Early Bird Triathlon & Run
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About the race
Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon takes place on May 22, 2027 at Carleton University in Ottawa (125 Colonel By Dr). The event uses an indoor pool for the swim and closed-road bike and run courses along Colonel By Drive with views of the Rideau Canal, Dows Lake and Lansdowne. The organizer describes this as the only in-pool triathlon in the region. Race options and distances include: - Long Triathlon: Swim 300m, Bike 30km, Run 5km - Long Duathlon: Run 5km, Bike 30km, Run 2.5km - Sprint Duathlon: Run 5km, Bike 20km, Run 2.5km - Swim Cycle: Swim 300m, Bike 30km - Sprint Triathlon: Swim 300m, Bike 20km, Run 5km - Super Sprint Triathlon: Swim 100m, Bike 20km, Run 2.5km - Try a Tri (16+): Swim 100m, Bike 10km, Run 2.5km - Youth Try a Tri (15 and under): Swim 100m, Bike 10km, Run 2.5km Included with registration are a virtual bike fit, a swim cap, a personalized race bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition, race photography and post-race massage, chiro and physio.
Podium prizes are awarded to the top three male, female and non-binary finishers. Race photos are available for download after the event and Strava files exist for the bike and run courses. Important logistical notes: shirt orders must be placed by April 9; online registration is open until May 18 subject to availability. Bib pickup is at Carleton University parking lot P7 with an in-person orientation offered the day before.
Refunds are available only if cancellation insurance is purchased. Donations to Safe Families Canada - Ottawa can be made during registration or on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
