The annual Tyhee Lake Triathlon is coming up near Telkwa with both experienced and new participants attending.
It will run on Saturday at Tyhee Lake Provincial Park with three races happening.
“There is a duathlon for people who don’t want to swim, and they run five kilometers, bike 30 kilometres, then run five kilometres again,” said Race Director Ali Howard.
The Sprint Triathlon is their most popular because it takes about two hours to complete with 750 meter swim, 20 kilometre bike ride, and a five kilometre run.
A standard race is also being held with double the distance of the Sprint with each race also having teams’ options.
“Last year we had record numbers and this year we’re looking at lower numbers than that due to a trail race in Valemount that 24 people from Smithers attended,” Howard said.
Swim and Bike secessions have been held ahead of race day to help athletes get to know the routes with the bikers getting training from a national team coach.
A BBQ will be held at the end of the race along with prizes being awarded to participants.
Spectators are invited to watch the event and are asked to arrive from the Telkwa side of Telkwa High Road.
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