Ironman Canada Race Course Information and Maps

Swim Course

The swim begins with the opening and anthem at 6:50 a.m. Competitors hit the water at 7 a.m. The swim will start from Okanagan Lake Beach in Rotary Park. You will swim in a North by Northwest direction and . Elevation at transition is 1125 feet. The swim finishes at Okanagan Lake Beach at Rotary Park.

The probability of rain is only slight at this time of year. Morning winds are generally very low and the lake should be calm. However, the water temperature, wave action and wind could at times can cause discomfort, so we highly recommend that you train and compete in a wet suit. Average water temperature on race day is 68 F / 20 C.

Swim security for athletes will be maintained at the highest level from morning entry to race transition until the return from the swim. ANY ATHLETES ELECTING NOT TO RACE MUST NOTIFY THE SWIM DESK IMMEDIATELY. Above all, the safety of each swimmer is our prime concern. A full sweep of the course will be made directly behind the last swimmer. Visual aid will be provided by the Penticton Yacht Club, and the Canoe and Kayak Club. Buoys and aquatic crafts line the course.

Swim to Bike Transition

You will be directed through timing chutes to the wet suit strip area. Athletes requiring eye glasses call for them as they reach the beach. Following wet suit strip, proceed through bike gear racks and then into the change tents. DO NOT drop and change when and where you pick up your gear bag. NO PUBLIC NUDITY PLEASE.

We require you to be fully ready to race before entering the bike lot. This rule is for your own safety as well as our race crews. Swim course closes at 9:20 am.

A nutrient station will be located near the bike lot entrance where you may pick up anything you'll need Personal nutrients are permitted if carried on your person or in a front pack. Sunscreen is available at this point as well.

Transition Area Maps

Overview Transition Area
 

Bike Course

The first 14 km of the bike course (south on Main Street, Lakeside Road and East side Road) is relatively flat. Just past this point, a left turn onto McLean Creek Rd. is the start of a significant climb of approximately 1 km, followed by a scenic winding road that leads through the Okanagan Falls countryside. The route will continue down Peachcliff Estates Hill, where athletes will then turn left on Highway 97 at 10th Avenue in the Township of Okanagan Falls. CAUTION is required on all roads, and avoidance of excessive speeds approaching curves and corners is critical. The next 35 Kms are relatively flat as you ride through Oliver and Osoyoos to the base of Richter Pass. From this point the course becomes more difficult. The long 11 km climb up to Richter Pass (elevation at summit , 2295 feet) and the series of challenging hills beyond the 84 km point complete the most difficult part of the course. From Keremeos (the 132-km point), the ride then follows a gradual uphill climb to the summit at Twin Lakes, and then a fast winding downhill ride to Highway 97 and north to Penticton. Skaha Lake Road to Main Street and the Transition area is also flat.

Technical Vans will be on the course to assist with emergency repairs whenever possible, i.e. replacement of tubes, tires, chains etc.

Remember ... to ingest water, carbohydrate and electrolyte often. Rehydration is important.

Bike Stations are located approximately every 10 miles apart. It is your responsibility to slow for safe nutrient pick-up. Call out your supply requirements clearly and in advance. Crews are instructed not to step across the white line for hand-offs. It is imperative that you don't toss bike bottles, sponges, cups or nutrient bags on the roadside along the course. Bike bottles must be tossed toward the bottle drop at the entrance and/or exit of each station.

The bike Special Needs is located at the turnaround in the Cawston out and back loop at approximately 120 km.
The bike course closes at 5:30 p.m. (10 hours, 30 min from race start)

Bike to Run Transition

Full medical facilities will be available to you at the bike-to-run transition. Athletes requiring IV fluids at this point in the race will not be allowed to continue. The Medical Director's decision is final. At this point, remember, timing crews will check to see that reflective tape is properly pinned before allowing you to leave transition. Both transition times will be included in your bike split.

Please tell friends and relatives to stay off Bike/Run course.

Run Course

The run course for Subaru Ironman Canada is known for its scenic beauty and the enthusiastic support of the volunteers at aid stations along the way. Aid stations are placed approximately every mile.

Leaving Gyro runners go down Lakeshore toward Main.

Turn right at Main run South (up) on Main to Westminster and turn right, run along Westminster to Winnipeg.

Turn right on Winnipeg and run down Winnipeg towards Lakeshore, towards the Peach.

At Lakeshore runners turn left and go out along Lakeshore to the turnaround at Power Street where they loop back and come back to Winnipeg and tun right.

Running up Winnipeg runners turn left and are now on Westminster heading towards Main.  Once runners hit Main they turn tight and go South out on the run course through town.

Turnaround at Christie Beach.

Back in town, almost done.  Runners come down and turn left on Westminster.  Running along Westminster runners turn right on Winnipeg.  At Winnipeg runners turn right and head down towards Lakeshore.  At Lakeshore runners turn left and run along Lakeshore to the turnaround at Power Street.  Once around the turnaround runners now come down Lakeshore back towards the Peach to the finish.  The finish is located on Lakeshore halfway between Winnipeg and Martin Street.

This final stretch will be lined with spectators and supporters to cheer you in.

Runners on the course after dark will be provided with glow sticks, which must be worn or carried to insure your safety and visibility. We encourage you to pick up your sweater or warm ups at the special needs station. It can get quite chilly after sunset.

REMEMBER: SPECIAL NEEDS BAGS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

The marathon course will close officially at 12:00 midnight. All athletes still on the course past 12:00 midnight will be offered a ride to the transition area.