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Vancouver Triathlon
September 4 @ 1:00 am - 8:00 am MDT
DATE
September 2, 2024
START TIME
7:00am
DISTANCES
Standard: 1500m Swim, 38km Bike, 10km Run
Sprint: 750m Swim, 19km Bike, 5km Run
Tri it: 300m Swim, 9km Bike, 2.5km Run
Relay Teams – Standard & Sprint
REGISTRATION
CHOOSE
Your Plan
Price
STandard distance
$175*
SPRINT DISTANCE
$165
TRI IT DISTANCE
$110
RELAY TEAMS
$220
CHOOSE
Your Plan
Price
STandard distance
$175*
SPRINT DISTANCE
$165
TRI IT DISTANCE
$110
RELAY TEAMS
$220
*Register EARLY! Fees increase on October 28, December 31, and June 30
- Fees DO NOT include GST or online transaction fees
- Triathlon BC membership required. You will be required to provide a valid membership number or purchase a membership (annual or $20 ‘day insurance’)
- We will be cross-referencing all inputted information. If an inputted number is invalid, you will not be allowed to participant unless you:
- display your valid membership number at package pickup
- pay the day fee at package pickup.
- Not a member yet? Become a member of TriBC Now
- ENTRIES RECIEVED ON/AFTER August 15 ARE NOT GUARANTEED TSHIRTS OR SIZING.
VIEW OUR REGISTRATION, CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY HERE
EVENT LOCATION
Stanley Park – Ceperley Field (next to 2nd Beach Pool)
Stanley Park is located on the traditional territory of Coast Salish First Nations, including the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh.
PARKING
As the entire course will be closed to traffic between 6:30am and 10am, parking within Stanley Park (north of Second Beach) will be accessible between 5 and 6:30am ONLY. Ample parking is available south of Lost Lagoon and parking lots surrounding Denman St.
Note: Pay Parking is in effect.
ACCOMMODATION
The Vancouver Triathlon is currently seeking hotel partners.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Package Pickup
Saturday, August 31 12:00pm-6:00pm @ The Right Shoe (1601 W 4th Ave, Vancouver)
Sunday, September 1 1:00pm – 6:00pm @ Stanley Park (2nd Beach)
* you will be dropping your bike off at this time.
Bike Check
Not required
Race Itinerary
September 1st – Sunday –
1:00pm- 6:00pm – Package pickup, Bike Check and DROP OFF – Stanley Park.
**Overnight security is provided**
Transition Training Seminars @ Transition. With such great turnouts in 2023, we will be offering 2 seminars. 2:00pm and 4:00pm
Transition Training Seminar
Never completed a race before? Need some advice/assistance? We all do!
We’re here to help! We are offering ‘Transition Training’ Seminars for all our our events. Multisportscanada staff will be onsite on Sunday hosting 2 sessions at 2pm and 4pm. They will walk you through the in’s-and-out’s of the event; how to prepare your bike for the race, what to watch for, and of course answer any and all questions you may have!
September 2nd – Monday –
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06:00-6:45am |
Athlete check-in and chip pickup |
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06:45 |
Pre-race briefing (in transition) |
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07:00 |
Wave 1 – all Tri it triathlon athletes |
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07:10 |
Wave 2 – Standard Women & Standard relay teams |
|
07:30 |
Wave 3 – All Standard Men 40+ |
|
07:50 |
Wave 4 – All Standard men Under 40 |
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08:20 |
Wave 5 –Sprint Women & Sprint relay teams |
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08:45 |
Wave 6 – All Sprint men |
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~12:30pm |
Awards presentation |
COURSE DETAILS
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.
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 10am.
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
Aid stations (with water and F2C) will be available at the exit of transition and at the Inukshuk turnaround point.
Get a detailed view of the map here –https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2012817
The area where everything takes place and in competitive events, the place where a race can be won or lost! In our event, usually a crazy spot as many people don’t know where to find their equipment during the event.
Please place your bike and equipment and then look around to ‘site’ your location—what are you next to, what does your towel look like, what rack are you in, etc. When set up, leave transition and walk towards your bike when coming from the swim.
*NOTE: Transition will remain open once the race starts, but please stay next to your bike to avoid collisions with athletes that are currently racing.
**NOTE: Please have only what you will be racing with placed by your bike. No large bags, buckets or bins are allowed next to your bike.
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.
CHARITY AND FUNDRAISING
Secure your spot AND make your experience about more than just the finish line.
Pay a reduced entry fee and fundraise a minimum of $700 for one of our Charities of Choice!
Their teams will be with you every stop of the way with resources, advice and motivation!
HOW THIS WORKS
1. Register and pay a discounted entry fee to secure your spot!
2. Create a fundraising page and commit to raising a minimum of $700 by race day for our charity.
- by registering for this category, you agree to fundraise a minimum of $700 for our charity. If you do not meet the minimum 24hrs prior to race-day, you will be charged the difference to be able to participate in the event.
OUR CHARITIES
Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon
In 1983, Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon opened its doors in Shaughnessy. The original 13-bedroom house provided support for sick kids and families needing to travel long distances to receive specialized care only found in Vancouver. Over the years, the demand for this essential service quickly grew beyond what this house could offer, so construction of a new building was soon underway.
Today, we have a 73-bedroom house with even more services available for families, conveniently located near BC Children’s Hospital. RMH BC also operates a Family Room in Surrey Memorial Hospital RMH BC is a place filled with hope and love, built on the belief that keeping the family together is an essential part of healing children with serious illnesses.
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver was established in 1978, enabling impactful mentoring relationships where children and youth can discover their power and potential, in collaboration with our local communities. Supporting over 1,000 children and youth in our community every year through prevention-based mentoring programs in Burnaby, Delta, Surrey, New Westminster, the North Shore, Richmond, the Tri-Cities, and Vancouver.
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Vancouver Lifeguard Association
The Vancouver Lifeguard Association (VLA) is a non-profit organization based out of the Metro Vancouver area. Since 2003 the VLA has mentored over 1000 youth through their indoor Junior Lifeguard Clubs and outdoor Beach Alert Camps at Kitsilano Beach and Pool. Within the VLA we strive to support and promote water safety education in the community, including providing volunteer lifeguards and first aid opportunities for major public events.
MISSION
The Vancouver Lifeguard Association provides social connection, valued experiences and leadership development for current and future lifeguards in a fun environment.
VISION
Our vision is a Metro Vancouver aquatic community that celebrates a growing number of lifeguards. We strive to develop through meaningful connections, quality experiences and embrace the positive values of recreation.
VALUES
• Integrity, Participation, Leadership, Community, Spirit, Health and Wellness
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