Course

"Calgary 70.3 showcases the clean waters of Ghost Lake against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. You'll bike through the rolling foothills and enjoy the panoramic views of the wide open Prairies and ranch country.  With Calgary's skyscrapers in the distance, the run through the valleys of the Glenmore Reservoir will be a breathtaking race that combines big city energy with Western Hospitality."
     -Lisa Bentley, 11x Ironman Winner

Swim - 1.9km (1.2 miles) - 1 loop - Map, photos and details available here.

• The swim starts and finishes at the boat ramp located at the Ghost Reservoir (Provincial Park). The course is one loop and begins heading directly away from the boat ramp before turning left (north) under the Highway 1A bridge and into a sheltered arm of the reservoir. The swim will head north for approximately 850 meters before turning to the right for 25 meters then right again now heading south. Shortly after passing under the bridge the course turns right again heading back towards the boat ramp. The swim course exits the water on the left hand side of the boat ramp. Transition 1 is located in the parking lot adjacent to the boat ramp.

Bike - 94km (58 miles) - point-to-point - Bike map and profile info available here.

• This a point-to-point bike course with no out & back; therefore, it is impossible for us to make the the course exactly 90km.  In actuality the course is slightly less than 94 kms.  We apologize for the increased distance but make no apologies for the challenging nature and scenic beauty it holds. If there is a more beautiful 70.3 let us know, we’d like to sign up and race it ourselves!

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

Run - 21.1km (13.1 miles) - out and back - Run map and profile info available here.

• Exit Transition Area heading east through North Genmore 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

Cut-Off Times

• Swim: 1:10 after the last wave start

• Bike: 5 hours after the last wave start

• Run: 8 hours after the last wave start