July 16-19, 2026
Hawrelak Park
RACE INFORMATION
All races below open to amateur and age-group athletes
Standard Aquathlon - Multisport National Championship
Thursday July 16, 2026
AGE MINIMUM
Must be 16 years or older on Dec 31, 2026
DISTANCES
Swim 1000M, Run 5KM
View Course GPX Files Here
*3 Qualifying spots for 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Edmonton
Do North Sprint Triathlon
Saturday July 18, 2026
AGE MINIMUM
Must be 16 years or older on Dec 31, 2026
DISTANCES
Swim 750M, Bike 20KM, Run 5KM
View Course GPX Files Here
*2 Qualifying spots for the 2027 World Triathlon Championships in Hamburg, Germany
Do North Sprint Triathlon Team Relay
Saturday July 18, 2026
AGE MINIMUM
Must be 16 years or older on Dec 31, 2026
DISTANCES
Swim 750M, Bike 20KM, Run 5KM
*Teams of 2 or 3 athletes
Sprint Duathlon - Multisport National Championship
*Only draft legal event
Saturday July 18, 2026
MINIMUM AGE
Must be 16 years or older on Dec 31, 2026
DISTANCES
Run 5KM, Bike 20KM, Run 2.5KM
View Course GPX Files Here
*3 Qualifying spots for 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Edmonton
Open Para National Championship - Sprint Triathlon
Saturday July 18, 2026
AGE MINIMUM
Must be 15 years or older on Dec 31, 2026
DISTANCES
Swim 750M, Bike 20KM, Run 5KM
Sprint Cross Duathlon - Multisport National Championship
Sunday July 19, 2026
MINIMUM AGE
Must be 16 years or older on Dec 31, 2026
DISTANCES
Run 1km, Bike 15KM, Run 4.5KM
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Sprint Cross Duathlon will begin with a 4KM Run using the double track and single track trails connecting between Hawrelak and Buena Vista sides of the river, before getting on the bike to ride a variety of single track, double track and cross country routes including Hawrelak Outer Trail, Emily Murphy Connector, EMP Blast, Silver Fox, Ray Gun, Six Shooter, Saskatchewan Drive Access, Belgravia Access North. The final run stretch will be a 2KM cross country run around Hawrelak Park.
*5 Qualifying spots for 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Edmonton
Sprint Cross Triathlon - Multisport National Championship
Sunday July 19, 2026
MINIMUM AGE
Must be 16 years or older on Dec 31, 2026
DISTANCES
Swim 500M, Bike 10KM, Run 4.5KM
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Sprint Cross Triathlon Course will swim in Hawrelak Park lake before getting on the bike to ride a variety of single track, double track and cross country routes including Hawrelak Outer Trail, Emily Murphy Connector, EMP Blast, Silver Fox, Ray Gun, Six Shooter, Saskatchewan Drive Access, Belgravia Access North. Run includes double track and single track trails connecting to Hawrelak and Buena Vista sides of the river.
*5 Qualifying spots for 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Edmonton
Do North Open Water Swim
Friday July 17, 2026
AGE MINIMUM
Must be 16 years or older on Dec 31, 2026
DISTANCES
Swim 750M, 1500m, 2250m
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Dive into adventure at the Do North Open Water Swim! Set in the scenic heart of the city, this event challenges swimmers of all levels to take on the calm but competitive waters of Hawrelak Park Lake. Choose your distance — 750 m (1 lap), 1500 m (2 laps), or 2250 m (3 laps) — and test your endurance in a fun, friendly, and professionally organized race environment. Whether you’re chasing personal bests, warming up to join the triathlon over the weekend or just enjoying the open water experience, this is Edmonton’s newest summer swim event.
Do North Enduro
Sunday July 19, 2026
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Racers will tackle 4 enduro stages within the allotted 2 hour race window. Stages may be run in any order and as many times as the athlete wishes. The athlete's best time from each stage will count towards their final total. All riders MUST complete all stages at least once. The race will be an individual timed stage format with racers starting every 30 seconds. Top 3 awards will be presented to fastest category times. Race routes will be released the day before the race through the Do North Events social media. Race routes will include a variety of the single track trails in the central River Valley surrounding Hawrelak Park.
Accommodations
HOST HOTEL
The Westin
10135 100 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0N7
Rate: $119 CAD/night
Lister Hall
1-047, 11613 87 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2H6
To Book:
Please submit this form to guest.services@ualberta.ca.
Front Desk at 780-492-6056
Booking reference: 2026 World Triathlon Cup
Frequently Asked Questions
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Expression of Interest (EOI) listings for Age Group events open 3 weeks prior to the qualifying race and will close at 11:30PM PST the Friday before the race (unless stated otherwise). Late EOIs will not be accepted.
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Disciplines qualifying for the 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Edmonton, Alberta include:
Sprint Duathlon
Cross Triathlon
Cross Duathlon
Aquathlon
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Disciplines qualifying for the 2027 World Triathlon Championships in Hamburg, Germany include:
Sprint Triathlon
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Qualifying age is determined as of Dec, 31, 2027.
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5 -year age categories for both men and women
*10-year age categories for prizing
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View Medical & Media Release Form Here
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The ONLY draft legal event is the Sprint Duathlon; only road bikes are allowed for this event.
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The water temperature in July typically ranges from 18 °C to 21 °C.
A wetsuit swim is at the discretion of the Technical Delegate and World Triathlon.
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