2025 Race Information
New for 2025
Air Quality. The ATA has a policy which we are bound to. If the Air Quality is 10 or higher, we must cancel our race. At 9, there will be a decision made by the TD.
Transition. Transition is open to all athletes at 6:30am. It will close at 7:45am to ALL athletes. Only parents of children in the 7 and under category are allowed into transition before and during the race. No other parents are allowed in transition at anytime pre, during or post race. Transition will remain closed until the last athlete has finished the bike course.
Spectator access. As transition and the bike in/out / run in/out is closed to athletes only, the only access to the spectator area will be from the north corner of the Grosvenor pool facility.
RUN. The 16-19 age group distance has been increased from 4km to 5km this year. This change occurred in January when registration opened. note that all runs are out and backs EXCEPT the 16-19 age group. This age group will run two loops, making their first and third turnaround at the blue star on the run map at Grenfell Ave (pylone on course) and the second turnaround will be at the blue star on Grosvenor Blvd (pylon on course). When coming into finish, you will follow the path straight to the finish line and will not need to pass around the pylon again.
To have a successful race, we rely on the help from over 100 volunteers. If you have a chance, please thank our volunteers on race day. We are still in need of 17 volunteers and cannot start our race without them in place. If you know someone who might want a kids of steel travel coffee mug, breakfast and lunch from our sponsors and willing to put in 4-6 hours to help, please forward this link to them: https://volunteersignup.org/REQWL
Pre-Race Information
Race Package Pick-up
Pick-Up Location:
Cranky’s Bike Shop,
#20 – 24 Perron Street, St. Albert,
- Friday, June 06, from 5:30 to 8:30pm
- Saturday, June 7, from 10:30 am to 2 pm
**** Heat times will be given at race package pickup.
**** Please note parking will be very difficult around downtown St. Albert due to the dance festival at the Arden Theatre and the Farmers’ Market on Saturday. If you are able to cycle to package pickup, that would be ideal.
Pre-Race Briefing
We will hold an optional pre-race briefing on Saturday, June 7, from 9:30am to 10:15am at the Grandin Clubhouse (next door to Grosvenor pool at 5 Grenfell Ave).
Race Day Information
The following information is provided to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all competitors in the 2025 St. Albert Kids of Steel® Triathlon. Please review the following information about the race.
Questions and concerns may be addressed at the package pick up or contact James at kidsofsteel@gmail.com.
For emergencies, please call: 780-298-8505.
Race Day is Sunday, June 8th, at Grosvenor Pool - 1 Grenfell Ave, St. Albert
Race Day Schedule
Transition Set-up & Body Numbering (ALL age groups): 6:30 to 7:45 am
Transition CLOSES for all triathletes: 7:45am
Race Start (in pool with 7 & Under): 8:00am
Awards: 30 minutes following the last competitor
Results will be posted when available at back of Grandin Clubhouse and on zone4.ca.
Race Day Check-In
1) Parking
Parking is available at Hillgrove (Formerly Sir George Simpson and Robert Rundle) school. DO NOT PARK on the race course, it could endanger the athletes. If you park your vehicle where prohibited, you will not be able to move it until well after the event has concluded.
2) Body Marking & Timing Chips
On race morning, first check-in at the age group tables for body marking by the volunteers. All competitors will be body marked at the Grandin Clubhouse beside the Grosvenor Pool. All athletes must wear timing chips on their ankle. The timing chip band will be provided on the pool deck and needs to be worn until the volunteer removes it at the finish line. Do not cross the timing mats until you are racing. As athletes will be body marked and wearing a race chip, they will NOT wear a physical race number/bib.
3) Equipment in Transition Area
Next put your bike, helmet, shoes, race number and other belongings that are needed for bicycling or running in the transition area.
Parents, please ensure your child’s helmet strap fits securely. A loosely fitting helmet strap could prevent them from proceeding on the bike course before it is properly adjusted.
Transition Area
This is the area where the bikes are racked, and competitors begin and finish the biking portion of the race. The riding of bikes is not permitted in the transition area - walking or running only. Helmets must be securely fastened prior to removing the bike from the rack.
The transition area is restricted to competitors only. We have great volunteers to help the younger children. Athletes in the 7 & Under age group can have one adult help them; be aware of other competitors . All bikes must be in the transition area prior to the start of the race. Bikes may not be removed until the completion of the race.
The Race
Race Distances
Use the chart below to determine what distance your athlete will be racing.
7 & Under: SWIM 50m, BIKE 800m, RUN 500m (green flags)
8 & 9: SWIM 100m, BIKE 5.3km, RUN 1 km (pink flags)
10 & 11: SWIM 200m, BIKE 5.3km, RUN 2 km (yellow flags)
12 & 13: SWIM 300m, BIKE 10.6km, RUN 3 km (blue flags)
14 & 15: SWIM 500m, BIKE 10.6 km, RUN 4 km (red flags)
16 to 19: SWIM 500m, BIKE 15.9 km, RUN 5 km (white flags (1.25 km out, 1.25km back, 2 times)
Swim
Report to swim assembly area on the bleachers half an hour before your individual heat start. At this point, athletes will be assigned lanes and lane positions and receive their timing chip. You will remain here until just before your heat starts. You will then proceed to the assigned lane, where you will check-in with the lap counter for your lane. Swimmers will not be provided a swim cap, but may use their own cap, goggles, nose plugs, etc.
While swimming, stay on the right side of the lane, allowing faster swimmers to pass, and resting only at the ends of the pool. Please be courteous to the other swimmers in your lane. Younger athletes will be able to use a kick board or wear a PFD, and experienced swimmers will be in the water to help. The lap counters will tell you when you have two more laps to swim by showing a kick board underwater. After the swim, you leave the pool building through the west exit gate, over the timing mat and to the transition area.
If the child can’t swim one lap they need to wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device).
Bike
The curb lane, for the entire bicycle course, has been separated by traffic cones for safer riding. Stay in the curb lane - ride on the right-hand side, and pass on the left. Pay attention to directions from the traffic marshals on course. In corners, slow down to a safe speed and do not pass. Watch for cars on the course. Although the course has been secured, cars will have to cross the course to enter or leave residential areas.
Marshals will be on course to assist cyclists with problems. No drafting is permitted - cyclists must remain two bike lengths behind one another, unless passing.
Cyclists are responsible for counting their own laps on the course. Lap counters will be recording numbers to confirm that cyclists have completed the course.
Run
After racking your bike, run to the sidewalk (staying right) and over the timing mat. All runners should stay on the sidewalk or boulevard to avoid the cyclists on the bike course.
Athletes are to watch for the colour coded run signs and pay attention to directions from the marshals.
7 & Under Green 12 & 13 Blue
8 & 9 Pink 14 & 15 Red
10 & 11 Yellow 16 to 19 White & Stars
Please know your course, as shown on the maps provided in your package. Should confusion arise, marshals will give directions.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be available for all age groups at the beginning of the bike/run course, outside the transition area, and at the finish line. An extra aid station will be available for runners in the 10 year and older age groups at the 1km mark which is the 2 km course turn around.
Kids of Steel Rules
ITU, Triathlon Canada and Triathlon Alberta rules and regulations will be in effect. This specific rules can be found on the Triathlon Alberta web site. These rules outline the limits of advanced bicycle equipment including clip-less pedals, aero-bars and race wheels.
Note to All Parents
A triathlon can be a very enjoyable and satisfying experience for your child. We urge you to take the time to drive, ride or walk the course with your child and ensure they are completely familiar with all the elements of the race. With good preparation, the competitors will know where to go and can enjoy the race more fully.
