Lake Chaparral Triathlon
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Event details
The Lake Chaparral Triathlon takes place at Lake Chaparral, Chaparral Drive Southeast, Calgary on Sunday, August 9, 2026. This edition is the event’s 26th anniversary. The program includes adult and youth multisport events, open water swim races, duathlon and relay team categories. All finishers receive a finisher’s medal. Ages are calculated as of December 31, 2026.
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
- Kids of Steel: distances vary by age groups (3–13)
- Open Water Swim: 750 m, 1.5 km, 3 km
- Duathlon: 10.3 km run, 38 km bike, 5.5 km run
- AquaBike: swim 750 m + cycle 22.8 km or swim 1500 m + cycle 38 km
Courses and rules
Swim courses are triangular and swum clockwise; lifeguards and motorized boats patrol the water. Swim caps provided must be worn. Wetsuit allowance depends on water temperature: wetsuits mandatory if under 16°C, swim cancelled if under 12°C, and wetsuits are not allowed above 22°C for ages under 60 (age 60+ limit 24.6°C). Bike courses use laps through local communities and remain open to vehicle traffic; helmets meeting CSA/ANSI/SNELL standards are required. Drafting and portable music players are prohibited. Run routes follow sidewalks and community streets; volunteers will direct road crossings. All participants must hold current provincial triathlon membership or purchase a day-of-race membership. Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
