All venues and courses at the UBC Triathlon Duathlon are officially sanctioned by TriBC.
March 9, 2019 – First Outdoor Triathlon of the Year in BC
Kick off your 2019 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.
I am looking for information for…
FIRST-TIME TRIATHLETES
ADULT TRIATHLETES
YOUTH TRIATHLETES
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 amd inclusive race experience. If you have a special request or circumstance please contact us at ubc.triathlon@ubc.ca.
Adult Triathletes
Kick off your 2019 race season with BC’s longest running triathlon. Swim in the competition tank of the award winning UBC Aquatic Centre, then bike and run through UBC’s picturesque campus.
Key Dates
Race Day: Saturday, March 9, 2019 Registration Deadline: March 4, 2019 Earlybird Registration Deadline: February 11, 2019
First-Time Triathlete Registration Opens: August 1, 2018 First-Time Triathlete Package Deadline: January 14th, 2019
The UBC Triathlon Duathlon offers a variety of race types and distances.
Triathlon Races
Swim
Cycle
Run
Olympic Triathlon
1500m
40km
10km
Sprint Triathlon
700m
20km
5km
Short Triathlon
400m
10km
5km
Relay Triathlon
700m
20km
5km
Duathlon Races
Run
Cycle
Run
Duathlon
5km
20km
5km
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 5km runs and a 20km cycle and no swim portion.
Curious about the route? rules? etc?
Everything you could possibly want to know about the race is listed on our Event Details page.
Have Further Questions or Concerns?
Please direct your inquiries to ubc.triathlon@ubc.ca or the UBC Events hotline - 604.822.9052
I'm Ready to Register!
You can register for your race online by clicking the "Register" button next to the appropriate race distance. Alternatively, you can register in-person at the UBC Student Recreation Centre.
Don't forget to add on your 2019 UBC Triathlon Duathlon technical T-shirt when you register! Order yours online by February 20th, 2019! Have additional questions? Contact ubc.triathlon@ubc.ca
Triathlon 101 Clinics are designed to guide participants through race day procedures. We will touch on the route, and participants can ask any questions about the race they may have to our race director. No RSVP is needed for the clinics, all registered participants are welcome to show up on the date and time of […]...
Why is your swim time so important? Providing us with an accurate swim time is integral to ensuring you achieve your personal best! Because this triathlon has an indoor swim, we divide you into heats based on your swim time. We want to avoid the amount of passing that occurs in lanes. It’s not fun […]...
Thank you to all who have registered for the 2019 UBC Triathlon Duathlon! We have officially sold out of the Olympic, Sprint, Short, Relay, Youth Triathlon, and Kids Aquathlon races. We are also no longer taking waitlist registrations. There are still limited spots in the Duathlon available. If you have any questions feel free to […]...
We’re Looking for Volunteers! Volunteers are integral to every race event! There is no way we could do it without our amazing volunteers. Did you know, the majority of the event is run entirely by student volunteers? They dedicate 10-20 hours a week volunteering to organize this huge event! We also have event day volunteers […]...
