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Event Schedule
The race date is February 8th, 2026.
The first Heat will start at 12:15pm
The full event schedule will be posted on the 25th of January and will be build based on number of registrations and athletes who choose to race both the Triathlon and Aquathlon.
Athlete Guide
Will be posted on the 25th of January!
Race Distances
Triathlon
| All Ages (8+) | 240m Swim (4 laps) | 5km Bike | 900m Run (4 laps) |
Aquathlon
| 8-9: | 120m Swim (2 laps) | 675m Run (3 laps) |
| 10-11: | 180m Swim (3 laps) | 900m Run (4 laps) |
| 12-13: | 300m Swim (5 laps) | 1.8km Run (8 laps) |
| 14-15: | 480m Swim (8 laps) | 2.3km Run (10 laps) |
| 16-19: | 480m Swim (8 laps) | 2.3km Run (10 laps) |
| 20+: | 900m Swim (15 laps) | 4.5km Run (20 laps) |
Rules
Rules of competition are available on the Triathlon Alberta website, or follow the link provided. It is your responsibility to know and understand the rules! There will be a Triathlon Alberta official on site helping educate and enforce the rules. Please be courteous and listen to any instructions that they provide to you.
Click here to read the rules.
Location
SLS Centre – 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, AB T4C 2B8
Parking, Facility access and Race Day Registration
Please park in the parking lot nearest Riverside Entrance, near the curling rink.
Please enter the facility through the riverside entrance and follow straight ahead toward the atrium. You will see a Triathlon Alberta tent for registration.
Please check in and pick up your timing chip. For Indoor Triathlon races your spin bike number will be available at registration.
Volunteers:
We are still in desperate need of volunteers. If you have a spectator or family member that could help, please come to the registration desk and we will find a job for you!
Race day information
Equipment Storage, Washrooms and Changing Facilities:
Please use the pool changerooms to get into your race attire. Storage of your day clothes and bags will be next to in a secured area next to Transition. Washrooms are available in the changing rooms or in the hallway across from the Creekside Room.
Transition Set up:
Transition will be on the second floor of the SLS center. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your start time to set up your transition. Your transition spot will become available when the heat before you have completed their transition. A bin will be provided, and you may set up your equipment in front of your bin. There should be no equipment in transition that is not for use during your race. Once your transitions are complete, all equipment must be in your bin or attached to your bike.
Briefing and Race Start:
Please Marshall in the staging area, in the hallway outside of the WaterFall room, 5 minutes prior to your race start. There you will be briefed with any final instructions. All races will be an in-water start. You will receive an “On your Marks” instruction, followed by a whistle. The whistle is your cue to start!
Swim:
Swim will be an open water loop of 60m. Athlete’s will swim in a counter-clockwise direction. All other swim buoys should be kept to your left shoulder. You will complete the appropriate number of laps for the distance that you are racing. You can leave a towel and clothing in the WaterFall Room at the exit of the swimming pool before making you way to T1.
Please note: shoes are not to be worn on the pool deck. No exceptions!
Transition:
Upon exiting the water, you will WALK through the Waterfall Room, turn left and proceed down the hall to the Atrium and up the stairs. At T1 you will be REQUIRED to towel off before proceeding. The hallways are split between racing and public, however there are cross-over points so please be aware of your surroundings.
Bike:
The bike course is a 3.1 mile / 5km bike using a spin bike. When you have completed the 5 km course, you may jump off of your bike and a volunteer/official will verify that you have completed the full distance.
Transition:
Please to the running track entrance. You will turn left and proceed on the track. The hallways are split between racing and public, however there are cross-over points so please be aware of your surroundings.
Run:
The run portion is completed on the indoor 225m track in a counter-clockwise direction. You will complete the appropriate number of laps for the distance that you are racing. The track is OPEN to the public so please be vigilant and leave ample space when passing. Corners are tight so make sure that you are pacing yourself appropriately for the corners. The finish line is marked with two Triathlon Alberta flags. Cross the finish line and you are done!
First Aid:
If you are in need of minor first aid, please find your nearest SLS Staff member. If you are in immediate distress, please let your nearest volunteer or race official know and we will deploy a first aider immediately.
Lost and Found:
Lost and Found items will be managed by the SLS Centre.
Spectators:
To view the swim, please proceed to the lap pool viewing area. Seating will be available in the Atrium for viewing of the cycling and transitions. The track has limited access for viewing so viewing is discouraged.