By Laine Mitchell (Twitter: @Laine_Mitchell)

Drayton Valley triathlon goes May 12

May 10, 2018 | 10:50 AM

The 7th annual Drayton Valley triathlon is set for this weekend, sparking the start of triathlon competitions in Alberta.

Over 160 athletes will be competing in the race on Saturday, the most the event has ever hosted. A further 300 to 350 spectators are expected to cheer on the competitors. 

To accommodate the event,  there will be multiple road closures throughout the town. The closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. including those at Rotary Park:

• 51 Avenue between 49 Street 

• 48 Street 52 Avenue between 49 Street and 48 Street

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• 48 Street between 51 Avenue and 52 Avenue

 The road closures for the run/bike routes include: 

• 48 Street between 52 Avenue and 55 Avenue

• 55 Avenue to Meier Avenue and 43 Street 

• 43 Street between 55 Avenue and 50 Avenue 

• 50 Avenue between 43 Street and Range Road 73 

• Beckett Road between 50 Avenue and 49 Avenue

114 volunteers have signed up to help make sure the event runs smoothly, as athletes from across Alberta as well as Yukon, British Columbia and Saskatchewan compete.  

For more race information and route details, visit www.draytonvalley.ca/triathlon/.