Cochrane could host 2026 Ironman 70.3 Calgary if council approves

Cochrane Could Host 2026 Ironman 70.3 Calgary

Cochrane may become the new location for the 2026 Ironman 70.3 Calgary triathlon, pending approval from the town council. Platinum Racing Events, the organizers of Ironman 70.3 Calgary, have proposed relocating the event due to construction at Harmony Park.

Event Details and Dates

The two-day triathlon is planned for July 25–26, 2026, with setup starting on July 24. This will be the event’s 17th year, expected to attract about 1,100 athletes from up to 26 countries, along with over 500 spectators and 300 volunteers.

Participant Information

Approximately 40% of athletes are expected to travel more than 300 kilometres to compete.
Last year’s event drew participants from 16 countries.

Race Course

If approved, the triathlon course will include a 1.9-kilometre swim at Ghost Lake, a 90-kilometre bike ride along rural roads north of Cochrane, and a 21.1-kilometre run through the town’s pathway network and river corridor.

Additional Activities

A relay version for two or three people will be available.
A Kids Fun Run, vendor booths, and athlete package pickup are scheduled for July 24–25.
The main race day will be July 26.

Event Headquarters

The Historic Cochrane Ranche is proposed as the event headquarters.

"The two-day triathlon is scheduled for July 25–26, 2026, with setup beginning July 24."

"About 40 per cent of participants are expected to travel more than 300 kilometres to compete."

Author’s summary: Cochrane aims to host the 2026 Ironman 70.3 Calgary triathlon, bringing international athletes and various race events to the town if approved by the council.

CochraneNow — 2025-11-06