Bobsleds in top-level competition typically reach around 120–150 km/h (75–93 mph), with world-record runs just over 157 km/h (about 98 mph) on the fastest tracks like Whistler in Canada.

Quick Scoop: How Fast Do Bobsleds Go?

  • In most Olympic-style races, bobsleds usually hit 120–135 km/h (75–84 mph) on many tracks.
  • On especially steep and icy tracks, they can climb toward 145–150 km/h (90–93 mph).
  • The reported world record speed is about 157 km/h (97–98 mph) , set at the Whistler track during the 2019 World Championships.
  • Whistler is known as one of the fastest bobsleigh tracks in the world, which is why so many high-speed records come from there.

So, if you’re watching an elite bobsled run today, you can think of it as going down an icy roller coaster at highway speeds—and on the very fastest sections, they’re pushing close to 160 km/h. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.