Vancouver

Transition is located in Ceperley Field east of Second Beach, with secured athlete-only access.

Bikes must be checked in on Sunday between 1:00pm and 6:00pm.  Overnight security is provided.

Please note the locations of racking your bikes. We require 8 bikes per rack

BIKES CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM TRANSITION UNTIL 11AM  – OR AFTER OUR LAST CYCLIST HAS FINISHED THE BIKE COURSE.  

Standard  = 1.5km  •  Sprint Triathlon = 750m  •  Tri it = 300m

The swim will be held in English Bay on the shore of Second Beach. The expected water temperature is 17degrees Celcius and air temp 21degrees (current water temperature is 19 degrees). Wetsuits are suggested and the provided swim caps must be worn. Lifeguards on paddleboards, and volunteers in motorboats and canoes/kayaks will patrol the swim course. The Standard event will consist of two(2), 750m laps (a beach run to begin the second). The Sprint event will be 1 lap. All waves will start with a beach run. Standard athletes will have to exit the water to start their second lap. Please ensure you are on the beach 10 minutes prior to your race start time. The Tri It event will consist of a 1 lap course.

** BE PREPARED FOR MANDATORY WETSUIT US AND NO WETSUITS.  Water temperatures can flip.

The wetsuit ruling will be called on Monday morning as to the temperature of the water, as to whether you will be allowed to wear a wetsuit.

IF THE WATER TEMPERATURE IS LESS THAN 16, WETSUITS WILL BE MANDATORY

THE SWIM WILL BE CANCELLED IF WATER TEMPERATURE IS LESS THAN 12 DEGREES.*

IF THE WATER TEMPERATURE IS OVER 22 DEGREES, WETSUITS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

This ruling applies to all distances.

*If the swim is cancelled, a duathlon (run – bike – run) will be hosted.

Age-Group from the youngest to 55-59 category:
Swim Length Forbidden Mandatory
Up to 1500m 22 ºC and above 15.9 ºC and below
1501m and longer 24.6 ºC and above 15.9 ºC and below
Age-Group from 60-64 category to the oldest:
Swim Length Forbidden Mandatory*
All distances 24.6 ºC and above 15.9 ºC and below

Standard  = 37.6km  •  Sprint = 18.8km  • Tri it Triathlon = 9.4km
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2300323

The sprint and standard distance bike courses will be comprised of 2 or 4 laps respectively. The course follows Park Drive.
The Tri it wave is 1 lap of the course.

THIS COURSE IS ENTIRELY CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. Draft marshals and volunteers will patrol the course. Please keep your head up and be aware of other athletes, pedestrians and wildlife. The course will open to traffic flow at 11am.
The park may be busy with walkers – PLEASE KEEP YOUR HEADS UP. We will do our utmost to ensure your safety, but ultimately it is in your hands.
The Tri it event will consist of a 1 lap course.

Guidelines

• Participants may use road or mountain bikes.
• All bike repairs are done by cyclists only.
• Portable music players are not permitted.
• The practice of drafting behind cyclists is illegal.
• Course Marshals will direct competitors and assist with traffic control

Standard  = 10km  •  Sprint = 5km  •     Tri it Triathlon = 2.5km    

From transition, you will exit transition towards the swim chute. A left turn takes you onto the paved trail along English Bay. Follow it past First Beach, past the Inukshuk all the way to the turnaround under Burrard Bridge. There is a water station at the turnaround point. Return the same way but just past First Beach you will follow the trail that heads to the right – up to the upper trail back towards the transition area.

Tri it athletes – your turnaround is at the 1.25k mark (First Beach Bathhouse)

Aid stations (with water and sport drink) will be available at the exit of transition and at the Tri it turnaround point.

Get a detailed view of the map here –https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2012817

The Vancouver Triathlon has the following cutoff times as dictated by Triathlon BC.

SWIM

Tri it – 20 min,   Sprint – 30 minutes,   Standard – 1 hour 10 minutes

BIKE

This is based on road closures.   The road will be open to traffic at 10:30am.

Any cyclist remaining on course at this time will be asked how many laps they have remaining. All riders on their last lap will be allowed to complete the cycle component BUT have to follow the ‘rules of the road’.

Any rider with multiple laps remaining will be pulled from the course but be able to complete the run.

Results will be posted with a DQ

RUN

There is a 1.5hr cutoff for the standard distance.  1 hour for the sprint distance.

STANDARD AND SPRINT DISTANCE.

The concept is simple: 1 person swims, 1 person bikes and 1 person runs. The ‘baton’ (timing chip) is passed between each team member in transition. Teams are a great way to take on a triathlon with friends or family.  Same sex, or mixed, race in one category.

• Relay teams must consist of two or three members. Competitors are only permitted to compete for one true relay (ex. A swimmer may not compete for more than one team).
• The exchange spots for the relay teams will be at the allotted bike spot in transition

In addition to the rules below, the ITU Competition Rules will be in effect at the race.

SWIM

• All athletes must wear the swim cap provided.
• Lifeguards will patrol the water should you require assistance. Please wave your hand to receive assistance

BIKE

• Helmets which are CSA/ANSI/SNELL approved (essentially any helmet sold in sporting stores) must be worn during the cycle portion of the race.
• You must have your chin strap done up prior to taking your bike from the bike racks.
• No ear pods or music devices are allowed
• Upon completion of the cycle portion of the race, do not release your chinstrap until you have returned your bike to your numbered rack.
• Riding your bike in the transition area is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
• Police and volunteers will be monitoring all major intersections – please follow their instructions as you cross.
• Roaming vehicles will be staffed with first aid personnel in case of an emergency; a trail vehicle will be available for anyone who cannot complete the course due to mechanical problems.
• Drafting is NOT permitted (10 meters long by 1 meter wide) and will be monitored by officials. A maximum of 20 seconds will be allowed to pass through the zone of another competitor.
• When passing be sure to let other athlete know by stating clearly/loudly ‘passing to your LEFT’!

RUN

• The run portion is directed along the Seawall through English Bay area – athletes are reminded that roads are not closed to pedestrian traffic.
• No ear pods or music devices are allowed
• Volunteers will be on hand to marshal the course and signage will indicate turns etc. Watch for chalk/pylons on the roads to indicate corners that you need to turn at as well as directional arrows on the grass to notify you of a turn on the run course.
• Two aid stations will be set up along the course
• Please wear your race number on the front of your jersey.
• Everyone must wear a top that covers the torso on the Run. The top must be zipped up if there is a zipper
• Volunteers will be patrolling the run course on mountain bikes, to assist you in the case of medical emergency or severe bonking.

GENERAL

• Competitors may not receive assistance at any time during the race. Please avail yourself of the medical personnel if necessary.
• Athletes must hand in all timing devices to race personnel at the finish line.
• It is each competitor’s responsibility to know the course and rules prior to the race.
• Any disqualifications will be posted within sixty minutes of the race. Challenges must be made to Race Officials within 30 minutes of the posting.
• Athletes only in the transition area
• Most of all, remember to have fun. Any athletes caught not having fun, will be cheered and clapped enthusiastically!!!!!

Bib number guidelines:

• your bib must be fastened with four(4) pins to the front of your outer large of clothing and be visible at all times through the race
• do not alter, cut or fold your bib in any way
• your bib is non-transferable and must be worn only by you, the registered participant
• the sale and/or transfer of your bib is strictly prohibited and will results in disqualification

Please note that all age group awards are based on gun time.

All participants will receive a finisher’s medal upon completion.

Age Group awards will be provided for the Standard, Sprint and Relay divisions.

Prizing is not awarded in the Tri it event.

Prizing is awarded three (3) deep in 5 year increments (ie 20-24, 25-29) in the Standard, Sprint and Relay divisions.

Awards will be presented onsite starting at approximately 12:00pm.  Listen for announcements on award presentation times.

Awards will only be mailed out upon request and will incur shipping charges. Contact us at tsoll@multisportscanada.com

Swim

• Wetsuit
• Goggles (tinted and clear for different light conditions)
• Swim cap
• Lube to stop chafing of wetsuit
• Tri-suit
• Heart rate monitor/watch if you’re using one
• Towel

Bike

• Bike
• Helmet
• Sunglasses
• Bike shoes
• Socks
• Mini pump & spare inner tubes
• Bottle(s) pre-filled with your race drink
• Jacket (optional dependent on weather)
• Number belt if you’re not using safety pins

Run

• Run shoes
• Cap and socks if you wear them
• Fuel/Race Belt
• Bib Number
• Jacket (optional, dependent on weather)

Swim

• Wetsuit
• Goggles (tinted and clear for different light conditions)
• Swim cap
• Lube to stop chafing of wetsuit
• Tri-suit
• Heart rate monitor/watch if you’re using one
• Towel

Bike

• Bike
• Helmet
• Sunglasses
• Bike shoes
• Socks
• Mini pump & spare inner tubes
• Bottle(s) pre-filled with your race drink
• Jacket (optional dependent on weather)
• Number belt if you’re not using safety pins

Run

• Run shoes
• Cap and socks if you wear them
• Fuel/Race Belt
• Bib Number
• Jacket (optional, dependent on weather)

Other

• Gear/Transition Bag to store all ‘non race items’ in
• Sport Watch
• Race registration paperwork and ID
• Pre-race drinks or nutrition, pre-mixed and ready
• Bike pump to set tire pressures
• Allen keys and other tools to deal with last-minute bike adjustments
• Safety pins for race number (if not using a belt)
• Energy gels, bars or other nutrition for the bike/run
• Warm clothing for post-race
• Post-race food
• Any medication (hay fever remedies, asthma inhalers and so on)

• Gear/Transition Bag to store all ‘non race items’ in
• Sport Watch
• Race registration paperwork and ID
• Pre-race drinks or nutrition, pre-mixed and ready
• Bike pump to set tire pressures
• Allen keys and other tools to deal with last-minute bike adjustments
• Safety pins for race number (if not using a belt)
• Energy gels, bars or other nutrition for the bike/run
• Warm clothing for post-race
• Post-race food
• Any medication (hay fever remedies, asthma inhalers and so on)