For the safety of all participants and spectators, all competitors must follow the rules of Triathlon BC.  It is recommended that participants visit the Triathlon BC website and familiarize yourself with the rules.

• No headsets or headphones (iPods and other music devices) on the cycle or run
• Helmet must be securely fastened from the time you remove your bicycle from the rack at the start of the cycle, until after they have placed their bicycle on the rack at the finish of the cycle
• Competitors must mount and dismount their bicycle at the designated area or line. Please see Route Maps below
• Cycling is not permitted in the Cycle Transition area
• Flip turns will not be permitted during the swim
• Drafting (riding behind 10 meters of another participant) is not permitted
• For passing on the cycle route, participants are asked to ride on the right side of the lane and to pass on the left side of the lane
• Turn around points - there are a number of 180-degree turn around points on the cycle course, reduce speed and use caution

We also have strict guidelines for keeping your race on schedule - UBC Recreation will disqualify participants that exceed the maximum swim times: Standard - 45 minutes, Sprint/Relay, - 28 minutes Short - 20 minutes. Participants disqualified for exceeding the swim time will be asked to leave the pool and may continue on to the cycling and run portions on the race, but will not be ranked.

Relay teams may consist of a maximum of three (3) people, where each person does one portion of the race. However some teams could be compromised of two (2) people where one person does two (2) portions of the race. Teams will hand off the timing chip (to be worn on the left ankle) at the relay tent located in the transition area between team members when switching activities during the race. We offer three different race categories for our relay teams.

• Open Category: This category welcomes all individuals to participate regardless of gender, including those who identify as Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary.
• Women (Trans Women Welcome): This program is for all trans and cis women who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of women.
• Mixed Category: This category welcomes all individuals to participate regardless of gender; however, teams must adhere to a maximum number of self-identified men. A maximum of two (2) self-identified men are allowed on a mixed team.

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To view and download a copy of the Pool Route Maps, visit here.

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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 20km cycle and no swim portion.

Participants will receive a blue bag (similar to a reusable grocery or tote bag, labeled with your race number) when they pick up their race package. This bag will serve as your wet bag. But what exactly is a wet bag? It's a bag intended for use after your swim and before your bike ride. Please pack it with items you'll need post-swim (e.g., towel, change of clothes for cycling, etc.) and drop it off with our staff on the pool deck on race day. After your swim, your wet bag will be available for pickup in the changing area outside the pool entrance (refer to map labeled Cycle Transition and find on the map: Wet Bag Pick Up & Change Tents). Once you have your wet bag post swim, change into dry, warm clothes, place your swim gear (swimsuit, goggles, swim cap, etc.) into the wet bag, hand it to a volunteer and proceed to cycle transition for your bike ride. Your bag will be waiting for you at MacInnes Field after your race.

Please note, we recommend not placing all your biking essentials in your wet bag. Items like your helmet or sunglasses can remain with your bike. However, all clothing and shoes (whether clip-in or non-clip-in) should be stored in your wet bag.

"Why do we do this?" you might ask. Since our triathlon takes place early in the season, it's crucial for participants to change out of wet swimwear into dry, warm attire before embarking on what could be a chilly bike ride. Using the wet bag system ensures you stay comfortable and reduces the risk of hypothermia on race day.

All members of relay teams must be present to sign a waiver before receiving the team's race package.

Race packages can be collected on race day or expedited by picking them up on Thursday, March 6th, at the UBC Vancouver campus, Robert H Lee Alumni Centre, between 6 PM and 9 PM. Please bring government photo ID and sign a waiver if you're part of a relay team. During pickup, you'll receive your event wristband, which must be worn continuously from pick up to race day, including on race day, without exceptions. Medical professionals, please take note of this! Your race package, enclosed in a UBC Triathlon branded bag, includes your race number, safety pins, event details, race day procedures, sponsor products, upcoming event information, and race day goodies. This bag doubles as your wet bag on race day. Please read our Wet Bag Process above if you have not already. Detailed instructions regarding race package pickup will be provided to participants after the registration deadline.

By 6 PM on Monday, March 3rd, the race start times will be posted on the website. Due to the pool swim format of the UBC Triathlon, participants are grouped into heats based on similar swim times. The schedule is released later than ideal due to last-minute participant adjustments. After 5 PM on Monday, no further changes will be made to the swim schedule, which will then be published online for all participants to view.