Ghost Lake to Cochrane, with two transition locations
The organizer’s latest event date belongs to the completed July 26, 2026 edition. Its course page describes a rolling swim start from the Ghost Lake boat launch, with a counterclockwise lap and buoys kept to the left. Treat that as the previous course arrangement until the next guide confirms the swim map and start procedure.
The ride begins at Ghost Lake and ends at Cochrane’s Historic Ranche. That separation affects bike check-in, transition bags, morning transport and post-race collection. Before choosing a hotel, map the lake and the finish independently and check which transfers the organizer actually provides; a Calgary city address alone does not answer those questions.
The main run description says two loops along the Bow River with 13 aid-station passes. A later nutrition paragraph instead refers to three loops and 14 stations. This guide does not choose one count without a final map. Download the next edition’s run map and athlete guide together, and resolve the discrepancy before calculating aid spacing or lap-based fueling.
Prepare for the rolling terrain with a steady effort that leaves capacity for the run, and practise transitions using your own equipment. The source lists several nutrition products, but the inconsistent section makes the new guide especially important. Confirm products and station positions for the actual edition rather than carrying an old menu into the race.
Next edition awaiting confirmation
An exact next-edition date is not confirmed here. A previous race month does not establish a future event. Wait for the organizer’s announcement before setting a taper or booking race-specific travel. Check that the announcement names your distance: an event weekend, registration opening or shorter race can appear before the full programme. Save your entry confirmation separately from a provisional travel plan, and compare an announced alternative if you need a fixed date. Keep the route details below in their stated edition context until the new participant guide is available.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Wait for the organizer’s announcement before committing to a race-day schedule.
Training while the date is unconfirmed
Once the exact date appears, use the training start-date calculator and compare the IRONMAN 70.3 training hub. The calculator cannot turn an unconfirmed date into a confirmed date.