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XTERRA Canmore Triathlon & Duathlon

Canmore Nordic Centre

Sunday, September 2, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

Date

Start: Sunday, September 2, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

Address

Canmore Nordic Centre
1988 Olympic Way, Suite 100, Canmore, AB Canmore, Alberta T1W 2T6 CAN

Fees

Fees increase on March 31.

Category Price Now Price Later
Sport Triathlon $120.00 $130.00 (6 days)
Championship Triathlon $140.00 $150.00 (6 days)
Sport Duathlon $120.00 $130.00 (6 days)
Full Duathlon $130.00 $150.00 (6 days)
Team Sport Triathlon $150.00 $160.00 (6 days)
Team Full Triathlon $170.00 $180.00 (6 days)
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Brief Description

SMITHEVENTS is proud to present the 3rd Annual ATB Financial XTERRA Canmore Off-road Triathlon and Duathlon. The swim portion of the event takes place in Canmore's spectacular Quarry Lake while the mountain bike and trail run sections takes place at the World Class Canmore Nordic Centre. This former Olympic venue is framed by the spectacular Rocky Mountains.

Canadian National Championships

After two successful years in Whistler, B.C. XTERRA Canada is pleased to announce that the Canadian National Championship event will be moving to the Canmore, Alberta in 2012. The XTERRA festival will remain on September long weekend, consistent with it's historic Canadian date on the Global XTERRA tour.

Triathlon Event Distances

The Championship Distance Triathlon begins with a 3 loop - 1500m swim in Canmore's Quarry Lake followed a 22km mountain bike leg and concludes with a 10km trail run at the Canmore Nordic Centre. The Sport distance triathlon includes a 500m swim, 11km non-technical cycle route and 5km trail run utilizing the same run course as the Full Distance event.

Additional Insurance Fee

All participants must pay an additional $10 insurance fee at race package pickup. Cash only please.

Duathlon Event Distances

The Full Distance Duathlon begins with a 3.5km trail run in the vicinity of Quarry Lake Park followed by a 22km mountain bike leg a 10m trail run. The Sport Distance Duathlon includes a 3km trail run, 11km mountain bike and 5km run.

XTERRA Race Value

This event is staged at a World Class former Olympic venue. All participants will receive an XTERRA branded, deluxe, technical shirt from Icebreaker (retail value $85) along with other goodies from our generous sponsors. Top age group finishers will receive special awards

Sponsored by BUFF Canada

All participants will receive an XTERRA Custom BUFF ($20 value) from www.buffcanada.com Late entries cannot be guaranteed race merchandise.

Finish Line Nutrition

A large selection of finish line food and hydration will be provided by Planet Foods.

Participant Guide and Course Maps

Available at WWW.SMITHEVENTS.CA

Additional Information

In 2010 and 2011 the Canmore event was named the Alberta Off-Road Provincial Championships, attracting the largest number of participants of any XTERRA event on the Canadian race calendar. "After presenting the Championship event in Whistler for the last two years, I am thrilled to be able to bring the National Championships into my own back yard", XTERRA Canada Race Director Tony Smith. Smith is a Canmore resident, veteran triathlete and highly experienced local race director.

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