hlG̱a hlḵ’aats iihlangaa
Agate Man Triathlon
Haida Gwaii Regional Recreation Commission’s hlG̱a hlḵ’aats iihlangaa / Agate Man Triathlon is a predominantly volunteer-led sporting event that began in 1993 in Masset. The course includes a 500m swim in Pure Lake in Naikoon Provincial Park, followed by a 20km cycle into the Village of Masset, and a 6km run to finish that goes through the Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary. The event is held mid-August each year and has been well-attended by local residents.
Translation by Jaasaljuus Yakgujanaas of Xaad Kil Team Lead, winter 2022.
**NEW** in 2025: orange/yellow swim caps required for swimmers, youth under 13 years that cannot complete the full course must be part of Family Relay or Team Relay.
Details
| Date: | Saturday, September 6, 2025 |
| Check-in Time: | 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM |
| Location: | Pure Lake |
| Race Start: | 10:00 am SHARP |
| Categories: | Adult – Women’s & Men’s Solo Youth Solo - Adapted Youth Swim Route Ben Davidson Family Relay (All ages welcome!) Team Relay (Adult) |
| Cost: |
In 2025, we are doing just a single registration online for solo & team options. Cost is $60 per person (Adult) and $50 (Youth) and includes a limited edition t-shirt for each participant + medal +post-race BBQ (vegetarian options available). Youth sizes available for shirts! Indicate if you are part of a team + team name or solo when registering. **Youth cannot compete alone. They must either be part of a Team Relay or a Family Relay due to liability and logistics of running the races smoothly for all. ** Orange or Yellow swim caps REQUIRED in 2025 for all swimmers. Limited quantities and sizes will be available for purchase on-site or you can order yourself online, example HERE. |
Volunteer
Join us at the event or help us prepare! Sign up as a volunteer and receive a free t-shirt, lunch & more!
We need:
- Lifeguards
- Traffic Control
- Set-up/Take-down
- Kids Relay Support
- BBQ’ers
- Time-keepers (start & finish)
To volunteer, please email info@hgrec.com
Course Map
Ben Davidson Family Relay
Ben was an avid participant and supporter of the Agate Man. He donated the Sea Grizzly design and was often competing with his children. His sudden passing last in summer 2020. The Commission agreed that there was no one more worthy of the 2020 Agate Man title than Ben. We wish to acknowledge all his past efforts to support this event and highlight the impact he still has today.
In 2021, we had five (5) families entering our Team Relay, with children as young as 3 years. Proceeds from these entries will be given to a charitable organization with an emphasis on supporting Youth Mental Health, at the request of Ben’s family. In 2022, we formally introduced the “Ben Davidson Family Relay” category for the event, including prizes, medals and youth shirt sizes to further welcome all ages. HG Rec is committed to enhancing year-round programming opportunities for youth to train in swimming, biking, and running in preparation. Proceeds from the family teams that enter the race will continue to be donated back to the community.
Results
Photos
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS for 2024
We couldn’t do it without our local sponsors! The funds and prizes donated from our annual sponsors help to cover basic expenses related to hosting the event. Funds go back to the athletes and our volunteers in the form of subsidies for their Limited Edition t-shirts, post-race BBQ, prizes and medals, and more.
Looking to be a sponsor next year? Send an inquiry to coordinator@hgrec.com
