Guelph Lake 1 Pre-Race

June 2026 - Information for your upcoming race in Guelph

Summer Is Here!

Guelph Lake 1 is the second stop in the Subaru Triathlon Series and Father's Day Weekend!! You are receiving this email because you have registered for a race on June 20th or June 21st. We hope this gives you plenty of time to get organized and mentally prepared for the event.

If you have a friend who still needs to register - we are accepting race registrations online until 10am on Thursday, June 18th, but will also have on-site registration for any races that are not sold out.

Athlete Gate Fees:

Directions to

Guelph Lake Conservation Area, Guelph, ON

Race Site:

Hwy 401 to Hwy #6 North, through Guelph. East on Conservation Road to Conservation Area.

Athlete Gate Fees:

Athletes are paid for by Trisport Events Inc.

Gate Fees for Spectators:

$9.50 (13yrs+), $7.50 (65+) and $4.00 per child (4-12 yrs).

No Cash - Debit or Credit only

The fees paid go to the Guelph Lake Conservation area. In order to help speed up the entrance to the park please have any spectator fees ready at the gate.

NOTE: Try-A-Tri Athletes - please do not arrive at the park between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. as you will be stopped at the gate until the Olympic finishes their bike segment. You are welcome to come early and cheer on the Olympic athletes or simply just time your arrival for 11:30 a.m. or later. PLEASE don't rack your bikes in the transition area until after the Olympic race is over. There will be a temporary rack for short term convenience.

NOTES:

Please exercise caution on Watson Rd during the bike portion of your race. Watson Rd is bumpy - just be mindful. This extends for the first and last 2.5km of all bike courses.

Please be aware that there are a few speed bumps leaving the park - please be cautious on your bike!

Please ask your supporters to come equipped with drinks and snacks.

If you are a FIRST TIME TRIATHLETE OR DUATHLETE we want you to be excited and prepared. If you haven't already done so please go to the BEGINNERS GUIDE BUTTON on the above for great tips and tricks. Nothing makes your first race experience better than coming prepared!

Race Day Schedule

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Race Kit Pick-Up (all races): 6:30 am – 7:45 am – located behind snack bar, down the hill from transition.
Olympic Triathlon Start: 8:00am
Olympic Duathlon Start: 8:20am

NOTE: Try-A-Tri Athletes – please do not arrive at the park between 8:30am and 11:30 am as you will be stopped at the gate until the Olympic finishes. You are welcome to come early and cheer on the Olympic athletes or simply just time your arrival for 11:30am or later. PLEASE don’t rack your bikes in the transition area until after the Olympic race is over.

Registration Reopens (Try-A-Tri): 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Try-A-Tri Start: 2:00 pm
Awards: scheduled after each event (when last finisher crosses the line)
Post-Race Party: after each event.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Race Pick-Up and Registration: 7:15 am- 8:45 am
Sprint Triathlon: 9:00am
Sprint Duathlon: 9:15am
Awards: 11:30am (approximate)
Post-Race Party:- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

2026 On-Site Race Kit Pick Up Procedures

Every Athlete Must Check In

Once you get to the race site you will need to complete these steps in order

STEP 1 Look for your name on the alphabetical race list and find your race number.

STEP 2 Proceed to the appropriate table to pick up your race credential envelope and swim cap (if applicable). After you get your envelope, check the contents and then proceed to pick up your t-shirt. There are 3 things in your envelope 1- race bib, 2-bike & helmet stickers & 3-post race food wristband (put this on before your race). Pins will be available if you need them. (NOTE: Waivers for pre-registered athletes were electronically signed on-line)

STEP 3 T-shirt pick up (show your envelope label to the volunteers for your size selection)

STEP 4 Timing chip pick up located at the end of registration.

STEP 5 Self Body Marking. Instructions and markers will be available just past the Timing Chips Table.

Relay Teams

Please have all team members with you when picking up your kit. If all team members were not signed up on-line, the team member(s) who have yet to sign the event and Triathlon Ontario waivers must do so at the Race Day Registration/Solutions Table before the team can continue with race kit pick up.

Are you looking for a qualifying spot to the 2027 Age Group Sprint Triathlon or Sprint Duathlon Championships or the Mixed Team Relay? You must complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) by June 19th, 2026. More information on the Triathlon Canada website.

Click Here for more details

Guelph Lake 1 Wave Charts

Click on the image below for the complete document.

Check out the time your wave starts and the colour of swim cap to be worn.

If you are new to this sport and find yourself leaving in one of the first waves but would prefer the last wave, please see Valerie, Liz or Molly at the Solutions Table after you pick up your race kit and t-shirt and timing chip.

Volunteers needed for Guelph Lake 1

If you have family and/or friends coming to support you and they would like to volunteer, please email (or have them email) dave@trisportcanada.com

At this point our biggest need is for Sunday (June 21).

IMPORTANT - Race Particulars

Points of Interest

Please be aware that the road into and out of the park has speed bumps. Keep alert!
The quickest way to get DQ'd is to cross the centre line on the bike course roads. This is a mandatory Triathlon Ontario rule that they do not take lightly. This is for everyone's safety.
Please remember that roads are not closed to vehicular traffic. Police are available throughout the courses to help with traffic flow.
Please stay right to allow others to pass you. Don't cut corners on the bike or run courses.
Each km of the run will be marked with a sign on the road
Each 5 km will be marked on the bike course

Always be courteous of fellow athletes and encouraging to those new to the sport.

Please listen and respect the Triathlon Ontario officials on the course. They are there for your safety and enjoyment of the race.

Please note: No personal listening devices of any kind are not allowed while racing and are subject to disqualification.

Smile as you cross the finish line. As always, FinisherPix Photographers will be there to take your picture. Pictures can be viewed after the event on their website ( FinisherPix.com)

Please check the weather reports and remember to plan accordingly. Come well hydrated and rested. Pack extra drinks for you and your family. Each athlete will receive a bottle of water at the finish line. Please only take one! We need to enforce this to ensure that those finishing later on in the day also get one.

Aid Stations

Aid stations for the Olympic Run events

The 10 km run has 3 aid stations which you will pass a total of 7 times also with water and Wake Water.

Aid stations for Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon Run

5 km run has 1 aid station in which you will pass 2 times each to get Wake Water and water.

Aid Station for the Try-a-Tri Run

There will be one aid station that you will pass twice.

Racking Your Bike In Transition Area

Olympic & Sprint Tri Age Group Athletes : Rack your bike according to your AGE GROUP and SEX. ie- Men 30-34.

Olympic & Sprint Duathlon Age Group Athletes: Rack your bike according to your wave

Elites: have their own rack.

Relays: also have their own rack.

Try-A-Tri: will rack by their AGE-GROUP and SEX ie. Women 20-24

Please look at the sign on the end of the rack for your correct designation.

Click on the images below for larger race maps.

Run and Swim Courses (above)

Sprint Bike Course (below)

Olympic Bike Map (above)

Try-a-Tri Bike Course (below)

Subaru offers a $750 cash back athlete rebate

to Subaru Triathlon Series finishers!

Link to the Subaru Rebate Page

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