AQUATHON STANDARD  7:00am Start
1500m Swim / 40km Bike

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All athletes are welcome whether it is your first triathlon race, you are en route to Ironman, or you want to compete on a team, come out and enjoy racing in the spectacular scenery of the Columbia Valley. The swim takes place in Lake Windermere, followed by an out and back cycle route. The run course is a single loop for both the “Sprint” and “Olympic” competitors. Cash prizes for Olympic individuals!! (see the “Race Features” page for more details).

HEART OF THE ROCKIES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 TRANSITION ZONE

Athletes park at the tennis courts along 4th Ave just north or Kinsmen Beach, Invermere.

SWIM COURSE

Olympic Tri/Aquabike = 750m x 2 laps = 1500 meters

Sprint Tri = 750 meters

Mass start, out and back swim in the magical waters of Lake Windermere off Kinsmen Beach. Lake Windermere is a warm lake (20C/70F) however wet suits are highly recommended. The course is triangular with one turn-around buoy.  Athletes swim in a clockwise direction.  Upon exiting the water, swimmers will run across the road (carpeted) to the park and the transition zone.  Boaters and kayakers will be on the water to assist. Raise your hand if you require assistance at any time – rest stops aren’t against the rules!

VOLUNTEER

PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE COMPETING BOTH AS AN “INDIVIDUAL” AND AS A “TEAM SWIMMER” you must tag your team cyclist at their bike position in the T1 transition zone.

Interactive map

BIKE COURSE

View Interactive Map Here

Olympic Tri/Aquabike/Duathlon = 40 kilometers

Sprint Tri = 20 kilometers

This is an out and back cycle with a turnaround on Westside Road. Note that the race course is not closed to traffic so please ride safe. No drafting – triathlon rules are in effect.

Cyclists leave T1 transition area heading north on 4th Ave, then turn left on 4th ST, left on 7th Ave, right on 15th ST, right on 8th Ave and then left on 13th Ave.  Ride up the hill through town with flaggers controlling traffic and left at the four-way stop on to 13th ST.  Ride south on Westside Road to the turnaround point (Olympic @ 20 km / Sprint @ 10 km), cyclists will have clear sailing on an undulating, low traffic, scenic road.

For safety of competitors and to avoid additional vehicular traffic on Westside Road, please advise your family & friends not to follow competitors by car on the bike course. Volunteers are stationed at the turnaround points for the Sprint distance and for the Olympic/Standard distance; however, cyclists must carry their own water and nutrition.

All Cyclists must rack their bicycles in advance of race start in the T1 transition zone.

• Helmets must be secured prior to mounting bikes.
• Cyclists must walk their bikes to and from the “mount / dismount” line.
• No Drafting! Cyclists will be disqualified.
• No Littering
• Cyclists exit and return using T1 (Transition Area 1)

RUN

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Olympic Triathlon = 2 x 5km = 10km

Sprint Triathlon =  5 km Out & Back

Duathlon = Run 1 is 2 x 5km = 10km, Run 2 is 5km

Run out of transition south on 4th AVE, crossing only when road is clear and turn left over grass path to 3rd Ave before the beach.  Turn right down 3rd Ave, left up 2nd Ave and continue up hill across railroad bridge and turn right on 13th Street.  Continue north and around the Eddie Mountain Memorial Centre connecting into 4th Ave north.  Turn left on 6th Street, left on 6th Ave, across 9th Street and on to 5th Ave where you will turn around at the 2.5km mark.  Return to start – it’s all downhill!

• This rolling run course has outstanding views of the lake and the beautiful Columbia Valley.
• Please ensure that you wear your race number in front so as to be visible for our timers and volunteers. Water and gels will be available at the aid stations along the route. Please refer to the “Transition Flow” map
• Transition zone flow is one-way.  All runners must exit T2 (Transition Area 2 on the map) and pass the finish area. DO NOT exit where cycling traffic enters T1.