The Schaffhauser Triathlon takes place in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, offering four race distances: Quick, Short, Long, and Teams. The Quick race covers 0.6 km swimming, 21.9 km cycling, and 3 km running. The Short race involves 2.3 km swimming, 39.3 km cycling, and 9.6 km running. The Long race is 4 km swimming, 70.4 km cycling, and 18.2 km running, with the Teams category mirroring the Short race distances.
The cycling portion follows the Rhine towards Büsingen, crossing into the German border region. The course was modified to lessen traffic impact within the city. The run is a lap-based course; Short and Teams athletes complete two laps, and Long-distance athletes complete five. Schaffhauser Triathlon organizes the event, which has a long tradition with over forty editions held.