Parry Sound Open Water SwimRun Challenge
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Mudskipper SwimRun Parry Sound - Open water swim and trail run
Mudskipper SwimRun Parry Sound is a multisport event held in Parry Sound, Ontario along Georgian Bay. The programme includes SwimRun races, standalone open water swims, and trail runs that use Waubano Beach and the nearby shoreline and trails as course locations.
Event formats and main distances:
- 12.9K SwimRun course (one lap)
- 25.8K SwimRun championship distance (two laps)
- 2K, 4K, 10K open water swims
- 5K, 10K trail runs
The 12.9K SwimRun is staged with alternating swims and runs: swims of 0.9K, 0.9K, and 1.4K interspersed with runs of 4.0K, 3.2K, and 2.5K. The open water swim course is a 2K loop from Waubano Beach to the Parry Sound Salt Docks and back. Run courses use local trails and include single and double lap options for 5K and 10K.
Sanctioning and rules: the event is sanctioned within the triathlon framework and participants must hold Triathlon Ontario membership or a one day membership option. Swim caps are provided and must be worn; competitors receive a body number. Wetsuits are optional. Water temperature is reported in the event information as roughly 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
Race day facilities include onsite washrooms and food provision. Weather related changes will be limited; delays or cancellations are possible only for severe conditions such as lightning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
