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Event Briefing & Schedule
Event Briefing:
Elite athlete briefing will be held on Friday, July 21. Time and exact location TBA.
Event Schedule:
Join us for Tri-Fest 2006!
Friday, July 21 - Corner Brook Pulp & Paper Swim Relay
Saturday, July 22 - K-ROCK Kids of Steel
Sunday, July 23 - BG Triathlon World Cup
Sunday, July 23 - Corner Brook Triathlon
Wednesday, July 26 - BMO Financial Group Downtown Dash
Thursday, July 27 - ITU Duathlon World Championships Opening Ceremonies
Saturday, July 29 - ITU Duathlon World Championships (Age Group)
Saturday, July 29 - Corner Brook Duathlon (Citizen's Wave)
Sunday, July 30 - ITU Duathlon World Championships (Elite, Junior, Under-23)
Event Other details
Event Programs detail
Programs:
Elite Men
[swim: 3 laps] [bike: 6 laps] [run: 4 laps] July 23, 2006 02:30:00 -
Elite Women
[swim: 3 laps] [bike: 6 laps] [run: 4 laps] July 23, 2006 12:00:00 -
Start mechanism:
Pontoon
Race conditions:
Fresh water swim in Glynmill Inn Pond, located in the heart of Corner Brook. Athletes will complete a 3 lap swim, and WILL NOT leave the water between laps.
Water temperature:
On average, 18-20 degrees Celsius. Wetsuits likely required.
Cycle course:
Athletes will complete 4 laps of a closed course that sweeps past Transition twice on each lap. The route contains one major climb, and technical sections. Athletes will cycle on a well-maintained paved asphalt surface.
Run Course:
Athlete will complete 4 laps of a closed course that passes through Transition Area on each lap. The hilly, challenging route consists mainly of a well-maintained paved asphalt surface, with one short trail section (gravel) on each lap.
Other details:
Transition Area is centrally located at Sir Richard Squires building, and is directly adjacent to the finish area.
Event Other details
Closest Airport:
Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF), or Stephenville Regional Airport (YJT)
Local Transport:
From Deer Lake, Corner Brook is just a short 30 minutes drive. Airport transfers are available if pre-arranged by contacting our Athlete Services division at athletes@triourworld.com.
Homestays may be available to a limited number of athletes on a first come-first served basis. To inquire about homestay availability, please contact Maggie Jones, Athlete Services Coordinator, at athletes@triourworld.com.