World Triathlon

The 2013 Edmonton Triathlon Festival is a weekend full of exciting triathlon events from June 22-23 at Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, Canada.

The event combines fast-paced races for Elite, Junior Elite, Age Group, Kids of Steel, Paratriathlon and Try-a-Tri athletes. The event, the only Canadian stop on the ITU World Cup Tour, attracts Elite and Age Group triathletes of all ages and abilities from around the globe.

Elite – Sprint Distance
Swim 750m (1 lap)
Beach start
Water temperature: 16 degree. Celsius to 23 degrees Celsius
Man made lake
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Bike 20km (1 lap of long, 2 of short )
Closed roads
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Run 5km (2 laps)
1 hill per lap, one dead turn
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Prize money distribution. Elite men and women:
1st. 7,500 USD
2nd. 6,000 USD
3rd. 4,500 USD
4th. 3,000 USD
5th. 2,100 USD
6th. 1,800 USD
7th. 1,500 USD
8th. 1,200 USD
9th. 1,000 USD
10th. 800 USD
11th. 700 USD
12th. 600 USD
13th. 550 USD
14th. 500 USD
15th. 450 USD
16th. 400 USD
17th. 400 USD
18th. 400 USD
19th. 400 USD
20th. 400 USD