The Victoria Half is one of Canada’s most classic and beautiful triathlon events. For over 25 years, athletes have been making the trek to picturesque Vancouver Island for this incredible west coast race experience.

The course features a calm one-loop lake swim at Elk Lake followed by a ride through the scenic Saanich Peninsula and a 2-loop run on the flat soft lake trails of Elk and Beaver Lakes. The event has a rich tradition attracting the world’s best triathletes along with many first-timers while also serving as National Championships, Qualifiers and Ironman 70.3.

SCHEDULE

Hamsterly Beach - Elk Lake

Saturday, July 15th

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9:00am - 5:00pm - Expo/Merchandise

9:00am - 10:00am VIP Priority Race Package Pick-up/Bike Check-in

10:00am - 5:00pm - Race Package Pick-up*/Bike Check-in

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Sunday, July 16th

5:30am Transition Opens

6:30am Half Triathlon & AquaBike Start (Self-Seeded Rolling Start)

7:00am Olympic Start (Self-Seeded Rolling Start)

7:05am Duathlon Start (Gun Start)

7:40am Sprint Start (Self-Seeded Rolling Start)

11:00am Olympic/Sprint/Duathlon Award Ceremonies

2:30pm Half Award Ceremonies

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*no race day package pick-up or bike check-in

TRIATHLON RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Victoria Half and Sprint Triathlon will abide by the rules and regulations of World Triathlon and Triathlon BC unless otherwise stated in the Event Athlete Guide.

The following is a link to the World Triathlon competition rules. Triathlon BC has prepared an Appendix to the World Triathlon rules for additions/amendments that are applicable in sanctioned races throughout British Columbia.

2023 World Triathlon Competition Rules

2023 Provincial Competition Rules Appendix K, X, Y