The Course
The Ironman 70.3 Calgarycourse is one of the most scenic courses in the entire 70.3 series. With rolling hills and crystal clear waters set on the backdrop of the majestic Rock Mountains, the course is both challenging and breathtaking.
Swim – 1.9 km (1.2 miles) – 1 loop
Cut off time: 1 hour and ten minutes after the start of your wave.
The swim starts at the CottageClub at Ghost Lake. The course is a loop heading north under the Highway 1A bridge and into a sheltered section of the reservoir. The swim will continue north for about 850 metres before turning left for 25 metres then left again now heading south. Returning back towards the starting point. The course exits the water out of the boat ramp and into the parking area adjacent to the ramp at CottageClub.
The swim starts at the CottageClub at Ghost Lake. The course is a loop heading north under the Highway 1A bridge and into a sheltered section of the reservoir. The swim will continue north for about 850 metres before turning left for 25 metres then left again now heading south. Returning back towards the starting point. The course exits the water out of the boat ramp and into the parking area adjacent to the ramp at CottageClub.
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Bike – 94 km (58 miles) – point-to-point
Cut off time: 5 hours after the start of your wave.
The bike course is point to point with no out and back so it is impossible for us to have the course at exactly 90km. The course is slightly less than 94kms. While we’re sorry for the increased difference, the challenging nature and scenery alone more than makes up for it. If you’ve seen a more beautiful 70.3 course, we’d like to know!
Exit transition traveling east on Highway 1A toward Calgary
Turn left (north) on Grand Valley Road
Turn right (east) on Township Road 280
Turn right (south) on Horse Creek Road
Turn left (east) on Highway 1A
Turn right (south) on Highway 22
Turn left (east) on Township Road 250
Turn right (south) on Rural Road 31
Turn left (east) on Lower Springbank Road
Turn right (south) on 69th Street
Turn left (east) on Glenmore Trail (HWY 8)
Continue past Sarcee Trail to the right on Glenmore Trail
Turn right (south) on 37th Street and proceed into North Glenmore Park to Transition
The bike course is point to point with no out and back so it is impossible for us to have the course at exactly 90km. The course is slightly less than 94kms. While we’re sorry for the increased difference, the challenging nature and scenery alone more than makes up for it. If you’ve seen a more beautiful 70.3 course, we’d like to know!
Exit transition traveling east on Highway 1A toward Calgary
Turn left (north) on Grand Valley Road
Turn right (east) on Township Road 280
Turn right (south) on Horse Creek Road
Turn left (east) on Highway 1A
Turn right (south) on Highway 22
Turn left (east) on Township Road 250
Turn right (south) on Rural Road 31
Turn left (east) on Lower Springbank Road
Turn right (south) on 69th Street
Turn left (east) on Glenmore Trail (HWY 8)
Continue past Sarcee Trail to the right on Glenmore Trail
Turn right (south) on 37th Street and proceed into North Glenmore Park to Transition
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Run – 21.1 km (13.1 miles) – out-and-back
Cut off time: 8 hours after the start of your wave
Exit Transition Area heading east through North Glenmore Park toward the Canoe Club
Turn around and head back past transition
Follow the path through Weaselhead Natural Environment Park
Continue up to South Glenmore Park to the turn around point
Return following the same route
The finish line is adjacent to T2
Exit Transition Area heading east through North Glenmore Park toward the Canoe Club
Turn around and head back past transition
Follow the path through Weaselhead Natural Environment Park
Continue up to South Glenmore Park to the turn around point
Return following the same route
The finish line is adjacent to T2
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Wave Schedule
| Wave | Start Time | Athletes in this Wave | Swim Cap Colour |
| Pro | 7:00 | PROS and AWAD | White |
| Wave 1 | 7:15 | Males 30-44 | Green |
| Wave 2 | 7:25 | Males 18-29 & 45+ | Dark Blue |
| Wave 3 | 7:35 | All Females | Pink |
| Wave 4 | 7:45 | Newbies | Orange |
Wave Start Times Subject to change.
who we are
Rocky Mountain Triathlon Company
Suite 100, 7710 5th Street SE
Calgary, Alberta T2H 2L9 Canada
Suite 100, 7710 5th Street SE
Calgary, Alberta T2H 2L9 Canada
Contact Us
For more details or any information on the Calgary Ironman 70.3, please email us:
Ironmancalgary@gmail.com
Ironmancalgary@gmail.com