VANCOUVER, BC – Triathlon BC is proud to announce the largest and most comprehensive lineup of 2026 World Championship Qualifiers in the province’s history. With more qualifying events than ever before, British Columbia will lead the nation in opportunities for athletes to earn a place on Triathlon Canada’s 2027 Age Group World Championship Team.

The 2027 World Championships will include both the Edmonton Multisport World Championships and the Hamburg World Triathlon Finale, setting the stage for an exceptional year of age group  racing, as athletes across every age group vie for spots to represent Canada.

With well over one thousand athletes that have submitted Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2025 World Championships, and nearly 25% of the National Age Group Team hailing from British Columbia, demand for World Championship spots are sure to set an all-time high, as Edmonton plays host to the World Multisport Championships in 2027.

Athletes will have the chance to qualify across ten disciplines, with each event representing a unique opportunity for athletes to compete for a spot on the world stage, showcase their dedication, and represent Canada with pride.

This year’s Age Group qualifying races will qualify athletes to the 2027 Multisport World Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, and the 2027 World Championships in Hamburg, Germany, as indicated below.
2027 Multisport World Championships in Edmonton, Alberta include:
  • Standard Duathlon
  • Sprint Duathlon
  • Long Distance Triathlon
  • Long Distance Aquabike
  • Off-Road (Cross) Triathlon
  • Off-Road (Cross) Duathlon
  • Aquathlon
2027 Triathlon World Championships in Hamburg, Germany include:
  • Sprint Triathlon
  • Standard Triathlon
  • Standard Aquabike
  • Mixed Team Relay

SPRINT DISTANCE TRIATHLON QUALIFIERS 

MIXED TEAM RELAY

STANDARD DISTANCE TRIATHLON QUALIFIERS

STANDARD AQUABIKE

LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON

LONG DISTANCE AQUABIKE

OFF-ROAD (CROSS) TRIATHLON

OFF-ROAD (CROSS) DUATHLON

STANDARD DUATHLON

AQUATHLON

Triathlon Canada’s Age Group World Championship Teams are comprised of the nation’s top-performing athletes, selected from provincial qualifiers to showcase Canadian excellence in triathlon. Team members gain the unique privilege of competing under the Canadian flag, fostering a sense of national pride, camaraderie, and connection within the global triathlon community.

World Triathlon, the sport’s governing body, annually hosts the Multisport World Championships and the World Triathlon Championships at rotating international locations, attracting thousands of top-performing, destination-focused athletes.

MEMBERSHIP REMINDER

Athletes vying for Age Group World Championship spots throughout the 2026 season will be qualifying for Age Group spots for the 2027 World Championship:

Athletes who go on to earn an automatic spot at a designated qualifying event must also meet Triathlon Canada’s eligibility criteria, listed below.

  1. Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
  2. IMPORTANT NOTICE – Must be a valid annual member of a Triathlon Provincial Sport Organization (i.e. Triathlon BC) PRIOR to the qualification event.
  3. IMPORTANT NOTICE – Must submit an Expression Of Interest (EOI) PRIOR to the start of the qualification event.
  4. Expression of Interest portals for each qualifying event will be available in December.

Note 1:  With limited age group qualifying spots available throughout Canada, particularly western Canada, expect events to fill early.  Early registration, where available, is recommended.

Note 2:  To be eligible to secure a World Championship spot, athletes must be members of their provincial triathlon association (i.e. Triathlon BC) PRIOR to competing in a qualifying event.

Note 3:  World Championship age-group qualifying results are categorized according to gender and age-adjusted to 5-year age brackets based on 2026 race age (i.e. 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc.).  Event results may differ from age-group qualifying results, as some athletes may move up an age category from 2025 to 2026. Qualifying events host one spot, per gender, per age group.

Note 4:  Under Triathlon Canada’s Expression Of Interest policy, rolldowns are permitted. Athletes must finish within top-8 of their age-group to be eligible.

Note 5: 2026 Triathlon BC membership is now LIVE! Buy it HERE.

Note 6: To be eligible to secure a World Championship spot, athletes must be members of their provincial triathlon association (i.e. Triathlon BC) PRIOR to competing in a qualifying event.

To learn more about Triathlon Canada’s Age Group National Teams, please CLICK HERE.

Join the chase, start your journey to the 2027 World Championships today.