How to Get More Women in Triathlon, According to Women

December 10, 2024

Today SheRACES, in partnership with Fund Her Tri UK, released research on how the sport can become more inclusive of women in triathlon. The survey of more than 900 female triathletes gathered data on how participants relate to race-day aspects, including the feasibility of cut-off times; availability of menstrual products; presence of lactation stations; cultural and religious accommodations; pregnancy deferral policies; and physical and verbal harassment. The 63-page document includes a mixture of statistics and quotes and also provides clear guidelines to help race directors make their events accessible to a larger spectrum of triathletes. Triathlete