Subaru Shawnigan Lake International Half and Sprint Triathlon

SUBARU SHAWNIGAN LAKE INTERNATIONAL HALF and SPRINT TRIATHLON

May 25 , 2008

2009 Webpage click here

2008 Half IM Results
2008 Sprint Results

2008 Kids Fun Run Participants
PHOTOS by our Official Race Photographer Mark Creery

Canada's first outdoor long distance triathlon of the year provides a "Beautiful B.C." experience at Shawnigan Lake. The run on the Trans Canada trail is breathtaking, and no pavement pounding your legs! A true west coast experience and one of the most picturesque triathlons in the world.

Parking & Bus Shuttle

Race Course:

Event location: Shawnigan Lake, BC, (45 Km. North of Victoria)

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Swim: Half = 1.9KM, Sprint = 500m

West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
Swim the tranquil waters of this picturesque lake. The water temperature is predicted to be 16-19 degrees Celsius so a wetsuit-legal swim is very likely. The water will be quite cool. It is suggested that you bring an additional swim cap to wear underneath the race swim cap that will be provided to you by the race. You may want to also consider ear plugs if you are susceptible to ear infections.

All Half participants must finish the swim before the cut-off of 8:15AM. There is no cut-off for the Sprint.

All participants will be given a swim cap that must be worn during the swim.

Bike: Half = 88KM, Sprint = 22KM

Bike on the rolling hills that surround Shawnigan Lake in the charming Cowichan Valley. This will be a 4 loop route for the Half and a single loop for the Sprint race that is scenic yet challenging. It is your responsibility to count your 4 laps for the Half bike course.

Click here for the bike course map

All Half participants must finish the bike before the cut-off of 12:00PM. There is no cut-off for the Sprint.

Aid Stations: 1 aid station per loop.

Run: Half = 21.1KM, Sprint = 5KM

Cowichan Valley Trail
The run route will take place on a non-paved surface on the Cowichan Valley Trail. The trail is a historical railway bed set on a wide packed trail under the beautiful BC tall cedars. The Half portion of the trail includes a breathtaking view of the Kinsol Trestle from the turn-around point. The Sprint route is 2.5km of this same route, turn around and head back to the transition and finish area.

Click here for the run course map

All Half participants must finish the run before the cut-off of 3:00PM. There is no cut-off for the Sprint.

Aid Stations: 8 aid stations on the course for the Half and 2 aid stations on the Sprint race.

Registration:

Entry Fee for the Half:

Early Bird, Until February 29:
Individual- $195; Relay (2 people)- $220; Relay (3 people)- $240

Regular Fee, March 1- May 11:
Individual $215; Relay (2 people)- $250; Relay (3 people)- $270

Late Entry, May 12-21:
Individual $240; Relay (2 people)- $250; Relay (3 people)- $270

Entry Fee for the Sprint:

Early Bird, Until February 29:
Individual- $69; Relay (2 people)- $89; Relay (3 people)- $99

Regular Fee, March 1- May 11:

Individual $79; Relay (2 people)- $99; Relay (3 people)- $109

Late Entry, May 12-21:
Individual $89; Relay (2 people)- $109; Relay (3 people)- $119

Refund Policy:

All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Sorry, refunds are not permitted. Be sure you can and will race prior to registering. The exchange of entries is strictly prohibited.

Online Registration closes on midnight May 21 or sooner if the race fills up. This triathlon is limited to 300 participants.

An additional $10.00 for each participant, or $5.00 for each member of a relay team, will be charged on your entry form if a VALID TriBC# is not provided.

Pre Race Info:

Event Sanctioning:

This event will be sanctioned by Triathlon British Columbia. Triathlon British Columbia rules will apply. Please review all the rules at http://www.tribc.org. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Your chin strap must be buckled at all times you are in contact with the bike even in the transition area.

Relay Teams:

Teams may consist of two or three members, Team divisions include: male, female and mixed.

Hand off your timing chip in the transition area at your assigned bike rack

All relay participants need to be body marked

Only the runner wears the race bib

Race Garment:

New Balance Tempo Lightening Dry Long Sleeve Shirt in black.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, May 24:

2:00PM to 7:00PM

Mandatory Bike Drop & Race Package Pick-Up

All bikes must be dropped off and secured overnight at West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park. The bikes will be kept protected overnight by security.

Your registration and race package kits including you race garment will be given to you at this time.

All members of Triathlon British Columbia must present their membership card.

Everyone must also sign a waiver.

Your timing chips will be handed out on Sunday morning.

3:00PM

LifeSport Open Water Swim Skills Clinic (FREE)

West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park.

3:30PM

Kids Fun Run

This FREE fun and family oriented run will kick start the weekend at West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park.

No entry fee or registration required.

Click here for more info.

4:00PM

Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting

West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park.

Everyone must attend.

Sunday, May 25:

Parking & Bus Shuttle:

5:00AM to 7:00AM

Parking will be a challenge and is not permitted in the Provincial Park on race day, a bus shuttle service will be available free of charge from 5:00AM to 7:00AM from the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre (2804 Shawnigan Lake Road East) to bring you to the race start. These parking areas are a 15 minute bus ride away, so please adjust your race morning schedule accordingly.

Half Race Schedule:

5:30AM to 6:45AM - Check-in, body marking and Timing Chip pick-up
7:00AM - Race Start

2:00PM - Awards (Adjustable depending on race variables)

Sprint Race Schedule:

5:30AM to 7:15AM - Check-in, body marking and Timing Chip pick-up
7:40AM - Start

10:30AM - Awards (Adjustable depending on race variables)

Post Race Info:

Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series Men's Championship Race:

Prize Money for the Men's Half:

1st: $2,000; 2nd: $1,000; 3rd $500.

Finisher’s Medals for the Half Only:

All Half finishers will receive a finisher’s medals.

Awards for Age Groups:

The Half age categories will be in five year increments

(e.g. Under 24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.)

The Sprint age categories will be in ten year increments

(e.g. Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, etc.)

Your age group is determined by your age on December 31, 2008.

Timing & Results:

We will use Chip Timing from Race Headquarters, live timing will be available from the LifeSport website.

2007 Half Results
2007 Sprint Results
2007 Kids Run Participants List

Photos:

2008 PHOTOS By our Official Race Photographer Mark Creery

2007 PHOTOS here

Race Announcer:

The one and only, Steve King.

Coaching:

Coaching and Training Programs for this event available through LifeSport Coaching. For more information, click here.

Travel & Lodging:

Getting to Victoria & Shawnigan Lake:

Airports:

Victoria International Airport
Nanaimo Airport

Ferries:

BC Ferries
Seattle to Victoria Passenger Ferry
Port Angeles Ferry
Anacortes to Sidney Ferry

Directions to West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park:

From VICTORIA: drive north on the Island Highway (Highway 1). Turn left at the flashing yellow light intersection onto South Shawnigan Lake Road. When the road divides, turn left onto West Shawnigan Lake Road. The West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park is on the EAST (right, or lake side) side of the road.

From NANAIMO: drive south on the Island Highway (Highway 1). At the traffic light intersection of the Island Highway and Cobble Hill Road, turn right and continue to Shawnigan Lake. Turn right onto Renfrew Road in Shawnigan Lake village and follow the road around to the west side of the lake. The West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park is on the EAST (left, or lake side) side of the road.

Partner Resort:

The Aerie is rated by travel magazines as one of the top resorts in all of North America.

Treat yourself to one of Canada’s most beautiful and picturesque resorts, they will sell-out on race weekend, so book now and stay only 5 minutes away from the race site.

Looking to extend your stay:

Tourism Cowichan Valley

Tourism Victoria
Tourism B.C.

Event Benefactors:

Organizers are pleased to support the Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society and their The Shawnigan Lake Walk that will be held around Shawnigan Lake on May 24th.

Volunteers:

Be a part of an exciting world class event! We would love to have you out! If you are interested in volunteering for this event please click here

Host a Triathlete?

We appreciate your help! Click here to download a Homestay host application.

Contact Info: