Swim 1.5k, Bike 41.6km, Run 10km
The Elite races are an exciting highlight of the Kelowna Apple Triathlon. Throughout the year, Elite triathletes race various events for prize money and to determine their standings in the National Team.
Three years in a row (2008 to 2010), members of the Canadian National Team will race in Kelowna in a quest for the National Title. In addition, the Elite race is also the ITU Kelowna Pan American Cup.
The Adult Elite course in downtown Kelowna is spectator-friendly by using smaller loops to cover the 40km distance on the bike (6 loops) and the 10km run (4 loops). Drafting is legal for the Elite racers, and spectators are guaranteed to see a fierce battle for the podium.
Swim 750m, Bike 20km, Run 5km
The Junior Elite races are just as exciting as the adult Elite racers. Here you can see the "next generation" of triathletes competing for valuable points and rankings to follow in the footsteps of the adult Elite racers.
Once again, the Junior Elite race serves as the National Championships for our young Canadian Elites.
The Junior Elite course in downtown Kelowna is the same spectator-friendly course that all spectators are guaranteed to enjoy. The action and battles are fun to watch! Junior Elites cover 4 laps on the bike course (4 laps) and a 5km run course.
Provincial Race Series #8
Swim 1.5k, Bike 40km, Run 10km
This race is our most popular one. It sends the cyclists up the legendary Knox Mountain, then over rolling terrain towards Glenmore back into town. Lined with spectators and marshalls, the bike course will for sure put a smile on every racer's face! The run follows the shoreline of Lake Okanagan and is flat. This race represents the National Championships for Olympic distance for 2010. Click here to learn how to qualify for the 2011 Triathlon Canada Team and sign up for the World Championships in Beijing in 2011 (Click here for the French version). Please note that at the Kelowna Apple Triathlon, there were 10 spots available per age group.
RELAY: The Olympic distance race can be done in a relay with a total of 3 people racing (one swimmer, one cyclist, one runner). The distances remain the same. There are different categories to compete in (Open Male, Open Female, Open Mixed and Family).
Swim 750m, Bike 20km, Run 5km
A shorter version of the Olympic race (fewer laps), this race is also part of the National Championship circuit for 2010 (including paratriathletes).
Swim 300m, Bike 15km, Run 3km
Many people have commented that they would like to try a triathlon. However, even though they can handle the bike and run portion, they didn’t feel comfortable with the swim component.
We have a solution. It’s called our Try-a-Tri, which has a short swim of 300m (12 lengths of a 25m. pool) in warm and calm Lake Okanagan.
Many of the participants do the distance using breast stroke, which is perfectly fine. This event focuses on allowing people to try a triathlon, complete the event, and have fun doing so.
The bike course is flat (15 km) and the run is 3 km long.
Swim 750m, Bike 20km, Run 5km
Join the Business Challenge Sprint Relay - enjoy the warm waters of Lake Okanagan and race through the streets of Kelowna on a morning of fun, fitness, and friendly competition.
Get together a three-person team: one swimmer, one cyclist and a runner, and challenge other business teams! Co-workers, friends, family or associates can participate under a business name. Teams are not limited to corporations alone, but can include associations, organisations, clubs and societies.
Ideally, the 3-person teams will have both male and female members. The Business Challenge Sprint Relay will start with a 750m swim at Tugboat beach, followed by a 20km bike ride through downtown Kelowna and completes with a 5km run through the downtown area and along the lake. Use this opportunity to build team spirit or to show your competitors what you’re made of!
Note: Each participant must have or obtain a membership in TriBC or ATA for insurance coverage purposes. This can be obtained at race pack pick up for the nominal fee of $6.00 per participant. Also, an online processing fee of $9.75 will be added to your credit card at the time of team registration.
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Event Details
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Click on the Calendar icon above to view the Schedule of Events (updated August 21). All start times for all races are listed in the schedule.
* NOTE that the above times are subject to change! The schedule of events should be reviewed periodically. Further changes will be discussed at the Pre-Race Meeting so all racers must attend to ensure they have the latest applicable information.
KOS Teen Camp & KOS Kids Camp
Both camps are offered in an enjoyable, supportive environment that upholds the Tri BC philosophy of co-operation and fun.
8 & 9yrs: Swim 100m, Bike 5km (1 lap), Run 1km
10 & 11yrs: Swim 200m, Bike 5km (1 lap), Run 2km
12 & 13yrs: Swim 300m, Bike 10km (2 laps), Run 3km
14 & 15yrs: Swim 500m, Bike 10km (2 laps), Run 4km
16 - 19yrs: Swim 750m, Bike 20km (4 laps), Run 5km
Kids of Steel triathlons are meant to offer kids and young adults the opportunity to experience the sport of triathlon in a positive environment. The distances are much shorter than those in adult triathlons, and change as participants mature. Most kids are fit enough to finish a Kids of Steel triathlon successfully and have fun at the same time.
The 12 & 13 years as well as the 14 & 15 years Kids races are hosted as the Western Canadian Kids of Steel Youth Championships.
Run 2.5km, Swim 1km, Run 2.5km - Free for all Sunday racers!
The Aquathon was included for the first time in 2008. The race consists of a 2.5km run, 1km swim and another 2.5km run, and is expected to grow rapidly.
1500m Swim (August 21) and 5000m Swim (August 22)
These FINA sanctioned swims are non-wetsuit events that are officiated by FINA open water officials. The average water temperature is 22 degrees, and the course is protected by a log boom. The events are open to all ages and abilities (must be 14 years or older to swim the 5000m). The swims are organized by the Okanagan Masters Swim Club. Please refer to their website for more information. http://www.okanaganmastersswimclub.com/
In the months leading up to the Kelowna Apple Triathlon, as well as during race weekend, a number of special events take place. Click here to learn more about these events
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