The Canadian Triathlon & Run
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Event overview
The Canadian Triathlon & Run takes place at Mooney's Bay, Ottawa on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The course runs along Colonel By Drive with views of the Rideau Canal, Carleton University, Dows Lake, and Lansdowne. The transition zone and finish area are inside the Terry Fox Facility. The bike course is closed to traffic. Cut-off rules require the bike portion to be completed by noon and all races to be finished by 4 pm.
Race options and distances
- Iron 113 Triathlon - Swim: 1900m, Bike: 90km, Run: 21.1km
- Olympic Triathlon - Swim: 1500m, Bike: 40km, Run: 10km
- Sprint Triathlon - Swim: 750m, Bike: 20km, Run: 5km
- Sprint Duathlon - Run: 5km, Bike: 20km, Run: 2.5km
- 10K Run - Run: 10km
- 5K Run - Run: 5km
- Adult Try a Tri - Swim: 200m, Bike: 10km, Run: 2.5km
- Youth Try a Tri - Swim: 200m, Bike: 10km, Run: 2.5km
- Splash N Dash - Swim: 50m, Run: 400m
Relay teams of two or three people are allowed; one person registers and the entry covers all team members.
Logistics and services
Included with registration are professional timing, a personalized race bib, a swim cap, on-course nutrition, race photography, podium prizes for the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers in each event, post-race massage/chiro/physio services, and optional add-ons such as a finisher's medal and event shirt (deadlines apply). Bib pickup is available at the Terry Fox Facility on the Friday before the race and on race morning. Refunds require purchased cancellation insurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
