Swim the lake. Ride the city. Run the adventure!
SUNDAY AUGUST 8, 2027 · 7:30 AM START
The Lake Chaparral Triathlon is Calgary’s longest-running multisport event, celebrating its 27th edition in 2027. A welcoming day of swimming, cycling and running for all ages and abilities.
From a first triathlon to a standard-distance challenge, team relay, open-water swim or Kids of Steel, find your starting line at Lake Chaparral.
EDITION
ALBERTA
COMMUNITY SETTING
KIDS TO ADULTS
2026 published distances are shown below. Please verify final measurements against current course maps and race briefing.
Standard-distance swim, bike and run.
A shorter course suitable for athletes ready to race.
Accessible distance for newcomers and first-timers.
Split the swim, bike and run between two or three teammates.
Youth swim, bike and run courses vary by age group.
Dedicated lake swim races, with support on the water.
Run–bike–run;
Sprint and Standard swim–bike distances, no run.
Clockwise triangular lake swim. Standard: two 750 m laps; Sprint: one lap; Tri It: 300 m. Race swim cap required.
The route heads through Chaparral Drive, 194 Avenue and Wolf Willow. The course is open to traffic; obey marshals and road rules.
Run through the neighbourhood and park; remain on sidewalks and cross roads only where volunteers direct you.
2027 registration details: fees increased December 1, April 1 and July 1. Fees excluded GST and online transaction fees.
Category
Participation
2027 requirement
Race kit
Action
Triathlon
Standard / Sprint / Tri It
Triathlon Alberta membership
Race shirt subject to deadline
Registration details
Relay teams
Standard / Sprint
Insurance requirements apply
Team registration
Registration details
Kids of Steel
Age-group distances
Check category requirements
Kids check-in on race morning
Registration details
Open Water Swim
750 m / 1.5 km / 3 km
Check membership requirements
Separate swim check-in
Registration details
Duathlon / AquaBike
Standard / Sprint options
Check category eligibility
Event-specific timing
Registration details
A valid Canadian provincial triathlon membership or a Triathlon Alberta one-event membership was required. Race-shirt size ot guaranteed for registrations from July 19 onward.
Times below are taken from the published August 9, 2026 event. These are historical details, not a confirmed 2027 schedule.
Saturday, August 7 · 1:00–5:00 PM: Package pickup at Lake Chaparral.
Saturday · 3:30 PM: Transition training seminar.
Swim training in the week before race day will require a signed waiver and swim buoy.
6:15–7:15 AM Adult late pickup, chips and marking.
7:15 AM Mandatory adult briefing.
7:30 AM Standard Triathlon / AquaBike.
7:40 AM Duathlon.
8:15 AM Sprint Triathlon / AquaBike.
9:30 AM Tri It.
9:30–9:50 AM Open Water Swim check-in; 10:00 AM swim starts.
10:30 AM Kids check-in; 11:00–11:30 AM Kids of Steel starts by age group.
All participants must have an accepted Canadian provincial triathlon membership or a Triathlon Alberta one-event membership. The 2027 one-event fee was $20. Membership numbers are verified. International memberships were not accepted as substitutes.
Saturday August 8, 2026: 1–5 PM at Lake Chaparral. Sunday August 9: adult briefing at 7:15 AM; Standard 7:30, Duathlon 7:40, Sprint 8:15, Tri It 9:30; OWS 10:00; youth starts from 11:00 AM.
Ages 7 & under: swim 50 m, bike 800 m, run approximately 280 m (another source line says 250 m). Ages 8–9: swim 100 m, bike 1.7 km, run 750 m. Ages 10–11 and 12–13: swim 150 m, bike 5.1 km, run 1.4 km. Children 7 & under may receive parental help in transition.
The published overview and detailed course sections disagree. Overview: Sprint 750 m / 19 km / 5 km and Tri It 300 m / 9 km / 2.5 km. Detailed bike: Sprint 22.8 km, Tri It 7.8 km. Detailed run: Standard 10.3 km, Sprint 5.5 km, Tri It 2 km. Confirm which measurements apply before publication of a new event.
The published 2026 page calls for race swim caps, assigned swim heats and water safety support. Wetsuit decisions depend on measured water temperature; final rules should be verified with Triathlon Alberta for the event year.
Cycling takes place on roads open to vehicle traffic, with police and marshals at major intersections. No drafting or earbuds. Athletes must obey traffic controls. The run uses local sidewalks and designated crossings.
A fundraising entry offered a reduced registration fee with a minimum $500 fundraising commitment. The page names Calgary Canoe Club as the benefiting organization; confirm this arrangement for any future edition.
Published 2026 swim cutoffs: Tri It 20 min, Sprint 30 min, Standard 70 min. Bike-course restrictions begin around 10:30 AM. MultiSportsCanada describes cancellation at AQHI 7 or higher. Check current rules and policy before publication.
Volunteers, Lake Chaparral residents, the City of Calgary and Calgary Police Service make the event possible. The published 2026 roadway impact window anticipated cyclists on roads from approximately 7:45 AM to 11:30 AM.
The 2027 program offered a discounted race entry in exchange for a minimum $500 fundraising commitment.
1. Select Tri for Charity during registration.
2. Pay the reduced entry fee.
3. Create your fundraiser and reach the stated minimum by race day.
Support swim, bike and run operations, athlete check-in or Kids of Steel at Lake Chaparral.
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