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.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 2023!
DATE: Saturday, September 16, 2023
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 (13+)
- Ben Davidson Family Relay (All ages welcome!)
- Team Relay (Adult)
COST:
- $40 per person (Adult or Youth) – includes a limited edition t-shirt for each participant + medal +post-race BBQ (vegetarian options available)
- $120 for teams of 3 participants (Family Relay or Team Relay) – includes a limited edition t-shirt for each participant + medal + post-race BBQ (veggie options available)
- Youth sizes available for shirts!
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP BELOW – 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)
Translation by Jaasaljuus Yakgujanaas of Xaad Kil Team Lead, winter 2022.
Course Map by Jen Bailey (2021)
Sea Grizzly – Logo designed and donated by Ben Davidson
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.
Ben’s legacy in this event will undoubtedly help to inspire new young athletes, bring families together in fun and sport, and go even further to support important youth mental health initiatives. Haawa to Ben’s family and friends for their assistance, guidance, and ongoing support. Haawa to Ben, Agate Man 2020, whose memory continues to inspire and bring us all together.
Results: September 16, 2023
MENS SOLO
| Isaac | Mens | 1:12:23 |
| Luke B | Mens | 1:13:11 |
| Aidan | Mens | 1:14:36 |
| Alex | Mens | 1:19:58 |
| Tando D | Mens | 1:22:10 |
| Travis | Mens | 1:23:05 |
| Michael H | Mens | 1:24:48 |
| Peter R | Mens | 1:26:11 |
| Desi C | Mens | 1:26:24 |
| Cameron | Mens | 1:26:55 |
| Daniel | Mens | 1:27:54 |
| Matt M | Mens | 1:30:23 |
| Joe H | Mens | 1:31:10 |
| Marlin | Mens | 1:38:15 |
WOMENS SOLO
| Dani D | Womens | 1:18:29 |
| Jocelyn B | Womens | 1:20:18 |
| Fiona | Womens | 1:24:23 |
| Carlita | Womens | 1:31:17 |
| Klare | Womens | 1:34:26 |
| Ruth B | Womens | 2:16:58 |
TEAM RELAY
| Tyler | Team | 1:21:14 |
| Chris | Team | 1:22:38 |
| Fleming | Team | 1:29:04 |
| Ella Fern Emily | Team | 1:28:37 |
| Ethci | Team | 1:29:12 |
| BrinPrie | Team | 1:30:58 |
| Emma | Team | 1:48:16 |
| Rhonda | Team | 1:48:47 |
| Malloy | Team | 1:47:24 |
| Lee-Ann Roger | Team | 1:54:34 |
| 6am Club | Team | 1:59:17 |
FAMILY RELAY
| Kellars | Family | 1:20:43 |
| Wallaces | Family | 1:43:38 |
| Carried Away | Family | 1:47:02 |
| Terry Wallace | Family | 1:56:54 |
| Masset Paws | Family | 1:58:09 |
| Jess | Family | 2:08:02 |
| Lycaena | Famiy | 2:14:58 |
**We will add more detail shortly. If you see errors, please email info@hgrec.com. Haawa – thank you for your patience.**
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place Women’s Solo Crew 2023
1st, 2nd & 3rd place Mens Solo Racers!
Family Relay Winners!
Results: September 17, 2022
| MEN’S SOLO | |||
| 1 | Lindsay Smith | 1:17:54 | |
| 2 | Cal Westbrook | 1:18:23 | |
| 3 | Travis Carter | 1:22:37 | |
| 4 | Daniel Kolpatzik | 1:24:48 | |
| 5 | Alexi Verdurmen | 1:30:49 | |
| 6 | Joe Hallé | 1:34:28 | |
| 7 | Oliver Popley | 1:41:26 | |
| 8 | Tando + Myla (*) | 1:47:00* | |
| * Dad & Daughter Duo! | |||
| WOMEN’S SOLO | ||
| 1 | Christine Cunningham | 1:20:45 |
| 2 | Dani Dickson | 1:21:15 |
| 3 | Jocelyn Black | 1:30:45 |
| 4 | Kerstin Swanson | 1:33:06 |
| 5 | Ella-Kari Muhl | 1:42:11 |
| 6 | Megan Campbell | 1:50:42 |
| 7 | Julien Braun | 2:02:45 |
| 8 | Ruth Bellamy | 2:16:17 |
| RELAY TEAM | ||
| 1 | Timmons Wong
Andrew Hudson Peter Reynolds |
1:09:29 |
| 2 | Cetilynn Epners
Emily Fleming Russ Fleming |
1:25:48 |
| 3 | Meghan Wallace
Karen Duthie Jenny Kellar |
1:31:03 |
| 4 | Hunter Smith
Deanne Watts Rylie Arnell |
1:34:00 |
| 5 | Nathan Clark
Dave Gilbert Kevin Parsons |
1:39:13 |
| 6 | Christine Pansino
Sheri Disney Miranda Post |
1:40:56 |
| 7 | Jenna Inglis
Brigitte Larouche Tomm Larouche |
1:56:46 |
| 8 | Josina Davis
Sian Nalleweg Leighann Rodger |
1:56:47 |
| 9 | Ainsley Brown
Sarah Anderson Jacqui Ferraby |
2:04:25 |
| BEN DAVIDSON FAMILY RELAY | ||
| 1 | Jennifer Chow
Douglas Black Yarrow Crawford |
2:12:56 |
| 2 | Noel Bellis & Co.
(his kiddos!) |
2:15:42 |
| 3 | Terry Wallace
Mallory Wallace Hazel Wallace |
2:21:31 |
1st Place Men’s Solo: Lindsay Smith
1st Place Women’s Solo: Christine Cunningham
1st Place Team Relay: Timmons Wong, Andrew Hudson, Pete Reynolds
1st Place Ben Davidson Family Relay: Yarrow Crawford, Douglas Black, Jennifer Chow
Results: September 18, 2021
| MENS SOLO | ||
| 1 | Gordon Clark | 1:14:07 |
| 2 | Luke Borserio | 1:17:10 |
| 3 | Peter Fleck | 1:19:40 |
| 4 | Tando Dwyer | 1:20:25 |
| 5 | Ryan Barber | 1:22:07 |
| 6 | Andrew Finnie | 1:22:53 |
| 7 | Dave Gilbert | 1:23:58 |
| 8 | Timmons Wong | 1:27:29 |
| 9 | Terry Wallace | 1:30:23 |
| 10 | Blake Croven | 1:30:53 |
| 11 | Barrett Johnson | 1:31:27 |
| 12 | Michael Hoffman | 1:31:51 |
| 13 | Bryce Klee | 1:34:44 |
| 14 | Michael McConnell | 1:36:18 |
| 15 | Ryan Leask | 1:37:54 |
| 16 | Daniel Kolpatzik | 1:38:31 |
| 17 | Matthew Torre | 1:40:06 |
| 18 | Todd Weisbrot | 1:46:15 |
| WOMENS SOLO | ||
| 1 | Christine Cunningham | 1:21:00 |
| 2 | Jamie Komadina | 1:24:56 |
| 3 | Sarah Howell | 1:25:56 |
| 4 | Abbey Weisbrot | 1:29:48 |
| 5 | Dani Dickson | 1:33:28 |
| 6 | Jenny Kellar | 1:34:11 |
| 7 | Kelly Miller | 1:36:35 |
| 8 | Jocelyn Black | 1:38:27 |
| 9 | Klare Yakabuski | 1:42:02 |
| 10 | Cheryl Paavola | 1:54:00 |
| 11 | Maryanne Wettlaufer | 2:01:21 |
| 12 | Ruth Bellamy | 2:24:48 |
| RELAY TEAM | ||
| 1 | Michael McQuade
Jason Skidmore Cal Westbrook |
1:09:17 |
| 2 | Layla Reynolds
Peter Reynolds Laura Holmes-Saltzman |
1:19:16 |
| 3 | Tracy Morton
Lief Morton Kiki van der Heiden |
1:19:45 |
| 4 | Tanner Espersen
Sarah LeBlanc Joshua Casorso |
1:20:17 |
| 5 | Anthony Willmot
Meghan Wallace Andrew Moncrieff |
1:24:10 |
1st Place Men’s Solo: Gordon Clark
1st Place Women’s Solo: Christine Cunningham
1st Place Relay Team: Cal Westbrook, Jason Skidmore, Michael McQuade
Agate Man 2022
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Hawa’a – Haawa – Thank You to our Sponsors
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