K-Town Triathlon and Duathlon
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About the Event
The K-Town Tri is one of the oldest triathlons in Canada, established in 1984. The event is held at CFB Kingston, offering participants the unique opportunity to race on a military base. The venue is located at the Constantine Arena in Kingston, Ontario.
The competition features a swim in water typically measuring between 22 and 24°C. The cycling portion consists of a rolling course on shared roads heading toward Gananoque. The run takes place on the quiet roads of CFB Kingston and passes by the Barriefield Rock Garden.
A variety of race formats and distances are available:
- Sprint Triathlon: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run (individual or relay)
- Olympic Triathlon: 1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run (individual or relay)
- Enduro Triathlon: involves completing both the Sprint at 8:00 AM and the Olympic distance at 10:00 AM
- Sprint Duathlon: 5km run, 20km bike, 5km run
- Olympic Swim Cycle: 1500m swim, 40km bike
- Running Races: standalone 5km and 10km options
The Enduro Triathlon totals 77.25 kilometers of racing in a single morning. Relay teams of two or three people may also participate, with one person completing each segment of the race. On-course nutrition is provided, and post-race snacks are available for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
