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The Perth Triathlon is an annual event that has been held for over 25 years. It is an early season triathlon that is good for beginners and seasoned pros.
As of 2022, the Perth Triathlon is dedicated to the memory of Jon Hetherington, one of the original organisers and a participant in every Perth Triathlon up to 2018. Many participants will remember Jon riding his single speed bicycle, running in his crocs, and still beating most of the participants!
The 2022 Perth Triathlon will be held on Sunday June 5, at the Perth and District Indoor Pool. See all the details below.
Registration opens on Monday March 7 and will close at 5:00 pm on Friday June 3, 2020.
You must provide your estimated 500 meter swim time as part of your registration so that we can put people of similar abilities in each heat.
Event Details
The distances of the race are:
500 metre swim
16 km bike
3.24 km run
You can register in the Individual Event for $45, you do all three portions of the race, or in the Team Event for $60 where you will team up with 2 other people and each of you does one of the portions of the race.
Minimum Ages: Individual Triathlon
Minimum age 12
Team Triathlon
Swimmer (Minimum age 12 or younger if strong swimmer)
Biker (Minimum age 12)
Runner (Minimum age 12 or younger if accompanied by adult)
Race Day Schedule
Bikes must be set up in the transition area by 07:00 am
Athlete meeting on pool deck at 7:15 am
First wave start at 7:30 am
Race Course
The transition area is in the parking lot at the Indoor Pool
The swim occurs inside the Indoor Pool. It is a 6 lane, 25 metre pool.
The bike goes from the Indoor Pool west on Sunset Blvd, 8 km down the road then turn around and cycle back. The bike course is not closed to traffic.
The run course is also and out and back course. It goes west along the sidewalk of Sunset Blvd then turns left towards the Lanark County buildings and follows a trail out to the Tay River, then returns to the transition area at the Pool
Potluck Lunch
One of the best aspects of the Perth Triathlon is the potluck lunch following the races! The potluck will be held in the Multi-Purpose room of the Indoor Pool. Please bring items such as salads, sandwiches, casseroles, snacks, desserts etc. We also encourage you to bring your own plates and utensils to help save the planet! We will have some disposable options for those who forget.