Question 1

How is a 70.3 cutoff measured — from the gun or my start?

Accepted Answer

Most modern events use a rolling, self-seeded swim start, so every cutoff is measured from when YOU cross the timing mat, not the first gun. A few legacy events still measure the overall cutoff from the last swimmer entering the water. Always confirm in your race’s Athlete Guide.

Question 2

What are the typical 70.3 cutoffs?

Accepted Answer

A common 70.3 structure is roughly 1:10 to exit the swim, about 5:30 to be off the bike, and 8:30 overall from your start — but intermediate cutoffs vary by race and change yearly, so the exact gates must come from the official Athlete Guide.

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