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Adults
Adults ages 14+ are welcome to participate in our weekly training program, as well as in all of our events! We run an annual Adult Try-A-Tri in April, and our local Sprint Triathlon in June every year.
Kids Race Series
Kids want to have fun too! We offer three free kids races throughout the summer months for ages 3-18. All of our kids events are run out of MacDonald Island Park. Distances are according to age group. You do not need to be a member of the NLTC for your kids to register in the kids race series - registration is open and free for all kids in the Wood Buffalo community!
Join us for a free trial. Any and all training sessions are open to the public, ages 16 and over. Participants will gain experience in the club and have the opportunity to complete a Try-A-Tri Super Sprint Triathlon at the end of the trial.
Welcome back inside. Join coach Chuck for a peddle pumping session that will keep your legs spinning.
To donut or not to donut, that is the question. The answer is to donut four times! Racers will eat a donut, run 400m at the Holy Trinity Blue Track and repeat x 4. Bring your own donuts and dunk of choice. Heats will be run for all combinations of racers, prizes are awarded based on non-sensical rules made entirely up by donut aficionado, Chuck Wilkinson.
This is it folks. The main event of the year, the local sprint distance triathlon.
Register here
Run the Runway 2023
Run the Runway is a 5k running event held on the ACTUAL RUNWAY at the Fort McMurray Airport!
Starting at the North Terminal Apron (Old Terminal building), we'll run out onto the taxiway, turn left onto the runway, circle an airport fire truck at the end, run all the way back down the runway, around another firetruck, then back to the start point.
Due to runway closure limitations, all participants must be able to complete the event in under 50 minutes. Anyone who hasn't passed the taxiway we start on after 25 minutes will be redirected to the apron.
Strollers are permitted, however are required to be running strollers with wheels at least 9" in diameter. This is to allow for emergency evacuation of the runway through the uneven grassy infield in the event of an aircraft needing the runway for an emergency landing. No bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, etc. are permitted. No dogs or other animals are permitted to attend the event as it takes place inside the secure airport perimeter.
Up for a questionable good time?
This is the beer mile that we all know and love. If it's the first time you are hearing about it's a simple and fun race. Drink a beer run 500 meters, grab a beer, drink, run, beer, drink, run, beer, drink, run. Four laps and four beers.
beermile.com is where we get the rules.
There will be lame prizes and bragging rights for life on the line.
The location of the race will be posted in the comments section. Grab some friends and have a fun time doing a quick and fun race.
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Get in, get out. Take the plunge into Gregoire Lake at the Anzac day use area. Campfire and hot chocolate provided.
Looking to get your feet wet? Little nervous about how a triathlon goes? Come out and try our indoor triathlon. It may be cold outside but we're going to have a good time inside. Register here
The Northern Lights Triathlon Club welcomes the new fitness enthusiasts with a free two week trial of the club's offerings. Come out and swim with the club on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, or join us for spin classes on Monday and Wednesday. See the training schedule for times and locations. Try out a fun & social lifestyle change!
The Northern Lights Triathlon Club Spring Social is a family friendly event held annually to welcome new members to the triathlon family! Whether you've just joined, are thinking about joining or have been with us for a while - come on out and get to know everyone!
Join us for an evening of Tri-Family seasonal celebration. Food will be potluck, so please post in the Facebook event with what you will be bringing. Alcohol and mix will be provided but bring your own if you have a preference. There will be the traditional Chinese Gift Exchange so bring a $25 gift to participate.
Building from the Try-A-Tri in October, this event will further develop your transition skills and love of triathlon.
08:30 - 9:00 - Head up to the spin pocket and set up your spin bike and spin-to-run transition. You can bring your bike and trainer or use one of the NLTC spin bikes. Don't forget water and a towel too. Then head down to the pool change room and get ready to swim!
09:00 - Swim 750 m (15 lengths at 50 m). Then dry off and change into your bike clothes and head over to the Shell Place Field House. Spin for 20 km (or choose a time if you don't have a distance estimator). Finally, run 5 km in the field house.
Join us for a Indoor Triathlon Experience!
This event is designed to get you pumped about Triathlon. For new and experienced athletes both, athletes will swim, bike and run at their own pace INDOORS
Here's how the event breaks down:
- 10 minute pool swim in lanes
- 15 minute transition to bike (walk to the running track upstairs and set up a spin bike)
- 30 minute spin
- 5 minute transition to run (get ready to run on the track)
- 20 minute run
Volunteers will be helping count laps and providing assistance.
Cost: The event is FREE.
Registration will open soon on the NLTC.ca website
Ironman World Championships may be postponed but Kona-Giving is not! Join us for potluck Thanksgiving Tri-Family dinner at Chuck and Farrah’s place.
Watch the Ironman world championships live with good friends and great food. Pot luck dinner (people bring their A game) and a live stream of the championships. At Farrah & Chuck's, always a great time,
The Northern Lights Triathlon Club is pleased to bring back the KIDS RACE SERIES: DUATHLON, the third in our 2017 Kids Events. Run, Bike and Run some more— for racers of all ages.
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The NLTC is proud to host the Kids Race Series TRIATHLON! Swim, Bike and Run Race for kids of all ages.
Register in advance at www.nltc.ca or register on the morning of!
Registration and race package pickup begins at 8am in the lobby of MacDonald Island Park. We will distribute course maps, race numbers and let you know where to put the kids bikes before they start the race.The race starts at 9am with a pre-race briefing on the pool deck. Kids will be divided into heats based on age/ability. Family and friends can cheer racers on as they complete their swim, bike and run.
Races Distances (approx)
Under 7 Year Olds 25m swim (lifejackets welcome), 1.25km bike, 500m run
8-9 Year Olds 50m swim, 2.5km bike, 1km run
10 Years Old and over 200m swim, 5km bike, 2km run
Medals, snacks and congratulations await the athletes at the finish line. Race will be moved to an indoor Aquathlon if weather is uncooperative. Racers will require a bike and ANSII or Snell approved helmet with chin strap. They will NOT be allowed to participate without these items.
Kids entry is FREE.
Race rules can be found at http://www.triathlon.ab.ca/kos
See you all race day!!!
Annual Tri-Family Christmas Party! Pot Luck Dinner. Secret santa gift exchange and good times.
Run Bike Run. Simple right? Anyone can do it? Well that means you! A great event for those looking to avoid getting wet. bring the kids and bring a friend.
The NLTC is putting on the annual kids triathlon & Adult Try-A-Tri. This free event is for ages 5 - 80 and will offer a Swim / Bike / Run race of varying lengths for the different age groups. Transition setup will be the morning of the race and it will all be taking place on the MacDonald Island grounds. Snacks, prizes and medals will be provided. Sign up on the Registration page
Swim / Run format for this race. Varying lengths for diffent age groups. A fast race for all ages. Swag, prizes and food provided. Also a finishers medal for all athletes.
Link to the Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Format: Swim-Bike-Run
Adult and child registration here!
Meeting at the Discovery center for a fun and slow ride for an hour. Showing the basics of group riding and sharing some of the local road biking favorites. Then we break and meet up at the McMurray Experience (Jubilee Plaza)right by the Blue Mountain Bistro. There will be a BBQ and a demonstration of basic bike maintenance and how to change a flat tire.
Format: Swim-Run
Race by time, not by distance.
