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Our Nerdtastic List of Triathlons in BC

Updated: Sep 21

What Are Some of the Triathlons in B.C. There are many assesable and affordable triathlons in BC. Not to mention, these races are the perfect competitions for beginners, novice and pro athletes. Unfortunatly, many only know of the Ironman Triathlon and feel like they are confined to just one epic size race. In Fact, British Columbia Is one of the popular provinces in Canada for Multisport and is becoming recognized south of the border. Triathlons in BC continue to grow in multi sport more people from around the globe will decide to train in our variable climate and terrain. We expect to see more added to the list like endurance x triathlons much like the AllXtri race series we see in Europe in the future. Here is our growing list of triathlons in BC.

Dynamic Race Events triathlon in bc

Dynamic Race EventsDynamic Race Events is one of BC's fastest growing triathlon authorities on triathlon in BC. From half iron distances in Oliver (Home of Rambo) and Beautiful vineyards to races in Nanaimo and Victoria BC. They specialize in Sprint, Olympic and half iron. Check out the Elk Lake Recap. The event are well organized and are conciouse of the athetes and spectators attending. These events are at the top of our list to attend.


Human Powered Racing

Triathlon of Compassion Thanks to Human Powered Racing the Triathlon of Compassion has been a success for over 22 years. This triathlon has raised countless donations for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre. Because this race is part of the Greater Victoria Youth Triathlon Series it is perfect for youth 10-17 wanting to explore multisport.

Swimrun Swimrun is an emerging sport and taking off like a rocket in multisport. Human Powered Racing has produced one of BCs first competitions of it's kind. This one day multi stage race takes place at Thetis Lake in Colwood BC, just 15 minutes outside the City of Victoria. For more information on the history of swim run click here.

XTERRA Victoria

XTERRA Victoria Want a break from the everyday triathlon? This one will help with that. Human Powered Racing brings you XTERRA Victoria. You will find yourself swimming in the clear waters of Durrance lake, then taking on the hills of Mount Work bike park and Partridge Hills. The views on this race gives you a true sense of what Vancouver Island is capable of. This Triathlon is one to Nerd about.

Multisport Canada

Vancouver Triathlon Multisport Canada brings you the Vancouver Triathlon. It's not often that you get to enjoy Stanley Park all to yourself. Try out a relay, Sprint or Olympic distance race. There are so many different options for transport and accommodations that it's hard not to turn this race down.

MEC ( Mountain Equipment CO OP ) throws some amazing events. Even if it has nothing to do with triathlon you can always find an open to the public run clinic and more. Find them in Victoria, Vancouver or wherever any MEC is.

Peach Classic The Peach Classic Penticton Triathlon is one of the top triathlons in BC and has been for awhile. This short and long distance race is sanctioned by TriBC and considered the race to compete in if your goal is nationals or worlds. Make sure to make early reservation for accomodations early as hotels and Air BnB tend to sell out quickly. The Swim is a 1.5 k standard and a 750 metre swim course. This is a staggered swim start with a 1hr cut off time that paralels lakeshore drive in Penticton BC. The bike is a 40km standard aqua/bike with a 20km sprint. The bike portion has endless views that heads west along Lakeshore Drive. The rout is well marked and easy to follow. The run is a 10km standard and a 5 km sprint. Athletes head east on Lakeshore Drive that eventually hits the Kettle Valley Trail.

UBC Triathlon The UBC Triathlon is set at on campus at the University of British Columbia. This is Olymic, Sprint and Short triathlon/ duathlon. The Pool start and on campus bike and run makes it an easy to get to venue. This race is set for March and is usually known in BC to kick off the season. Find out more here.

Cowichan Valley TriathlonCowichan Valley Triathlon is a Standard, Standard Relay and Aquabike. The race begins at fuller Lake Park and surrounded by nature. This race is 40 min outside of Victoria but is surrounded by airBnB accomodations. The perfect little race to include in your summer vacation plans. Cowichan is known for wineries, historical landmarks, fressh food markets and more.

There are Plenty of Triathlons in BC We will be adding to this list of triathlons in BC continually to help introduce new and exciting races or just simply help with planning your next season. We will be adding more information on tourism and accomodations. If you have a race and would like to add it to this growing list please feel free to sens us a message here or on social media. For a Google list click here for active events and for a list of races in Victoria click here.

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