World Triathlon Cup Edmonton
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World Triathlon Cup Edmonton, July 16 to 19, 2026 : Hawrelak Park
The event at Hawrelak Park features elite racing alongside amateur and age-group events, with several races offering qualifying spots for 2027 championships. Multiple formats use lake swims, roads and river valley trails.
Main distances and formats include:
- Standard aquathlon: swim 1000 m, run 5 km
- Sprint triathlon: swim 750 m, bike 20 km, run 5 km
- Sprint team relay: swim 750 m, bike 20 km, run 5 km
- Sprint duathlon: run 5 km, bike 20 km, run 2.5 km
- Sprint cross triathlon: swim 500 m, bike 10 km, run 4.5 km
- Sprint cross duathlon: run 1 km, bike 15 km, run 4.5 km
- Open water swim: 750 m, 1500 m, 2250 m
Most races require athletes to be 16 years or older on December 31, 2026; the para sprint triathlon minimum is 15 years. The sprint duathlon is the only draft-legal road event. Cross formats use a mix of single track, double track and cross-country trails connecting Hawrelak Park and adjacent river valley areas. Several events allocate specified qualifying spots for the 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships and for the 2027 World Triathlon Championships in Hamburg. Accommodation options listed include a host hotel and campus residence. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
