Transitions Zones
Transition #1 at the Welland International Flatware Centre
Transition #2 Kingsbridge Park, Niagara Falls
The Swim Course
One of the most exciting swim courses Ontario has to offer! A canal swim in clean clear water. The water temperature should be in the 68F to 72F range. A 2,000m single loop clockwise swim with great viewing for spectators. Calm waters and a roaring crowd will greet you as you exit the swim and run directly up the Grandstands into the transition area!
The Bike Course
View the Interactive Bike Course GPS
IMPORTANT UPDATE – We have received approval from Niagara Parks Commission for a change to the Bike Course to spend more time on the Niagara Parkway – see details below
The course is now a direct route to Niagara Falls and includes a 25km looped section on the Niagara Parkway before ending at T2, Kingsbridge Park. The course description is broken down into three sections as follows:
1) Leave T1 and proceed to Niagara Falls
The course starts at the T1 exit and heads West on Townline Tunnel (Fully Closed) towards Prince Charles Drive, for approximately 900m, before making a 180deg turnaround. Staying on Townline Tunnel Rd the course continues straight and into the tunnel under the Welland Canal. Once clear of the tunnel, you will continue east on Townline Tunnel Rd and Netherby Rd. taking you to the Niagara Parkway. At the T-intersection of Townline Rd and the Niagara Parkway you will turn left and continue north on the Parkway. At approximately 28km is the start of the looped course.
2) Two and a half loops on the Niagara Parkway
At approximately 26.5km you will pass turnaround #2 (South End) of the 25km Loop. This is the start of the 2.5 loops on the Niagara Parkway.
For the 1st loop, head north to turnaround #1 (North End) at 39km. After the turnaround, return south to Turnaround #2 (South End) at 51.km to complete the 1st loop.
For the 2nd loop, head north again to turnaround #1 at 64km. After the turnaround, return south for the final time to turnaround #2 at 76km.
For the last half loop, return north for the final time, pass turnaround #1 at 89km, and ride the final 1km through scenic Chippewa to reach Kingsbridge Park
Bottle Drops are on the Niagara Parkway at approximately 35km, 55km and 75km and will be supplied with:
- Water in sport-top water bottles
- F2C GLYCO-DURANCE™ in cycling water bottles – click HERE for more information on F2C GLYCO-DURANCE™
- Assorted Gels
The Run Course
Section #1 – T2 to 800m
The course leaves T2 and heads northwest passing by the Finish Line as well as the many Tri Club Tents. It then exits Kingsbridge Park via the north end of the park and turns Left (South) to head to Turn-Around #1 on the Niagara Parkway.
Section #2 – 800m to 4.4km
After Turn-Around #1, the course then heads northwest again passing the 1km and 2km marks on its way to Dufferin Islands. It then turns Left into Dufferin Islands, stays right at the bottom of Burning Spring Hill to reach Aid Station #1.
After leaving Aid Station #1, the course passes the Olympic turnaround at 3km to reach the 2nd turn-around at 3.25km.
The course then returns to Aid Station #1 and then turns a hard Right and UP Burning Spring Hill.
Spectator Hot Spot #1 Note: The Dufferin Island section is a great spot for friends to cheer you on. They can access Dufferin Islands by a stairway at the north end of the Upper Rapids Parking Area.
Section #3 – 4.4km to 8.2km
After the ascent of Burning Spring Hill, the course turns Right (North) on Portage Rd towards Aid Station #2. At 5km, the course enters the fully closed section of Portage Rd and passes Turn-Around #2 at 5.8km. The course continues North to turnaround #3 at 6.3km where you can catch a view of Niagara Falls from the top of the Niagara Parks inclined railway.
The course then returns south, reaches Aid Station #2 at 6.8km, and continues south passing 7km and 8km on Portage Rd to reach the top of Burning Spring Hill.
Section #4 – 8.2km to 9.9km
The course then descends Burning Spring Hill and passes Aid Station #1. It then continues East and turns Right (South) onto the Niagara Parkway to head southeast towards Kingsbridge Park passing 9km along the way.
The course then turns Left into the north end of the Park and uses the scenic pathways along the Niagara River to pass by the 10km and then turns Left into the Race Site where runners will pass Aid Station #3, pass by the Finish to complete Loop #1 at 10.5km
Spectator Hot Spot #2 Note: This is really where all the action will be. Spectators will have an opportunity to see athletes leave T2 onto the run course, then see them again as they complete the first loop of the run and finally the FINISH!
Loop #2 – 10.5km to 21km
The course then passes the Lap/Finish point and repeats the above sections
The Final 100m
After completing Loop #2, you will stay Left, enter Finisher Chute, and run the final 100m towards the Finish Line of Barrelman Niagara Falls!
View The Interactive Run Course GPS
There will be Aid Stations approximately every 2km serving
- F2C GLYCO-DURANCE™ – click HERE for more information on F2C GLYCO-DURANCE™
- Water
- Cooling Towels and Ice
- Flat Cola
- Assorted Gels
Each Aid Station will also have a portable toilet available.