Beat the Cold is an annual triathlon hosted by 1JustCity and TriFactor where weekend warriors, super athletes and fun-letes will run, bike, skate, sled, ski, etc! in the frigid February weather.

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The Event

 

For the last four years, the wildest Winnipeggers have beaten the cold so others don’t have to. This year, you've got two options to feed your need for frosty fun: race with us in person, or create your own virtual race.

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The In-Person Race (February 4, 2023)

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Our in-person race is back! We are so excited to welcome you back to The Forks this year. 

 

This race is sanctioned by Triathlon Manitoba and will include a 5 kilometre bike, run and skate. Join us in all your layers, with all your friends, and help us raise funds for 1JustCity and their emergency overnight shelter, Just a Warm Sleep.

 

The Virtual Race (January 20 to February 3, 2023)

 

For our virtual race, you can create your own course with your choice of sports and location, or you can race our original triathlon by running, skating, and biking for a minimum of 5km each.

 

If you choose to Challenge Your Course, choose at least two winter sports you love. You can skate, ski, snowshoe, toboggan, or even roll a snowball uphill. It’s up to you, so get creative with it! Just make sure your race has three distinct legs. There's no minimum distance!

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If you choose to Challenge the Course by doing our traditional triathlon route, try to beat your time from last year! We’ll provide this year’s race route for you to follow.

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To track your race, use the Strava app (or any other GPS app) and submit your race legs using the Beat the Cold Race Submission Form, which will go live on January 20.

 

You can see our race legs by clicking below.

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Registration Prices

 

EARLY BIRD PRICING | until December 1st

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Solo in-person: $40
Solo virtual: $30

Relay in-person: $20/person

Relay virtual: $10/person

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REGULAR PRICING | after December 1st

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Solo in-person: $50
Solo virtual: $40

Relay in-person: $30/person

Relay virtual: $20/person

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Registration for the Virtual Race closes February 3, 2023 at 11:50 pm

Registration for the In-person Race closes January 15, 2023 at 11:50 pm

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Registration opens on November 1st!

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Race Kit Pickup

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Thursday, February 2

• Bikes & Beyond, 227 Henderson Hwy

• 4-6 p.m.

Friday, February 3

• Race HQ, Room 201 (next to Coal & Canary), 1 Forks Market Rd.

• 6-8 p.m.

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