Lake Chaparral Triathlon
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Event overview
The Lake Chaparral Triathlon takes place on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Lake Chaparral in Calgary. This is the 26th edition of the event and includes a lake swim, road cycling through the Lake Chaparral and Chaparral Valley communities, and a multi-terrain run that proceeds around the local park and neighbourhood. The event includes adult individual races, relay teams, an open water swim series, a duathlon, an Aquabike option, and a Kids of Steel program for ages 7 and under through 12–13.
Race distances
- Standard Triathlon: 1500 m swim, 38 km bike, 10 km run
- Sprint Triathlon: 750 m swim, 19 km bike, 5 km run
- Tri It: 300 m swim, 9 km bike, 2.5 km run
- Open Water Swim: 750 m, 1.5 km, 3.0 km
- Duathlon: 10.3 km run, 38 km bike, 5.5 km run
- AquaBike: 750 m swim + 22.8 km bike or 1500 m swim + 38 km bike
- Kids of Steel: age-group distances vary by category
Rules and logistics
All participants must hold current membership with Triathlon Alberta or an equivalent provincial body; a one-event day membership is available for the event at a stated fee. Swim safety includes lifeguards, support boats, and a clockwise course for open water swims; athletes must wear the provided swim cap. Wetsuit rules depend on water temperature: wetsuits may be mandatory or prohibited at specified thresholds, and the swim will be cancelled if water temperature is below the stated minimum. The bike course is open to traffic; helmets are required, drafting and portable music players are prohibited. Bibs and bike numbers must be visible. All finishers receive a medal; entries are non-refundable under the stated policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
