The Half Distance Triathlon Calgary takes place in Harmony, Alberta—west of Calgary near the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. The course features unique challenges: a two-loop 1.2-mile swim in Lake Harmony with an Aussie exit, a 56-mile bike through the rolling terrain of Calgary’s eastern foothills, and a 13.1-mile run along the Bow River and through Mickelson National Golf Course. Athletes face shifting winds, moderate elevation, and potential temperature swings around 70°F ...