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Distances

Olympic

Swim 1.5KM

Bike 38KM

Run 10KM

Sprint

Swim 500M

Bike 25KM

Run 5KM

Relay

Relay teams are available in both distances.

(Olympic & Sprint)

Aqua Sphere Swim Course

• Each race will start with a single wave in waist deep water.
• Multiple lap courses will not require you to exit the water until you finish your swim.
• The water temperature is predicted to be 16 degrees Celsius so a wetsuit-legal swim is very likely.
• You will be supplied with a swim cap that must be worn during the swim, however it is suggested that you wear two swim caps. Bring an additional swim cap to wear underneath the race cap.

Bike Course

• It is your responsibility to count your laps on the bike course.

Run Course

• The Olympic run is 2 laps of he 5KM of the route.
• Aid stations are available with water, Gatorade and Power Gels.

Mandatory Bike Drop, Meeting

& Package Pick-Up on Friday

All bikes must be dropped off on Friday afternoon and secured overnight at Two Jack Lake.

• 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 Alberta Triathlon Association and Triathlon British Columbia must present their membership card.
• Everyone must also sign a waiver.
• Everyone must attend this important meeting on Friday afternoon for some last minute details and race information.
• Your timing chips will be handed out on Saturday morning.
• Check the event schedule page for more information.

Sanctioning

This event will be sanctioned by Alberta Triathlon Association.  Alberta Triathlon Association rules will apply. Please review all the rules here.

Timing & Results

The Event will use Chip Timing from Race Headquarters, live timing will be available from the results page.

Because the event is taking place in Banff National Park, we are sharing the Park with wildlife and it is important to respect their needs for space and wildness. Here are some helpful tips from "The Mountain Guide" the official visitors guide to the mountain parks, available on the Banff National Park website.
 

Respect the Wild

One of the amazing attractions of the mountain national parks is the chance of seeing wild animals living free in their natural world. With millions of visitors a year, it takes a conscious effort from each one of us to make sure we don't harm the very thing that makes these parks special: their wild nature.

Observe From a Safe Distance
To keep wildlife (and people) healthy and safe, respect these viewing
distances: 100 metres (10 bus lengths) for bears, wolves and cougars, and 30 metres (3 bus lengths) for elk, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and other mammals.

Nature at Work, Do Not Disturb
Life is hard here in the mountains; wild animals need to focus their time and energies on meeting their basic needs. If you disrupt their natural feeding, travelling, or mating behaviours, you threaten their survival.

Don't be Fooled by Our Elk (or Deer, Moose or Sheep)
When they become used to living near people, these placid-looking plant-eaters may look 'tame'. But beware: they have attacked people who get too close, and can do a lot of damage with their hefty hooves, antlers or horns. Elk are particularly aggressive during spring calving season (May,June) and the fall rut (September, October). Stay at least 30m away!

Never Feed Them - Accidentally or on Purpose
Allowing wildlife access to human food or garbage can have deadly consequences for animals and people (see next 2 pages).

Prevent Surprise Encounters with Predators
Most wild animals will try to avoid you if they can hear or see you coming:
that's the "flight" response we want to encourage (see next 2 pages). But they are likely to see a surprise encounter as a threat, and react defensively with a "fight" response.

If an Animal Approaches You Aggressively
Resist the urge to run: running usually provokes a chase. If an attack appears imminent, use your bear spray according to manufacturer's directions. Bunch up with other people, pick up small children. Back up slowly, facing the animal. Make sure it has an escape route. Leave the area when you can do so safely, and report the incident to park staff.

Wildlife attacks are rare, but have occurred here. Prevention is your best defense.

Looking to extend your stay

The Banff Lake Louise Tourism website is a great starting point to explore everything that Banff National Park has to offer. Within this UNESCO World Heritage Site you will experience the unrivalled rugged beauty, unspoiled landscapes, and pristine mountain ranges of the “The World’s Finest National Park”, this year celebrating 125 years. Be sure to explore our comfortable accommodations, cool restaurants and stores, fun activities, colourful festivals, and unique sights.

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