Canadian Forces Base Edmonton is holding a sprint and try-a-tri (super sprint) distance triathlon on May 11, 2024 with all proceeds being donated to the Soldier-on Program, a not-for-profit organization that supports serving and retired members to overcome mental health and physical illness or injury through sport and physical activity. The Beat-the-Base Triathlon will be closed course and open to military, veterans, and civilians over the age of 8. This event is meant to promote fitness and provide an opportunity for all experience levels to participate. As an early season triathlon, the weather can be a bit unpredictable with heat, cold, or somehow a combination of both with rain and/or snow so be prepared for the weather. 

The race will commence at 12:30pm and last wave starting no later than 4:00 pm to allow the best weather the day has to offer. Waves will be 20 people each, seeded based on swim times.

Swim – (Sprint – 800 yards / Try-a-Tri – 400 yards)

The swim leg will be held in the base pool (25 yards) with the transition area complete with warming tents just to the North of the pool. 

Bike – (Sprint – 20km / Try-a-Tri – 10km)

The on-base cycle will initially be focused on the (retired) runway, which at one time was built to accommodate B-52 bombers during the Second World War and later designated as an emergency space shuttle landing site by NASA. The cycle phase will then pass in front of the various units housed on the base who will all see deployments on various missions abroad over the next year. 

Run – (Sprint – 5km / Try-a-Tri – 2.5km)

The run will then move onto the trail system north of the pool.

SWAG & Awards

All Participants will receive a race completion dog tags, a race branded swim cap, a light meal and coffee post race, and a race branded long sleeve shirt. Shirts will only be guaranteed by members who register NO LATER THAN 28 Apr 24.  

Presentations and awards will be handed out at the close of the race to each age group. There will be a special token for those who complete the ‘Beat the Base’ Challenge by achieving a time of 1:25:00 or less in the open category or 1:30:00 or less for the female category.  

Racer Guide

Please come back and check this page for the release of Racer Orders (athlete’s guide) NO LATER THAN 01 May 24. Good luck and enjoy the race!

Registration

There are 3 ways to register:

1. The online booking website, REGISTER NOW!
   1. Find the race under: Course Catalog / Family (all ages) / physical / Beat the Base Triathlon
2. Call the base gym at 780-973-4011 Ext 4392
3. In person at the Garrison Gym 185 Mons Ave, CFB Edmonton, AB

Fees: 

                CAF Members - $75.00

                Veteran, DND Employee / Military Family - $90

                Public - $105

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