Early Bird Triathlon & Run
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Event overview
The Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon is a multisport event held at Carleton University in Ottawa on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The swim takes place in an indoor 50 m pool at the university. Bike and run courses use Colonel By Drive on closed roads and pass the Rideau Canal, Dows Lake, Lansdowne, and the Carleton campus. Swim entries have limited capacity. Strava files are provided for the bike and run courses. A 12-week Early Bird training program is offered through Carleton University and a partner organisation; the program is limited to 16 participants.
Race options and logistics
- Long Triathlon: Swim 500 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 500 m, Bike 30 km
- Sprint Triathlon: Swim 500 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
Registrants receive a virtual bike fit, a Somersault 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/physio services, and post-race snacks. Important dates include shirt and medal order deadlines and an online registration deadline; bib pickup is scheduled at Carleton University the day before and on race day. Refunds are available only when cancellation insurance is purchased. The event supports Safe Families Canada - Ottawa. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
