Early Bird Triathlon & Run
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Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon : event overview
The Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Carleton University, 125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON. The event uses Colonel By Drive for the bike and run courses, with views of the Rideau Canal, Dows Lake and Lansdowne. Swim segments are held indoors in a 50 m pool at Carleton University; the event is described as the only in-pool triathlon in the region. Bike and run courses are closed to traffic. Bib pickup is scheduled at Carleton University in parking lot P7 on the day before the race and on race day. Refunds are available only if cancellation insurance is purchased.
Race options and included services
- Long Triathlon - 500m swim, 30km bike, 5km run
- Long Duathlon - 5km run, 30km bike, 2.5km run
- Sprint Duathlon - 5km run, 20km bike, 2.5km run
- Swim Cycle - 500m swim, 30km bike
- Sprint Triathlon - 500m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
- Super Sprint Triathlon - 100m swim, 20km bike, 2.5km run
- Try a Tri (16+) - 100m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run
- Youth Try a Tri (15 and under) - 100m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run
Registration includes professional timing, a personalized bib, a swim cap, race photography, on-course nutrition, post-race snacks and massages, podium prizes for top three male, female and non-binary finishers, and optional finisher medals. Shirt and medal order deadlines are listed on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
