MONTREAL ESPRIT TRIATHLON SEPTEMBER 7 – 8

Montreal, Que.

This exceptional event began as an Olympic distance race, but has expanded to offer much more over several decades. In 2019, the 35th consecutive edition of Esprit will introduce another new option with an aquabike race. Participants can choose from diverse categories that include U13, U15, corporate teams, run races and discovery triathlon to name a few.

The venue holds exceptional appeal for several reasons. The competition takes place entirely on an island in the St. Lawrence originally created for Expo in 1967. Montreal hosts the annual Formula One Grand Prix every summer on this island and the incredibly smooth racing track, the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, is ideal for cycling. Running segments follow the perimeter of the rowing basin which offers calm waters for swimmers. The race’s flat course is known for fast results and appeals to all skill levels. Esprit attracts a lot of first-timers and the venue makes it easy for spectators to watch all the segments.