Registration opens December 13th.

Register HERE.

Note: 2025 registrants have the opportunity to register early in recognition of the cancellation of the 2025 event.

Register early! This race is sure to sell out.

Registration (including taxes and fees): $45.03 until midnight, March 30, 2026.

Footstock Triathlon Primer video

AGE GROUPS BY BIRTH YEAR:

:) born 2021 or after: SWIM 50m - BIKE 300m - RUN 300m

(A) born 2019 or 2020: SWIM 50m - BIKE 1.5km - RUN 500m

(B) born 2017 or 2018: SWIM 100m - BIKE 4.6km - RUN 1k

(C) born 2015 or 2016: SWIM 150m - BIKE 4.6k - RUN 1.5k

(D) born 2013 or 2014: SWIM 200m - BIKE 9.2k - RUN 2.5km

(E) born 2010, 2011 or 2012: SWIM 300m - BIKE 9.2k - RUN 3.5km

All participants must attend the pre-race briefing at 10:10am.

HEAT TIMES

Athletes must arrive 15 minutes before the start time listed below. They will be marshalled into the pool area 5-10 minutes before their start time.

Event order: Swim -> Bike -> Run

2026 ESTIMATED HEAT START TIMES

E (born 2010, 2011 or 2012) 10:30am

D (born 2013 or 2014) at 10:50am

C (born 2015 or 2016) at 11:20am

B (born 2017 or 2018) at 12:05pm

A (born 2019 or 2020) at 1pm

SMILEYS (born 2021 or later) at 1:30pm

We will not begin a heat earlier than the time listed above. However, it is possible that there may be delays. We will stick to the schedule as much as possible.

The transition area opens at 6:30am and closes at 10am. Bikes, helmets, shoes, clothing, race bibs must be set out by 10am.

Remember to leave cycling / running shoes in transition and bring another pair to wear before the race starts.

Timbits Trevor Dickson Memorial Kids’ Triathlon

Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Online Info Sessions - link HERE

Thursday, May 21 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 27 – 6:00 PM

WELCOME

Welcome to the Footstock Timbits Trevor Dickson Memorial Kids’ Triathlon! If you’re visiting from outside Cochrane, we’re glad you’re here.

This event has been part of our community for over 20 years. Founded by Trevor Dickson, the race celebrates participation, lifelong fitness, and fun. Every athlete is a winner for showing up and giving their best.

Please review this information carefully with your triathlete before race day. We encourage families to review the course maps and, if possible, pre-ride or pre-run the course.

https://www.footstock.ca/kids-race

IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS

Bike Safety: Ensure your child’s bike is roadworthy (tires inflated, chain lubed, brakes working). Big Hill Cycle will offer free basic safety checks beginning May 19.

During the Race, parents

• must stay out of the transition area once racing begins.

• remain off the bike course (roads remain open to traffic).

• spectate from designated viewing areas only.

Volunteers will assist athletes in transition. If your child requires an aide, this can be accommodated. Please contact Meredith at racedirector@footstock.ca.

PARKING

Please park in the South and West sections of the SLS Centre lot.Transition is in the Northeast section.

RACE DAY OVERVIEW

Transition closes at 10:00 AM sharp. All bikes must be racked before 10:00 AM. Bring a pair of shoes that your triathlete will wear while awaiting the heat start.

Mandatory Athlete Briefing: 10:15 AM in the NE parking lot (near ATCO stage). All athletes must attend.

Arrival: Athletes should be onsite 15 minutes before their heat time.

AGE GROUPS & DISTANCES

(Age groups determined by birth year)

E (2010–2012) – 300m | 9.2km | 3.5km

D (2013–2014) – 200m | 9.2km | 2.5kmC (2015–2016) – 150m | 4.6km | 1.5km

B (2017–2018) – 100m | 4.6km | 1km

A (2019–2020) – 50m | 1.5km | 500m

Smiley (2021+) – 50m swim | 300m bike | 300m run

2010 athletes are invited to participate this year in recognition of the 2025 cancellation.

ESTIMATED HEAT START TIMES

E – 10:30am

D – 10:50am

C – 11:20am

B – 12:05pm

A – 1:15pm (may start at 1:00pm)

Smiley – 1:50pm (may start at 1:30pm)

Confirmed times will be emailed by May 27.

Heats will not start before the posted time.

RACE PACKAGE PICK-UP AND BODY MARKING

Saturday, May 30 | 4:00–7:00 PM Outside SLS Centre (Farmers’ Market area).

Out-of-town athletes may attend on SUNDAY:

• 6:00–7:00 AM (running races)

• 8:30–9:30 AM (kids’ triathlon)

Mandatory body marking (for safety reasons) will take place at Race Package Pick-up.

RACE ESSENTIALS

Race Bib:

• Must be worn on front for bike and run

• Letter-coded by age group

• Timing chip worn on left ankle

Transition Rules:

• Helmets fastened before mounting

• Walk bikes in transition

• Mount/dismount only at designated areas

No headphones at any time on the race course.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Swim: Pool at SLS Centre (life jackets available).

Bike:

• Counter-clockwise loop

• Roads remain open to traffic

• Stay inside pylons and keep left

• Sharp turn on A course

• Follow volunteer directions

Run:

• Bow River pathway (northbound)

• Letter-coded turnaround points

• Water stations at 500m & 1km

We strongly recommend reviewing the course in advance.

Maps and other information HERE.

POST-RACE CELEBRATION

Join us in the Festival Area near transition. All finishers receive medals. Food provided by Cochrane Tim Hortons. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the celebration!

LOST & FOUND

Items will be taken to SLS Centre Lost & Found. Email racedirector@footstock.ca regarding lost bikes.

THANK YOU

Thank you to Tim Hortons, the Town of Cochrane, SLS Centre, and our incredible volunteers. This event would not be possible without them.

Good luck, and most importantly — have fun!

BIKE course for smiley face group will be in the parking lot near the start / finish area.

BIKE course for A (born 2019 & 2020)

BIKE course (B-E; born 2010 - 2018)

RUN course for “smiley” age group (born 2021 or after) and A (born 2019 & 2020)

RUN course (B-E; born 2010 - 2018)

We will hold two virtual information sessions:

Thursday, May 21st at 8pm