Calgary Triathlon Sprint — Weather Guide
Historical weather data for race day in junio. Use this to plan your race strategy across all three disciplines.
15°C
Air Temp
9°–19°C
12°C
Water Temp
lake
42%
Humidity
40%
Rain Chance
19 km/h
Wind
junio
Race Month
Saturday
Typical race-day conditions: 15°C with 42% humidity.
🏊 Swim Conditions
Water Temperature
12°C
Very cold water — expect shock on entry. Practice cold water acclimation.
Wetsuit Strategy
allowed
Wetsuits are allowed and recommended given water temperature.
Water Conditions
lake — calm
Lake swim — typically calm conditions. Good for predictable pacing.
🚴 Bike Conditions
Wind Impact
19 km/h
Light winds — standard conditions. Maintain steady effort.
Temperature on the Bike
15°C (42% humidity)
Cool — wear arm warmers or a gilet for the first half. Warm up well after the swim.
Bike Course Profile
rolling · ↑147m
Undulating course. Use momentum on descents, stay steady on the rises.
🏃 Run Conditions
Heat & Humidity Impact
Cool running conditions (15°C). You may warm up quickly off the bike. Consider discarding extra layers at T2 if you're warm.
Run Course Terrain
road surface, rolling profile with ↑95m of elevation gain.
💧 Hydration & Nutrition Strategy
Before the Race
Normal hydration. Drink to thirst in the 24–48 hours before. Avoid over-hydrating.
On the Bike
Aim for 500–750ml per hour. Start fueling early — 60–90g carbs/hour from gels, bars, and sports drink.
On the Run
Drink at aid stations every 2–3km. Continue 30–60g carbs/hour. Your gut may be sensitive after the bike — use what you practiced in training.
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