Lake Chaparral Triathlon
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Lake Chaparral Triathlon 2026
The Lake Chaparral Triathlon marks its 26th edition at Lake Chaparral in Calgary. The event offers multiple formats for adults, kids and teams, plus open water swim, duathlon and aquabike options.
Main distances:
- Standard: 1500 m swim, 38 km bike, 10 km run
- Sprint: 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 km
- Duathlon: 10.3 km run, 38 km bike, 5.5 km run
The swim uses a clockwise triangular lap course monitored by a motorized boat and lifeguard volunteers; athletes who need assistance should raise an arm to attract attention. Wetsuit rules depend on water temperature and can make wetsuits mandatory or prohibited; the swim will be cancelled if temperatures fall below safety thresholds. The bike course loops through local communities on roads that remain open to traffic; participants must obey traffic control and drafting is prohibited. Portable music players are not allowed. The run follows one or two laps on sidewalks and park paths with course marshals and two aid stations. All participants must hold current Triathlon Alberta membership or purchase a day-of-event membership to meet insurance requirements. Registration fees rise at established dates and do not include GST or online processing fees. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable under the stated event policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
