Westwood Lake Triathlon
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Event overview
The Westwood Lake Triathlon takes place at Westwood Lake Park in Nanaimo, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The event is produced by Dynamic Race Events in partnership with the City of Nanaimo. Sub-events listed for 2026 include Sprint, Standard, Standard Aquabike, and relay options. Age minimums apply: Sprint entrants must be at least 16 years old and Standard entrants at least 18 years old (both ages by December 31, 2026). Race entries are non-refundable; an optional Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program is offered. Triathlon BC race-day insurance is required for non-members.
Course details
Transition is located at the main beach parking lot, adjacent to the water and secured with fencing. The swim starts off the main beach and is a counter-clockwise loop marked with large orange buoys and yellow buoys at corners. Swim distances: Sprint - 750 m, Standard - 1,500 m (two loops). Expected water temperature is 16-17 degrees C. Swim cut-offs apply.
The bike course shares an initial 10 km section for all athletes and then follows a single-loop out-and-back route through roads west of Hwy 19, including Jingle Pot Road, Brannen Lake and Dumont/Doumont Road. Traffic-controlled intersections are used and athletes must keep to the right and display the required bike frame number.
The run uses the Westwood Lake Trail; each loop is 5.2 km. Sprint is one loop, Standard is two loops. Aid stations are provided on the run course and participants are asked to dispose of garbage at those stations.
Competition and services
Age-group awards are offered in five-year categories for men and women, plus overall top placements. The event provides silicone swim caps, body marking, stocked aid stations, medical staff, traffic control, volunteers, a race garment and post-race nourishment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
