Qualicum Beach Triathlon
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Qualicum Beach Triathlon
The 27th annual Quality Foods Qualicum Beach Triathlon takes place in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, on Sunday June 28, 2026. It is a grassroots, family friendly triathlon held on central Vancouver Island.
The event is sanctioned by Triathlon BC. Participants must be Tri BC members or purchase day of event insurance included in the entry fee. Tri BC members are eligible for a discount and must present proof of membership at race package pickup. Swim heat placement is assigned after registration; registrants are asked to estimate their swim time when signing up.
Event categories and distances include:
- Duathlon (15+): 5 km run, 20.5 km bike, 2.5 km run
- Adult (18+): 400 m swim; 20.5 km bike; 5.1 km run
- Aquathlon (15+): 400 m swim; 5.1 km run
- Junior (16-17): 250 m swim; 12.3 km bike; 5.1 km run
- Youth (14-15): 200 m swim; 8.2 km bike; 2.5 km run
- Minor (12-13): 150 m swim; 4.1 km bike; 1.6 km run
- Novice (10-11): 100 m swim; 4.1 km bike; 1.6 km run
- Rookie (8-9): 50 m swim with aid; 1 km bike; 800 m run
- Tiny Tri (5-7): pool crossing with aid; 125 m bike; 250 m run
Registration for the 2026 season is closed and the event is sold out. Race packages are picked up at Ravensong Pool, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach V9K 1S4. A medical refund policy is available up to 48 hours before race day. Route maps are provided for each category and 2025 race results are published by Startline Timing.
The organizers state a minimum need for 50 volunteers for roles such as pool marshals, lap counters, transition staff, route marshals, finish line, packet distribution, timing registration, and water stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
