About this race
The Triathlon de Bourg en Bresse takes place at the Village de Bouvent in Bourg-en-Bresse, located in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This event offers multiple distances: XS, S, and M triathlons, alongside children’s races for ages 6 to 13. The participants range from beginners and younger athletes to club racers and those seeking a local endurance test. The M race features a 1.5 km swim, a 54 km road cycling segment, and a 10 km road run. The S race covers 750 m swimming, 20 km cycling, and 5 km running, while the XS is 250 m swimming, 8 km cycling, and 2 km running.
The broader Bourg-en-Bresse event series includes M and S format swimbikes, an open cross-triathlon XS, an aquathlon for adults and youth, and a cross duathlon with S, XS, and children’s courses. Participants are directed to Bouvent parking, accommodation in Bourg, carpooling options, and information on race rules, results, photos, and videos, including a supporters’ challenge. The triathlon is noted as its 39th edition, indicating it is a well-established local event centered on Bouvent and the Bresse region.