The Spring Thaw Triathlon on May 14, 2017 consists of two distances: a Sprint and a Try-a-tri. This is the perfect opportunity for beginner triathletes to try a shorter distance race, and for veteran triathletes to kick-start their triathlon seasons. Centered on the University of Alberta North Campus, the Spring Thaw aims to provide a fun and feasible compettitive environment for student triathletes, and to promote triathlon in the Edmonton community.
If you are interested in volunteering, please go to https://www.volunteersignup.org/KXH3H for a full list of volunteer opportunites.
Date: May 14, 2017
Location: University of Alberta Van Vliet Complex
Check-in starts: 6:00 am
Check-in ends: 7:30 am
Race Starts: 8:00 am
Relay
Teams are permitted to register for a relay event of either Sprint or Try-a-Tri distances. Relay teams may include up to 3 racers. Team members will be required to sign liability waivers when they pick-up their race packages.
Race Package Pickup
May 13th from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
May 14th from 6:00 am to 7:30 am
Race packages can be picked up outside the Transition Zone at Varsity Field outside Van Vliet Complex.
Bike Drop-off
There will be no early bike drop-off for the 2017 Spring Thaw Triathlon. All bikes must be dropped off at the Transition Zone on varsity field outside of the Van Vliet Complex between 6:00 and 7:45am on race day (May 14th).
Rules & Regulations
1. All athletes aged 19 and under must have full ATA Memberships to participate.
2. Helmets are mandatory (ANSI or CSA approved cycling helmets only)
3. NO Drafting - cyclists must be two or more bike lengths behind, except when passing.
4. Spectators are not permitted on pool deck or in transition area.
5. ITU & Triathlon Canada competition rules apply.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Sprint Closed
Online registration closed-
750m Swim, 21K Bike, 5K Run
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ClosedJan. 6 – Apr. 15
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$70.00Apr. 15 – May 12
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Try-a-Tri Closed
Online registration closed-
400m Swim, 14K Bike, 2.5K Run
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ClosedJan. 6 – Apr. 15
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$60.00Apr. 15 – May 12
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Sprint Relay Closed
Online registration closed-
750m Swim, 21K Bike, 5K Run. 3 Person Relay
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ClosedJan. 6 – Apr. 15
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$90.00Apr. 15 – May 12
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Try-a-Tri Relay Closed
Online registration closed-
400m Swim, 14K Bike, 2.5K Run. 3 Person Relay.
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ClosedJan. 6 – Apr. 15
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$90.00Apr. 15 – May 12
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Volunteers
Like all triathlons, the Spring Thaw depends on volunteers for the organization, set-up, and operation of the race. We especially depend on volunteers to help ensure the safely of our athletes while on the roadways of the race route. Please consider volunteering for the 2017 Spring Thaw Triathlon. There are many opportunities for people of all ages get involved.
CLICK HERE to see all of our volunteer opportunities this year.
We greatly appreciate your help in making our race a successful event!!
Race Route
Sprint: 4 bike loops & 2 run loops
Try-A-Tri: 2 bike loops & 1 run loop
ATA Day Membership Fees
All athletes participating in the Spring Thaw, or any other triathlon in Alberta, must either be a full ATA member or sign up for a day membership for the race. To sign up for a full ATA membership, please go the Alberta Triathlon Association website.
New this year, rather than paying at the time of registration, day membership fees must be obtained prior to the registration process at the following link:
https://www.registrationlogic.com/secure/Register.aspx?E=2685
Thank-you for your understanding during this change of process. If you have already paid your Day Membership Fee on this website, you do not have to follow the link, as your payment will be accepted by the ATA.
Fee Notes
1. Online registration will close at 11:59pm on Friday, May 12th, 2017
2. An online processing fee will be applied to your online registration into this event.
3. All funds payable in Canadian Dollars.
4. VISA, MC, Amex, and Discover Card accepted
5. Your credit card statement will show a charge from Race Roster or Fast North Corp for your registration into this event.
Event schedule
- Sat., May 13, 2017 4:00 p.m. - Race Package Pick-up Starts
- Sat., May 13, 2017 8:00 p.m. - Race Package Pick-up Ends
- Sun., May 14, 2017 7:45 a.m. - Pre-Race Briefing
- Sun., May 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. - Sprint Starts
- Sun., May 14, 2017 11:30 a.m. - Try-A-Tri Starts (approx)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ian Burns
