2009 Subaru Vancouver Triathlon

SUBARU VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON

July 12, 2009

The Subaru Vancouver Triathlon will be staged in the magnificent setting of the Spanish Banks Beaches with stunning views of the downtown Vancouver skyline and the picturesque North Shore Mountains. This event promises to be the most beautiful urban triathlon you will ever experience!

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Seasons Pass:

Do you know about our SEASONS PASS? Participate in as many races as you want in the Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series for a great deal. To register please click here and for more information go click here.

Race Course:

Event location:

Locarno Beach at the Jericho Sailing Centre,

1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Swim: Half = 1.9 KM, Short Course= 500m

Picturesque ocean swim at Locarno Beach overlooking downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains. The Half course will be a two lap course, and the Short Course will be a shorter single lap inside the The Half course.

All Half participants must finish the swim before the cut-off of 7:45AM. There is no cut-off for the Short Course .

All participants will be given a swim cap that must be worn during the swim.

Click here for the swim course map

Bike: Half IM= 93KM, Short Course = 26KM

Bike route along the Spanish Banks beaches and UBC roads. This will be a 4 loop route for the Half IM and a single loop for the Short Course that is scenic yet challenging.

All Half participants must finish the bike before the cut-off of 11:30AM. There is no cut-off for the Short Course.

Aid Stations: 1 aid station per loop.

Click here for the map

Run: Half = 21KM, Short Course = 5KM

Run on the trails of the Spanish Banks Beaches. This is a spectator friendly course that will showcase the Spanish Banks beaches with great views of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains.

All Half participants must finish the run before the cut-off of 2:30PM. There is no cut-off for the Short Course.

Aid Stations: Aid stations at approximately every mile.

Click here for the Western Section of the run route.

Click here for the Eastern Section of the run route.

Registration:

Entry Fee for the Half IM:

Early Season, October 1, 2008 - April 30, 2009:
Individual $195; Relay (2 people)- $220; Relay (3 people)- $240

Regular, May 1 - June 30, 2009:
Individual $215; Relay (2 people)- $250; Relay (3 people)- $270

Late, July 1-8:
Individual $235; Relay (2 people)- $250; Relay (3 people)- $270

Entry Fee for Short Course:

Early Season, October 1, 2008 - April 30, 2009:

Individual $69; Relay (2 people)- $89; Relay (3 people)- $109

Regular, May 1 - June 30, 2009:

Individual $79; Relay (2 people)- $99; Relay (3 people)- $119

Late Entry, July 1-8 :
Individual $89; Relay (2 people)- $99; Relay (3 people)- $119

Refund Policy:

Race Entry minus $60 fee if athlete withdraws before Jan. 31, 2009, no refunds will be issued or considered after Jan. 31, 2009.

All entries are non-transferable.

Be sure you can and will race prior to registering. The exchange of entries is strictly prohibited.

Online Registration closes on midnight July 8 or sooner if the race fills up. This triathlon is limited to 500 participants.

An additional $15.00 for each participant, or $6.00 for each member of a relay team, will be charged on your entry form if a VALID TriBC# is not provided.

Race Camp :

Vancouver Long Distance Triathlon Preparation Camp

Saturday, June 6, 2009, $95.00

This camp is limited to 25 participants.
Join the coaches of LifeSport for this camp to ensure you meet your goals come race day! This camp will include a nice goodie bag as well.

9:15:	LECTURE: LifeSport coaches will lecture on bike and run pacing, half-iron nutrition planning, as well as running technique for triathlon.
10:30:	TRAINING: Brick (Bike to Run) session - bike one lap of the bike course (45km), followed by a run on the course (10 km). Athletes will be given specific training goals for the brick session.
2:00:	LECTURE: Open water swimming, sighting, swimming straight, group swimming dynamics, and wetsuit adjustment. Learn to swim smart, and swim faster! Tips on picking your start spot, swimming safely, sighting and swimming straight, how to use stroke rate and draft effectively in the open water.
3:00:	TRAINING: OPEN WATER SWIM - Balance Drills, Start simulation and Endurance Swim. Supported open water swim practice on the course, plus coaching debrief.
4:15:	WRAP UP: Debrief, Q&A, wrap-up and goodies.

Pre Race Info:

Event Sanctioning:

This event will be sanctioned by Triathlon British Columbia. Triathlon British Columbia rules will apply. Please review all the rules at http://www.tribc.org. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Your chin strap must be buckled at all times you are in contact with the bike even in the transition area.

Race Garment:

Please check back for further details

Relay Teams:

Teams may consist of two or three members, Team divisions include: male, female and mixed.

Hand off your timing chip in the transition area at your assigned bike rack

All relay participants need to be body marked

Only the runner wears the race bib

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, July 11:

2:00PM to 7:00PM

Mandatory Bike Drop & Race Package Pick-Up

All bikes must be dropped off and secured overnight at Locarno Beach. The bikes will be kept protected overnight by security.

Your registration and race package kits including you race garment will be given to you at this time.

All members of Triathlon British Columbia must present their membership card.

Everyone must also sign a waiver.

Your timing chips will be handed out on Sunday morning.

3:30PM

Kids Fun Run

This FREE fun and family oriented run will kick start the weekend at Locarno Beach.

No entry fee or registration required.

Please check back for further details

4:00PM

Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting

Locarno Beach

Everyone must attend.

Sunday, July 12:

Parking:

5:00AM to 6:30AM

Parking will be a challenge and is limited, so please try to car-pool or arrange to be dropped-off at the race site.

The parking lot at Locarno Beach will be closed at 6:30AM.

The Half IM Race Schedule:

5:00AM to 6:15AM - Check-in, body marking and Timing Chip pick-up

5:00AM - Transition Opens
6:30AM - Race Start

1:30PM - Awards

Short Course Race Schedule:

5:00AM to 7:15AM - Check-in, body marking and Timing Chip pick-up

5:00AM - Transition Opens
7:45AM - Race Start

10:00AM - Awards

Post Race Info:

Prize Money for the Half IM:

Please check back for further details

Finisher’s Medals for the Half IM Only:

All Half finishers will receive a finisher’s medals.

Awards for Age Groups:

The Half age categories will be in five year increments

(e.g. Under 24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.)

The Short Course age categories will be in ten year increments

(e.g. Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, etc.)

Your age group is determined by your age on December 31, 2008.

Timing & Results:

We will use Chip Timing from Race Headquarters, live timing will be available from the LifeSport website.

Click here for prior results & photos

Photos:

2009 Official Race Photographer is

2008 PHOTOS

2007 PHOTOS

Race Announcer:

The legendary triathlon announcer, Steve King.

Coaching:

Coaching and Training Programs for this event available through LifeSport Coaching. For more information, click here.

Travel & Lodging:

Getting to Vancouver:

Airports:

Vancouver International Airport
Abbotsford International Airport

Ferries:

BC Ferries

Race Accommodations:

Jericho Beach Hostel

Looking to extend your stay:

Tourism Vancouver

Tourism B.C.

Event Benefactors:

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training program

Since 1988, the program has helped 320,000 people achieve their dream of completing a marathon, half marathon, triathlon or century bicycle ride. And, since its inception, TNT participants have raised over $800 million on behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

As part of your Subaru Vancouver International Triathlon experience, you can help raise funds for lifesaving cancer research. Please note that donations to this campaign will support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada and donors will receive official Canadian tax receipts. Please go here to participate.

Volunteers:

Be a part of an exciting world class event! We would love to have you out! If you are interested in volunteering for this event please click here

Host a Triathlete?

We appreciate your help! Click here to download a Homestay host application.

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