Early Bird Triathlon & Run
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Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon at Carleton University
The event takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Carleton University in Ottawa. The bike and run courses are closed to traffic and follow Colonel By Drive, with views of the Rideau Canal, Dows Lake and Lansdowne. The swim takes place in an indoor 50 m pool, allowing participation without an open water swim.
Race options include:
- Long Triathlon: Swim 500m, Bike 30km, Run 5km
- Long Duathlon: Run 5km, Bike 30km, Run 2.5km
- 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
- Swim Cycle: Swim 500m, Bike 30km
- Sprint Duathlon: Run 5km, Bike 20km, Run 2.5km
Included with registration are professional timing, a personalized race bib, a swim cap and a free virtual bike fit. The event offers on-course nutrition, race photography, podium prizes for the top three male, female and non-binary finishers, and post-race massage, chiro and physio services. Shirt deadline is April 3. Medal add-on deadline is April 16. Online registration deadline is May 12. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
