St. Albert Triathlon
35th annual St. Albert Sprint Triathlon August 11, 2024
Registration is now open!
Second and final early bird deadline is June 30th
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ABOUT THE 2024 ST. ALBERT TRIATHLON
35 years and going strong!
It's been 35 years since we hosted our first triathlon in St. Albert. Once again we look forward to welcoming athletes of all abilities to our race on August 11, 2024.
Set in beautiful St. Albert, known as The Botanical Arts City of Alberta, the race will feature a 25 meter outdoor pool swim followed by a fast bike/run on a rolling, low traffic roadway.
We will offer three different race experiences for athletes to enjoy:
Sprint Triathlon (750m swim; 17 km bike (3 loops); 5k run)
Try-a-Tri (250m swim; 12.6 km bike; 2.5k run)
Team Relay (Sprint distance: 750m swim; 17 km bike (3 loops); 5k run).
Thank you, in advance, to our sponsors, volunteers, the City of St. Albert, the wider triathlon community and others, for your support of our race.
ATHLETE INFORMATION
PACKAGE PICKUP:
Location: Grandin Club House (next to Grosvenor Outdoor Pool) - 1 Grenfell Avenue, St. Albert
When: Friday, 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Saturday, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Sunday: 07:00am to 09:00am
Bring photo ID to pick up your race package.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Race Location: Grosvenor Outdoor Pool - 1 Grenfell Avenue, St. Albert
Race start time – 7:30AM
Note: Each athlete has the option of using their Arrival Time. This will allow you to show up later, and reduces congestion in transition and on pool deck.
An email with athlete guide will be sent to all participants.
There is a BBQ and (hopefully) a beer garden. Spectators are invited to the beer garden. Each athlete over 18 will receive a beer ticket.
PARKING
There will be no parking at Grosvenor Outdoor Pool or at Grandin Clubhouse
Parking will be available on neighbourhood streets nearby
Due to limited parking, it is best if you can be dropped off at the Grosvenor Outdoor Pool
TRANSITION
Transition area will open at 6:30 A.M.
Rack positions will be marked by race category
You may arrive at any time after 6:30am, but you may also prefer to arrive at the time noted on your race package.
Your Arrival Time is approximately 45 minutes before your On Deck Time.
Your On Deck Time is the time that you must be on deck, and ready to swim. Your swim cap and timing chip will be provided to you at that time. Your actual start time may vary slightly depending on a variety of factors, but your recorded time will not start until you cross the start timing mat.
Lost timing chips will cost you $75 to replace. Timing chips must go on the left ankle.
Relay members are not to be inside the transition zone until just before the active member arrives in transition. However, relay members may wait on the grassy area around the transition or the sidewalk beside the pool fence. It is the responsibility of the relay members to monitor progress of the active member.
There are separate bike rack areas for Sprint distance athletes and Try-a-Tri athletes. Transition volunteers will direct you to the right area when your arrive. These areas should also be outlined in chalk on the pavement.
Triathlon Alberta officials will be in transition. They are there to help you have a fantastic race. Please obey their direction, as they are concerned with your safety and fun for all.
RACE COURSE
See proposed race course map below.
SWIM
The swim takes place in the 25 metre Grosvenor Outdoor Pool, located at 1 Grenfell Avenue in St. Albert
Sprint/Team Relay distance: 750m
Try-a-Tri: 250m
Only athletes will have access to the change facilities at the pool.
NO DIVING
Athletes who want to change into bike gear after the swim may do so in the change rooms at the pool.
We have lap counters who will track the number of laps that you do. They will notify you with one lap to go by putting a kickboard or other flag into the water when you reach the end. You are still responsible for counting your own laps.
BIKE
Helmet must be on the athlete’s head with strap fastened while the athlete is in possession of the bike. You may not un-rack your bike without your helmet on.
No riding in transition area
This race is NOT draft legal. No drafting allowed.
Aero bars are permitted.
No ear buds.
The bike course is a well marked 6.3k loop
Sprint /Team Relay distance: 3 loops
Try-a-Tri: 2 loops
RUN
Sprint: The run course is a rolling 5k loop inside the lower Grandin neighbourhood of St. Albert
Try-a-Tri: A flat 2.7k loop on the inside of the lower Grandin neighbourhood
FINISH LINE
The finish line is in the soccer field just above Grosvenor Pool. This area provides for a great finish line experience, and allows for more spectators and vendor booths to be located. There will be a photographer at the finish line taking pictures.
PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE TAKEN
We will have a photographer on the route taking photographs of the race. Please be aware that these photos may be used for future promotional purposes on social media and other platforms. See note (and links) for race photo availability, above.
CANCELLATION POLICY
No refunds will be provided.
A rollover to next year's race will be made upon request, provided an email to cancel is received by the Race Director at least 60 days before Race Day.
We are looking for a squad of cheerful and helpful volunteers to help us offer a safe, fun experience for our athletes. We hope you will consider helping us out out. Click here to volunteer.
Thank you in advance for supporting the St. Albert Triathlon!
2024 ST. ALBERT TRIATHLON RACE COURSE (TBC)
Grosvenor Outdoor Pool
Fast and flat bike route
Rolling, low-traffic roadway
Package Pickup
Location: Grandin Club House (next to Grosvenor Outdoor Pool) - 1 Grenfell Avenue, St. Albert
When: Friday: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Sunday: 07:00am to 09:00am
Bring photo ID to pick up your race package.
Athletes' Handbook
To follow closer to race day.
If you have any questions, email: racedirector@starrt.com
Results
Results* will be made available after the event on the Zone 4 Event Page
*Due to COVID 19, the St. Albert Triathlon was not held in 2020 or 2021