Early Bird Triathlon & Run
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Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon
Early Bird is a multisport event on Saturday, May 22, 2027, at Carleton University in Ottawa. The event offers both triathlon and duathlon formats and uses an indoor pool for swims, making it possible to race a triathlon without open water.
The bike and run courses are on Colonel By Drive and are closed to traffic. The route passes landmarks such as the Rideau Canal, Dows Lake, Lansdowne, and Carleton University. Strava files are available for the bike and run courses.
Race options and standard 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 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 and physio, and post-race snacks.
Important event details: shirt order deadline April 9; online registration deadline May 18; bib pickup at Carleton University on May 21 and May 22. Refunds are permitted only with purchased cancellation insurance. The event supports Safe Families Canada - Ottawa and many race volunteers come from that organization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
