Our checklist for triathlons includes everything you need for the swim, bike and run legs, plus other items you may want to bring along. You may not need every item on this list for every triathlon, but we wanted to give you a comprehensive list so you won't forget anything.
Clothing
- Men's triathlon shirt and shorts or women's triathlon shirt and shorts
- Men's or women's swimsuit
- Men's or women's triathlon suit (in place of shirt, shorts and swimsuit)
- Moisture-wicking socks
Swim
- Wetsuit (for cold-water events)
- Cap
- Goggles (plus a spare pair)
- Antifog solution for goggles
- Bodyglide (skin lubricant)
- Pre-race sandals or other footwear
- Towel
- Ear plugs
- _____________________
Bike
- Bike
- Water bottles (for frame cages) or hydration pack
- Saddle pack
- Spare tube or tubes (and/or patch kit)
- Bike floor pump
- Tire levers
- Bike multi-tool
- CO2 inflator (with cartridge) or minipump
- Bike helmet
- Sunglasses or clear eye protection
- Mirror (for handlebar or helmet)
- Cycling gloves
- Cycling shoes
- Bike tire pressure gauge
- Handlebar end caps
- _____________________
Run
- Running shoes
- Speed (elastic) laces
- Running hat
- Sunglasses (if different from cycling glasses)
- _____________________
Additional Items
- GPS sports watch
- First-aid items (blister treatment, bandages)
- Medical info/emergency contact card
- Prescription/over-the-counter medications
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Chamois cream
- Cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer
- Race number and documents
- Race belt (for number)
- Safety pins
- Performance gels/chews/bars
- Performance/recovery fluids
- Cash/credit card/photo ID
- After-race clothing (insulation layers if cool)
- Transition bag(s)
- Duffel bag
- _____________________