This iconic race in the heart of Hamburg starts with a 3.8 km (2.4-mile) swim through the Inner and Outer Alster, followed by a flat and fast 179 km bike course past landmarks like the Reeperbahn and Speicherstadt, and finishes with a scenic four-loop 42.2 km (26.2-mile) run through downtown. It's a course built for speed—and our expertly designed training plan is built to get you there. Our Six-Month Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan is ideal for first-time full-distance athletes. If you ...