Early Bird Triathlon & Run
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Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon
The Early Bird multisport event in Ottawa uses an indoor pool for the swim and closed-road courses for cycling and running on Colonel By Drive, with views of the Rideau Canal, Carleton University, Dows Lake, and Lansdowne. Multiple race formats are offered, including triathlons, duathlons, and swim-bike only options. Distances include:
- Long Triathlon: Swim 300 m, Bike 30 km, Run 5 km
- Long Duathlon: Run 5 km, Bike 30 km, Run 2.5 km
- Sprint Duathlon: Run 5 km, Bike 20 km, Run 2.5 km
- Swim Cycle: Swim 300 m, Bike 30 km
- Sprint Triathlon: Swim 300 m, Bike 20 km, Run 5 km
- Super Sprint Triathlon: Swim 100 m, Bike 20 km, Run 2.5 km
- Try a Tri (16+): Swim 100 m, Bike 10 km, Run 2.5 km
- Youth Try a Tri (15 and under): Swim 100 m, Bike 10 km, Run 2.5 km
Registration includes a virtual bike fit, a swim cap, a personalized race bib, professional timing, on course nutrition, race photography, podium prizes for top three male female and non binary finishers, post race massage chiro and physio, and post race snacks. Finishers can optionally add a medal. Shirt and medal ordering have set deadlines in April, and online registration closes in May. Bib pickup is scheduled at Carleton University on the days before and of the event. Refunds require purchased cancellation insurance. The event supports fundraising for Safe Families Canada Ottawa and accepts donations during registration and on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.