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)

On Banff Ave between Wolf Street and Caribou Street intersections

Course Descriptions

Aqua Sphere Swim Course

Each race will start with a single wave in waist deep water.
Multiple lap courses will not require you to exit the water until you finish your swim.

Super Sprint Triathlon: 300m swim- 1 lap of the small loop. Super Sprint disance swim cut-off is at the discretion of the Race Director.

Sprint Triathlon: 500m swim- 1 lap of the medium loop. Sprint distance swim cut-off is at the discretion of the Race Director.

Olympic Triathlon: 1500m swim- 2 laps of the large loop.  All Olympic participants must finish the swim before the race clock time 0f 1:00.

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. Some section of the course will be fully open to vehicle traffic. Many drivers will be sightseeing tourists, so take extra precautions and be attentive! Flag-persons and volunteers will be at all major intersections. We know this is a race, but please keep safety on the course as your top priority.

Super Sprint Triathlon: 12km bike - 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. T2 is right on Banff Avenue, between Wolf and Caribou streets. DRAFTING RULES WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL RACES.

Sprint Triathlon: 25km bike -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. Complete 1.5 loops, turn left, and then enjoy the flats into the Town of Banff. T2 is right on Banff Avenue, between Wolf and Caribou streets. DRAFTING RULES WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL RACES.

Olympic Triathlon: 38km bike-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. Complete 2.5 loops, turn left, and then enjoy the flats into the Town of Banff. T2 is right on Banff Avenue, between Wolf and Caribou streets. 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 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

The run course starts and finishes on Banff Avenue.

Super Sprint/Sprint Triathlon: 5km run- 1 lap of the 5km route.

Olympic Triathlon: 10km run- 2 laps of the 5km route.

Course Maps

Click here for the 2013 SWIM course map
Click here for the 2013 BIKE course map
Click here for the 2013 RUN course map

Two Jack Lake