The world’s largest Triathlon Series will be coming to Guelph Lake Conservation Area here on June 21 and 22.
The Subaru Triathlon Series’ third event of the 2014 season will have over 1,700 athletes participating at Guelph Lake on the race weekend.
It marks the second triathlon hosted in open water in 2014.
Organizers describe the Guelph Lake Triathlon as Ontario’s premier event (due to the venue and surrounding area)and Canada’s largest triathlon race weekend.
Athletes from across Ontario will be racing in the three events hosted on the weekend.
There’s a new format this year, with the Olympic triathlon taking place on Saturday.
The Olympic distance consists of a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run; the duathlon replaces the swim with a 2km run.
At 2pm the Try-a-Tri consisting of a 375m swim, 10km bike and 2.5km run will take place; this event is geared to the beginner athlete.
On Sunday the Sprint Triathlon consisting of a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run will start at 9am.
For those athletes who chose not to swim a duathlon is also offered; the duathlon consists of a 2km run, 20km bike and 5km run.
The Guelph Lake Triathlon offers something for all multi-sport athletes.
Athletes will be using local roads north of the Guelph Lake Conservation Area for the biking and running segments of the events.
Those interested in learning more about the Guelph Lake Triathlon can visit www.trisportcanada.com.
