March 4, 2023 – First Outdoor Triathlon of the Year in BC
Kick off your 2023 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:
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.
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 2023!
Key Dates
Race Day: Saturday, March 4, 2023
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Race Package Pick-Up: Saturday, February 25, 2023
First-Time Triathlete Package Deadline: Monday, January 16, 2023
Race Distances Overview
The UBC Triathlon Duathlon offers a variety of race types and distances.
*Please note that the distances may be adjusted for 2022 UBC Triathlon Duathlon.
| Triathlon Races | Swim | Cycle | Run |
| Olympic Triathlon | 1500 m | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sprint Triathlon | 700 m | 20 km | 5 km |
| Short Triathlon | 400 m | 10 km | 5 km |
| Relay Triathlon | 700 m | 20 km | 5 km |
| Duathlon Races | Run | Cycle | Run |
| Duathlon | 5 km | 20 km | 5 km |
Modified and Team Experiences
Relay
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.
Duathlon
The Duathlon is an individual event featuring two 5 km runs and a 20 km cycle and no swim portion.
Have Further Questions or Concerns?
Please direct your inquiries to ubc.triathlon@ubc.ca or the UBC Events hotline - 604-822-3996.