Silhouette of a moose with antlers against a blue gradient background, with text 'AQUABIKE' and distances '2 km | 90 km'.
Aerial map of a triathlon course at Hubbles Lake with labeled swimming, biking, and running segments, including distances and a finish line.
Map of a triathlon bike course in White North, Alberta, including a long course of 2 laps and an Olympic course of 1 lap, with route details, insets showing specific segments, and an elevation profile at the bottom.

The Aquabike is for nearly all the marbles and the glory, but without the fun run after the bike. Swim with the Half athletes first, then enjoy a fast and furious bike. Then what? Enjoy a beer and watch the runners suffer. Seems like a fine day to me.

Register for The AquaBike

An open water 1.9km swim is held in Hubbles Lake. The swim for the half distance consists of two 950m loops, with an Australian exit. This means you exit the water and run around a cone, and then continue on to do the second swim lap.

Allen Beach features a large sandy area for the start and finish. We use a mass start so seed yourself appropriately. Review our beginners guide to open water swimming for tips n tricks!

This is a calm lake and the course is well marked and we will have a large contingent of lifeguards, scuba divers, and kayakers to ensure your safe completion of the first of three disciplines. Volunteers will be on hand to aid in removing wetsuits in preparation for transition on to the bike.

90km BIKE

After you head out of Allan Beach Resort you turn right on Hwy 16 and head to Hwy 779 and turn south and head into Stony Plain. Turn right at 44th ave, turn right at 50th St, head past the pavilion and right onto parkland hwy. Take the overpass interchange onto hwy 779 and head north to the turn around 19.5km out, head back to Stony Plain and repeat the out and back. Technical support will be provided on course but make sure you have the appropriate supplies in case of mechanical issues.

When you finish we’ll stop the clock when you enter the transition zone.  Next, rack your bike, exit the transition zone and run through the finish line for a photo!


Aerial map of a racecourse showing lap routes, finish lines, and designated areas. Blue arrow indicates laps 1-2, white arrow marks end of lap 2, red lines show run routes to the race finish, and labels identify key locations like the pavilion and T2.
open Water Swim Techniques
A group of triathletes exiting the water and running onto the beach during a race, with spectators taking photos and cheering along the shoreline, near a lake with boats and trees in the background.
A male cyclist wearing a black and red sleeveless shirt, black shorts, red cycling shoes, and a helmet, riding a Cannondale road bike on a paved road with green fields and trees in the background. There is a logo in the bottom right corner that says "The Great White North Triathlon" with additional details.