March 9, 2024 – First Outdoor Triathlon of the Year in BC
Kick off your 2024 race season with BC’s longest running triathlon. With a wide variety of distances and race formats, there is something for everyone. The swimming segment of this triathlon takes place indoors in the competition tank of the UBC Aquatic Centre. The event takes place on UBC’s beautiful campus and you’ll enjoy professional race timing and friendly volunteers to keep you safe on route.
There are three categories of participation:
Adult Triathletes
At the UBC Triathlon Duathlon, there is something for everyone! Whether you are racing your one-hundredth time, or your first time, we are so excited to have you on course with us to kick off the race season in March 2024!
Key Dates
- Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 4, 2024
- Race Package Pick-Up & Expo: Thursday, March 7, 2024
- Race Day: Saturday, March 9, 2024
Race Distances Overview
| Triathlon Races | Swim | Cycle | Run |
| Standard Triathlon | 1.5km | 40km | 10km |
| Sprint Triathlon & Collegiate (WCUTC) | 700m | 20km | 5km |
| Short Triathlon | 400m | 10km | 5km |
| Relay Triathlon 1 | 700m | 20km | 5km |
| Duathlon Races 2 | Run | Cycle | Run |
| Duathlon | 5km | 20km | 5km |
1 A Relay team can consist of 2 or 3 participants, Participants will make exchanges in designated zones located near Cycle Transition. The Relay race use the distances associated to the Sprint Course.
2 The Duathlon is an individual event featuring two 5 km runs and a 20 km cycle and no swim portion.
Ready To Register
We use a blended pricing model at UBC TriDu. There are three tiers (1, 2, and 3), ranging from least to most expensive (1 being the least expensive). Once one tier fills up, or the cut-off date for that tier passes, we move to the next tier. Each tier has a maximum capacity. The earlier you register the cheaper it will be!
For information on the withdrawal policy for the UBC Triathlon Duathlon, click here.
Tier Cut-Off Dates
- Tier 1: October 2, 2023
- Tier 2: December 11, 2023
- Tier 3: February 5, 2024
Standard is the longest race distance offered. We recommend this distance to any experienced triathlete, or athlete. Pace yourself – this one is a bit longer than most!
| Tier | Public | UNA/CSC and UBC Staff & Faculty | UBC Students | |
| Tier 1 | $143.00 | $127.00 | $95.00 | |
| Tier 2 | $156.00 |
$138.00 |
$101.00 | |
| Tier 3 | $174.00 | $154.00 | $110.00 |
Sprint is the most popular distance at this race. As a strong medium distance, the Sprint triathlon is great for athletes looking to build up their strength in new areas of exercise, or try something entirely new.
| Tier | Public | UNA/CSC and UBC Staff & Faculty | UBC Students | |
| Tier 1 | $123.00 | $114.00 | $88.00 | |
| Tier 2 | $132.00 | $123.00 | $95.00 | |
| Tier 3 | $143.00 | $134.00 | $102.00 |
Similar to a “try-it” distance, our Short race is great for athletes just starting out either their triathlon or fitness journey. The Short race is a good way to get started in the triathlon world!
| Tier | Public | UNA/CSC and UBC Staff & Faculty | UBC Students | |
| Tier 1 | $123.00 | $114.00 | $88.00 | |
| Tier 2 | $132.00 | $123.00 | $95.00 | |
| Tier 3 | $143.00 | $134.00 | $102.00 |
Our Duathlon is one of our most popular distances. If you are looking for something different than a triathlon, would prefer not to swim, or are using this for training, the Duathlon is the perfect choice for you!
| Tier | Public | UNA/CSC and UBC Staff & Faculty | UBC Students | |
| Tier 1 | $106.00 | $97.00 | $72.00 | |
| Tier 2 | $119.00 | $106.00 | $80.00 | |
| Tier 3 | $134.00 | $116.00 | $90.00 |
Trying new things with friends is always more fun! Our Sprint Relay race can be done in teams of 2-3 athletes. Relay teams will race in one heat all together, with the Relay exchange hub inside the Cycle Transition area (T2).
| Tier | Public | UNA/CSC and UBC Staff & Faculty | UBC Students | |
| Tier 1 | $176.00 | $172.00 | $140.00 | |
| Tier 2 | $195.00 | $185.00 | $149.00 | |
| Tier 3 | $211.00 | $204.00 | $156.00 |
Sprint is the most popular distance at this race. As a strong medium distance, the Sprint triathlon is great for athletes looking to build up their strength in new areas of exercise, or try something entirely new.
| Race Type | Public | UNA/CSC and UBC Staff & Faculty | UBC Students | |
| Sprint | $193.00 | $182.00 | $135.00 |
Do you have a special request or circumstance?
We would love to hear from you! UBC Recreation takes great pride in ensuring that all our participants feel welcomed and have a safe and inclusive race experience. If you have a special request or circumstance please contact us at ubc.triathlon@ubc.ca.
2024 UBC TriDu T-Shirts
We are excited to let you know that we are bringing back the beloved triathlon t-shirts - available for purchase to anyone who wants one!
| Item | Price | |
| TriDu T-Shirts | $45.00 |
2024 UBC TriDu T-Shirt Design
