Parry Sound Open Water SwimRun Challenge
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Canaqua Sports - Open Water Swimming and SwimRun Events
Canaqua Sports is a Canadian events marketing company that organizes open water swim, SwimRun, and related training programs during the summer months across North America and beyond. Events are run as both Canaqua Sports and under the Mudskipper brand for international swimrun and open water races. The organization runs coast-to-coast open water swim events and a series of SwimRun races, including championship-level competitions.
Event formats and distances
- Open water swim: 1K to 15K distances are offered at various events coast to coast.
- SwimRun / Mudskipper: distances include the Mudskipper Mini at 5K and championship races up to 30K.
- 15K Ultraswim: a separate marathon swimming event for longer-distance swimmers.
Events include standalone open water swims, SwimRun races, and multisport formats. Races are presented at multiple locations and dates throughout the season.
Championship series and partnerships
The Mudskipper Championship Series lists national and regional championship races with specified dates and locations, including events in Parry Sound (Ontario), St Donat (Quebec), Milton (Ontario), Vancouver (British Columbia), and Deam Lake (Indiana, U.S.). Canaqua Sports lists a series sponsor, Sumarpo wetsuits, and a partnership with Childhood Cancer Canada for awareness and fundraising. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
