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. We were delighted to welcome 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 features a 25 meter outdoor pool swim followed by a fast bike/run on a rolling, low traffic roadway. 

We 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 loops); 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) - 5 Grenfell Avenue, St. Albert

When:  Friday, August 9 - 5:30PM to 8:00PM 

    Saturday, August 10 - 12:00PM to 2:00PM 

       Sunday, August 11: 7:00AM to 9:00AM

Please bring photo ID to pick up your race package, including your T-shirt designed by our sponsorn (and long time Club member), Oceanair Designs.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Race Location: Grosvenor Outdoor Pool - 1 Grenfell Avenue, St. Albert

Race start time – 7:30AM, Sunday August 11

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.  

There is a BBQ (equipment provided by Kal Tire) and beer garden (hosted by Endeavour Brewing). Spectators are invited to the beer garden. Each athlete over 18 will receive two beer tickets. These tickets may be exchanged for any combination of beer or burgers.

There is a mountain bike from Cranky's Bike Shop to be won and a wet suit from Element Cycling and Multisport, but you must be present to win. 

PARKING

There will be no parking at Grosvenor Outdoor Pool or at Grandin Clubhouse.

Parking will be available on nearby neighbourhood streets.

Due to limited parking, it is best if you can be dropped off at the Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.

TRANSITION AREA

• Transition area will open at 6:30 A.M.  

• Rack positions will be marked by race category  (Sprint or Try-a-Tri)

• 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.

• Transition officials will be present where you arrive in transition. They are there to calm your nerves, answer any questions you may have and help you have a fantastic race.  Please obey their direction, as they are concerned with your safety and fun for all.  

RACE COURSE

• See 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. 

All food services will be available in the finish line area.

Complimentary massage from Breathe Health and Performance is available for registered athletes, post-race

PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE TAKEN 

We will have photographers from Bee Diamond Photography 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. 

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.

VOLUNTEERS!

A big shout out to our faithful squad of cheerful and helpful volunteers who helped us offer a safe, fun experience for our athletes.  We were happy to provide you with breakfast sandwiches (contributed to our sponsor McDonalds) and t-shirts designed by Oceanair Design. We hope you will consider coming back next year!

Thank you for supporting the St. Albert Triathlon!