World Triathlon

The 2013 Edmonton Triathlon Festival is a weekend full of exciting triathlon events from June 22-23 at Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, Canada. The event combines fast-paced races for Elite, Junior Elite, Age Group, Kids of Steel, Paratriathlon and Try-a-Tri athletes. The event, the only Canadian stop on the ITU World Cup Tour, attracts Elite and Age Group triathletes of all ages and abilities from around the globe. Elite – Sprint Distance Swim 750m (1 lap) Beach start Water temperature: 16 degree. Celsius to 23 degrees Celsius Man made lake http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/events/Elite_Swim_Run.png Bike 20km (1 lap of long, 2 of short ) Closed roads http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/events/Elite_Large_Loop.png http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/events/Elite_Small_Loop.png Run 5km (2 laps) 1 hill per lap, one dead turn http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/events/Elite_Swim_Run.png Prize money distribution. Elite men and women: 1st. 7,500 USD 2nd. 6,000 USD 3rd. 4,500 USD 4th. 3,000 USD 5th. 2,100 USD 6th. 1,800 USD 7th. 1,500 USD 8th. 1,200 USD 9th. 1,000 USD 10th. 800 USD 11th. 700 USD 12th. 600 USD 13th. 550 USD 14th. 500 USD 15th. 450 USD 16th. 400 USD 17th. 400 USD 18th. 400 USD 19th. 400 USD 20th. 400 USD