Early Bird Triathlon & Run
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Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon
The Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Carleton University in Ottawa (125 Colonel By Dr). The swim segments are held indoors in a 50 m pool. Bike and run courses use roads on Colonel By Drive with views of the Rideau Canal, Dows Lake, Lansdowne, and Carleton University. Bike and run sections are on closed roads. The event includes course maps and Strava files for bike and run routes.
Race options and event services
- Long Triathlon - Swim 500m, 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 500m, Bike 30km
- Sprint Triathlon - Swim 500m, 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
Registration includes a free virtual bike fit, a swim cap, a personalized race bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition, race photography, podium prizes for the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers, post-race massages, and post-race snacks. The event supports Safe Families Canada - Ottawa and many race-day volunteers are from that group. Shirt, medal, and registration deadlines are listed by the organizer. Refunds require purchased cancellation insurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
