Located at Buntzen Lake in Port Moody, BC (suburb of Vancouver). The XTC race festival weekend promises fun for everyone. The XTC Off-Road Triathlon is the climax of the XTC Canada series.

Race Information:
Entry Fee
Race Location
Course
Triathlon Canada Rules
Package Pickup
Schedule of Events
Duathlon
Junior Race
Brooks 5 & 10km Trail Run Race
Accomodations
Race Sponsors

XTC Vancouver

2008 Canadian National Off-Road Triathlon Championships!

Off-Road Triathlon part of the Junior Race Series!

The XTC Vancouver race is a 1500 metre swim, 24k mountain bike and a 10k trail run. The race is open to all levels, whether you are a new to off-road triathlon or you are a pro-athlete. Athletes can compete in the XTC as an individual or a team.

The Half XTC is a 750 metre swim, 12k mountain bike and a 5k trail run. We have modified the mountain bike course for 2005 to make it more beginner-friendly. Athletes can compete in the Half XTC race as a team or an individual. This race is for people seeking a less-demanding off-road triathlon experience.

Thinking it would be a great race if you didn't have to swim. No problem! Check out the duathlon instead! You can participate in either the half distance or full distance duathlon.

We are pleased to announce that the XTC Vancouver is the National Off-Road Triathlon Championships designated by Triathlon Canada. In addition, Half Distance Off-Road Triathlon is part of the Triathlon BC Junior Race Series. This if for the 16-19 age group. Earn points towards the series. Check out Tri BC for more details.

»XTC Vancouver Entry Fee:

XTC
Individual $75 CDN
Team - $100 CDN for a team of 2; $130 CDN for a team of 3

XTC Duathlon
Individual $75 CDN

Half XTC
Individual $50 CDN
Team - $75 CDN for a team of 2; $100 CDN for a team of 3

Half XTC Duathlon
Individual $50 CDN

$10 individual / $15 team price increase August 5th to September 5th. Additional $10 increase for registration September 6th. Registration fee includes an event T-shirt (or you can upgrade to a tech shirt (see registration section for more detail), awards meal and much more. Sorry, no refunds, transfer or rollovers. Note: We cannot guarantee that you will receive the size of shirt you want or a race T-Shirt at all if you register late. We have to order our shirts well in advance, therefore only those registering early are guaranteed a shirt and shirt size.

Please note: A Triathlon BC license is required. Membership cards must be presented at package pickup. No membership cards, you pay. We don't care if your dog ate it or you left it in your other wetsuit - you pay. Triathlon BC charges a single-day licence fee of $10.00 per person. Single-day licences will be available through XTC registration.

»XTC Vancouver Race Location:

Buntzen Lake
Port Moody, BC CANADA

»XTC Vancouver Course:

XTC - swim/bike/run

XTC - pdf map

Half XTC - swim/bike/run

Half XTC - pdf map

»Triathlon Canada - Off-Road Triathlon Rules

It essential you know and understand the Triathlon BC and Triathlon Canada rules for racing. In addition to the standard rules of Triathlon Canada, their are additional rules for Off-Road Triathlon. Please visit Triathlon BC and Triathlon Canada for their standard rules and click this link for the additional Triathlon Canada Off-Road Triathlon Rules.

»XTC Vancouver Package Pickup:

Friday, September 5th
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Buntzen Lake - Event Expo
Port Moody, BC

Saturday, September 6th
7:15am to 8:00am
Buntzen Lake - Event Expo
Port Moody, BC

PLEASE NOTE: The gates to Buntzen Lake do not open until 7:00am on Saturday, September 6th. You will not be able to access the park until this time.

NEW RULES WITH TRAITHLON BC FOR ATHLETE CHECK IN (on race day)!

At athlete check in you will be required to show picture identification (driver’s license or passport) when you check in. NO EXCEPTIONS! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE PICTURE ID YOU WILL NOT RACE. Why, you ask? Triathlon BC, the Race Organizers and the Event are liable if something goes wrong and people race under someone else’s name. In order to prevent this, Triathlon BC now requires ID to be shown so that we know who is racing. You will be required to show your picture ID and sign a waiver before you receive your timing chip and get body marked. Please allow time for this.

Also, if you are not a member of TRIBC or the Alberta Triathlon Association (ATA) you will be required to pay the day-of-race insurance fee of $10. We will have a list of current TRIBC members as supplied by TRIBC race week. If you are not a member of TRIBC or ATAT and did not send in the day-of-race fee with your registration then you will be required to pay the day-of-race fee as per the direction we have received from TRIBC. Triathlon membership numbers from provinces and states other than BC or Alberta will not be accepted. If you are a member of TRIBC or ATA do not forget to bring your membership card with you to package pickup or athlete check in. No card … you pay the fee. No money to pay the fee … you will not race. There will be no refunds or rollovers if you are not able to race because you forgot your picture ID or you do not have race day insurance coverage. Okay, now that we have all of that out of the way, we look forward to seeing you September!

»Schedule of Events:

• 9:00am - XTC Vancouver Off-Road Triathlon/Duathlon Full Distance Race Start
• 9:00am - Brooks XTC Trail Run Race Start
• 9:30am - XTC Vancouver Off-Road Triathlon/Duathlon Half Distance Race Start

»Duathlon:

Half XTC Duathlon: 5km Trail Run/15km Mountain Bike/5km Trail Run
XTC Duathlon: 5km Trail Run/24km Mountain Bike/10km Trail Run

See Course section upbove for maps

»Junior Race:

The Half Distance XTC Off-Road Triathlon is open to Junior racers ages 16-19. See the above course description for detailed course information.

The XTC Vancouver Half Distance Off-Road Triathlon is part of the Triathlon BC Junior Race Series. Earn points towards the series. Check out Tri BC for more details.

»Brooks XTC 5 & 10 km Trail Run Race:

5km & 10km Trail Run/Walk Race
Saturday, September 6
9:00am Start

Entry Fee: $20 through August 30th/ $25 September to 5th/ $30 on Race Day. $3.00 BC Athletics race day insurance fee if you are not a member of BC Athletics. $5.00 from each entry donated to charity.

5km & 10km course

Want to catch part of the action happening on the weekend. Come out
and run on the XTC trail run course. Awards to the top three males and females. There will also be great draw prizes so stick around for the awards ceremony.

»Accomodations:

There are no hotels in Port Moody. Options are hotels in Coquitlam (Ramada) or Port Coquitlam. There is a campsite located at the entrance of the park, Anmore Camplands & RV Park.

»XTC Vancouver Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor: Brooks

Other Sponsors: Speedo Canada, TAC Mobility, Runner's Den, Different Bikes, Clif, Active Life Physiotherapy