Welcome to the Bigfoot Half Iron Triathlon (Bigfoot Half) one of North Americas most exciting and scenic triathlons. Set in the heart of the majestic Coast Range Mountains, The Bigfoot Half challenges athletes to a 1.9 km swim followed by a 90 km bike and then a 21 km run. Despite the towering peaks adjacent to the race course both the bike and the run courses are relatively flat. Harrison Mills plays host to this exciting event as is the start finish location and transition zone for all events.

AWARDS
Athletes will be competing for Gold Silver and Bronze Medallions from Triathlons.net and World Endurance Sport in the following age categories.
Male and Female

19U, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Awards presentation within 30 minutes of the last competitor crossing the line, awards at the finish line are. Any changes will be announced on race day

ATHLETES PERSPECTIVES
This event is exciting because is gives athletes the chance to race on a relatively flat course for a personal record. The bike course hugs the side of huge mountains along the route provides excellent coverage from any strong cross winds, common to flat courses.

The swim course is perfect for spectators as they can walk along next to the swim course and follow all the action. Athletes will be sharing the course with the athletes competing in the Bigfoot Full Iron Triathlon, Canusa Triathlon Championship which will give them a feel for racing in the full distance triathlon.Athletes will also receive the benefits of having extra support on the course; food water etc.

ORGANIZERS NOTES
This event is an exciting one being is such a beautiful location and a great community full of wonderful volunteers.

EVENT SUGGESTIONS
Normally we encourage athletes to arrive a day or two early to check out the race venue and become comfortable with the climate. With this event we recommend you come early to enjoy a beautiful resort and relax for a few days. If you are planning a summer vacation Harrison Hot Springs is a perfect place for the whole family plenty of restaurants and activities, and everything is within a 10 minute walk. It is also known as a honeymooners paradise

HISTORY
The Bigfoot Half Iron Triathlon had a humble beginning back in 1988 as the Point Grey Triathlon where it was held in Vancouver till 1990 after that it moved to Lillooet, British Columbia for a year and was named the Canadian Endurance Triathlon. It then moved to Harrison Hot Springs and was named the Vancouver Half Iron Triathlon Two years later it became the Bigfoot Half Iron Triathlon a tribute to a big harry beast which roams the mountains eluding capture and leaving one perfect foot print every few hundred miles just to through off potential captors.

EVENT CAUTIONS
Other than looking out for big harry beasts the Bigfoot Half Iron is a safe venue. Although the course is well monitored by professional traffic controllers and marshals, athletes are sharing the road with vehicle traffic. Even at a controlled intersections do not assume that the traffic is following the instructions of the controller or the marshal. Ensure that you have your hands ready on the breaks at all times while at intersections and corners.

Event Cautions Recap