Course Information
Swim 1 km - Peter Hemingway Pool
10 laps or 20 lengths of the pool
- Any stroke is permitted - Breaststroke, Freestyle, or Butterfly is recommended.
- Floatation devices and wetsuits are not permitted.
- Stopping at either end of the pool is allowed, but forward movement can only be achieved using a stroke.
- Propulsive devices are not allowed.
- Swim caps are permitted but not required.
- Raise one arm for emergency assistance. If assistance is accepted the competitor must retire from the competition.
- Lap counters will be on hand to assist but it is the responsibility of the competitor to know how many laps have been completed.
Bike 26 km - Groat Road
Both sides of Groat Road will be closed to traffic for the cycle component as the course requires 4 loops of the road to achieve the distance requirements.
Bike Course
Come out of the transition zone, head south on 135 St. Turn east on 111 Ave. Turn south on Groat Road. Follow Groat Road and take the River Valley Road exit. Cycle under the Groat Road Bridge and just past the crosswalk. Make a sharp left heading back up to the bridge and back in to the Groat Road heading north. Follow Groat Road up to 111 Ave and make a 180° turn and head back down Groat road on the same route. Complete 4 laps.
At the end of the 4th lap:Exit west on 111 Ave. Turn right on 135 St to enter back into the transition zone.
Guidelines
- Riders must wear ANSI approved helmets.
- Helmets must be fastened securely at all times when in possession of the bike.
- Participants may use road, mountain, or hybrid bikes.
- All bike repairs are done by cyclists only.
- Portable music players are not permitted.
- Drafting behind cyclists is illegal.
- No bare torsos.
- Blocking is not permitted.
- Must obey traffic laws unless directed by an official.
- The Edmonton Police Service will control traffic and monitor safety at all major intersections.
- Course Marshals will direct competitors and assist with traffic control.
Run 8 km - Groat Road / Mackinnon Ravine
An 8 kilometre run travelling along Groat Road, then onto the sidewalk at 107 Ave, and toward the Mackinnon Ravine. There is a 180° turnaround on the trail at the 4 kilometre mark.
Run Guidelines
- Escort runners are not permitted.
- Portable music players are not permitted.
- May walk or run. No crawling.
- No bare torsos.
- Considered finished when any portion of the torso crosses the finish line, not the timing chip.
- The route will be marked with directional arrows and volunteers will assist in directing competitors.
Transition Zone Guidelines
- May only use assigned bike rack.
- May not impede other competitors.
- May not interfere with other competitors' equipment.
- Must mount and dismount from bike in designated spot.
- No cycling in the transition area. Bikes must be walked.
- Competitors must rack their own bike.
- Must keep all equipment in designated area.
