Cherry Blossom Triathlon
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2026 Cherry Blossom Triathlon
The Cherry Blossom Triathlon is held in Kelowna at the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre on Gordon Drive. The venue includes a 50 m pool used for the pool swim portion. The surrounding bike loop is spectator friendly and mostly flat and fast, with a named climb called Swamp Hill Climb. The run course mixes roads and trails across sections of about 2 to 5 km.
Race formats and distances offered:
- Adult Sprint Triathlon (16+): Swim 700 m, Bike 22 km, Run 5 km
- Sprint Relay (13+): Swim 700 m, Bike 22 km, Run 5 km
- Adult Super Sprint (16+): Swim 400 m, Bike 14.6 km, Run 3 km
- Youth Super Sprint (14-15): Swim 300 m, Bike 7.3 km, Run 3 km
- Youth Super Sprint (12-13): Swim 200 m, Bike 7.3 km, Run 2 km
Swim starts use rolling seeding from fastest to slowest; participants provide a projected swim time during registration and may update it prior to race day. Entries are capped and will be marked sold out when capacity is reached; organizers provide updates via social channels and a newsletter. Age rules follow Triathlon Canada and Triathlon BC: solo sprint entrants must be at least 16, relay members at least 13, and youth 12 to 15 may enter Super Sprint. Non-members must purchase day-of-race TriBC insurance. The organizer allows entry transfers and deferrals within stated deadlines; refunds are available only under purchased race protection. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
