Location
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Penticton, Canada
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Race
website
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Time
of year held
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August
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Approx
Athlete Numbers
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300
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Does
it typically sell out?
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No
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One
word description for the event
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Great
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Good
for first iron distance race?
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Yes
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Tips for overseas athletes getting to the venue:
SWIM
One
word description for the swim
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Great
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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Typically
wetsuit-legal?
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Yes
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Swim
course description
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Lake, mass start
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Swim tips
- Wide start, back yourself.
BIKE
One
word description for the bike
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Best
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GPS
map link for the bike course
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Video
link for the bike course
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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Single lap
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Bike Course description
- Bit of everything
- The best on the circuit
- The climb to twin lakes is tougher than Richter Pass
Bike Course tips
- Check out McClean Creek to the Highway.
RUN
One
word description for the run
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Scenic
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GPS
map link for the run course
|
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Video
link for the run course
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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Single lap
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Run course description
- Out and back scenic run along the Skaha Lake
Run course tips
- Be aware of the wind direction.
SUPPORTERS
Tips for supporters get the most out of watching the
event?
Great places to eat:
Best bike or tri shop in town:
Best pick for accommodation:
Best things for the kids to do:
Cool things to do after the race:
- Wine tours
Any warnings that people should know about before
entering:
OVERALL
General tips:
Best thing about this race:
- Great course and town
- Oldest iron distance race around, lots of history
Anything negative about this race:
- Size of the event at the moment.
Have you done this race?
Thank you to the
following people who have contributed content to this page: Clive Asplen
