Waidhofner Thayatal-Triathlon takes place on Thu, May 27, 2027 in Waidhofen an der Thaya, Austria. The main route is 25.2 km.
- Date
- Thu, May 27, 2027
- Start
- Waidhofen an der Thaya 🇦🇹
- Distance
- 25.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
The Waidhofner Thayatal-Triathlon features a super-sprint distance consisting of 225 meters of swimming in the outdoor pool of Waidhofen, a 20-kilometer bike ride, and a 5-kilometer cross-country run.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Waidhofner Thayatal-Triathlon requires efficient pacing across a short super-sprint multisport format consisting of a pool swim, a bike leg, and a cross-country run.
Transition Efficiency
Because the total distance is a concise 25.2 kilometers featuring a short 225-meter swim and a 5-kilometer run, minimizing lost time in transitions is critical for overall performance.
Multidisport Multisurface Versatility
Athletes must transition directly from an outdoor pool swim to a 20-kilometer bike ride and finish with a cross-country run, demanding adaptability across different disciplines and terrain.
Your road to race day
Race day at Waidhofner Thayatal-Triathlon is 40 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base28 weeks · Aug 21, 2026 – Mar 4, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 5, 2027 – Apr 15, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Apr 16, 2027 – May 6, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 7, 2027 – May 20, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 21, 2027 – May 27, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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