Event Location

Transition #1 (Swim Start/Finish, Bike Start)

Two Jack Lake

Banff National Park

Banff, AB

Directions to Two Jack Lake from Banff available here

Transition #2 (Bike Finish, Run Start/Finish)

Central Park

(Southwest corner of Buffalo Street and Banff Avenue)

Banff, AB

Course Descriptions

Aqua Sphere Swim Course

TBD

Bike Course

You are responsible for your own safety while out on the course so be cautious and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Sections of the course will be fully open to vehicular traffic, much of which are tourists sightseeing and NOT looking for cyclists. BE ATTENTIVE! Flag-persons and volunteers will be at all major intersections. We know this is a race, but please keep safety your utmost priority.

Super Sprint Triathlon = 12km - Exit transition turning left onto the paved Lake Minnewanka Road. The Minnewanka Loop is very scenic with some rolling hills and a few twists and turns. Turn left and then enjoy the flats into the Town of Banff. Just before the bridge crossing the Bow River, turn right off Banff Avenue to finish at T2. DRAFTING RULES WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL RACES.

Sprint Triathlon = 25km – Exit transition turning left onto the paved Lake Minnewanka Road. The Minnewanka Loop is very scenic with some rolling hills and a few twists and turns. Do 1.5 loops, turn left, and then enjoy the flats into the Town of Banff. Just before the bridge crossing the Bow River, turn right off Banff Avenue to finish at T2. DRAFTING RULES WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL RACES.

Olympic Triathlon = 38km – Exit transition turning left onto the paved Lake Minnewanka Road. The Minnewanka Loop is very scenic with some rolling hills and a few twists and turns. Do 2.5 loops, turn left, and then enjoy the flats into the Town of Banff. Just before the bridge crossing the Bow River, turn right off Banff Avenue to finish at T2. DRAFTING RULES WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL RACES.

SHEEP ON ROAD: There will be signs posted to indicate a section of the Loop in which there is a strong possibility that you will encounter Rocky Mountain Sheep on the road. This is one of the elements reminding us that we are in a protected natural environment. The sheep are not dangerous, but please try to give them some room (about 30m) while riding in a safe manner.

TEXAS GATES: There are two Texas Gate crossings along the course located approximately 500 metres on each side of the Transcanada Highway overpass. For anyone preferring not to ride directly over the Texas Gates, a 2 foot wide wooden plank will cover the far RIGHT side of the Texas Gates for you to ride over. CAUTION: FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT WALK OVER THE TEXAS GATES! A volunteer will be at each Texas Gate to monitor the athletes crossing and give you direction, if necessary.

Run Course

TBD

Course Maps

Click here for the SWIM course map
Click here for the BIKE course map
Click here for the RUN course map

Interactive Maps

Click here for the 2011 OVERVIEW course maps

Click here for the 2011 SWIM course maps 

Click here for the 2011 BIKE course maps

Click here for the 2011 RUN course maps

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