We try our best to give each participant the best possible sporting event experience.  Here is a list of the benefits that you will receive with your race entry:

• Medals (see below)
  

• K-Swiss race garment
• Gourmet burger
  
• Planned socials and festivities
  
• Traffic restrictions & road closures including one full lane closed on the bike
  
• Finish down famous Banff Ave (road closure)
  
• Triathlon expo
  
• Valuable draw prizes
• PowerBar product
  
• Beautiful race venue – rare opportunity to race in Banff National Park
  
• Free pre-race triathlon skills clinic
• Chip timing and live results on race day
  
• Safe and professionally managed event
  
• Professional traffic control personnel at all major intersections
  
• Incredible support from local sport/charity groups – who receive a portion of proceeds from each event
  
• Sanctioning, technical support & insurance through the Alberta Triathlon Association
  
• Aid Stations: On the run course with water and electrolyte drink
• Post-race snacks and recovery nutrition
  
• Bragging rights & annual stories to tell
  

Medals:

• The Olympic Distance age categories (5 year age groups) will receive medals for top 3 finishers (based on your age on December 31st).
• The Sprint Distance age categories (5 year age groups) will receive medals for top 3 finishers (based on your age on December 31st)
• The Super Sprint Distance age categories (10 year age groups) will receive medals for top 3 finishers (based on your age on December 31st)

Pro Prizing for Half Iron (Men & Women):

• 1st - $500 ($250 cash each)
• 2nd - $300 ($150 cash each)
• 3rd - $200 ($100 cash each)