The Canadian Triathlon & Run
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Event overview
The Canadian Triathlon & Run takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Mooney's Bay, Ottawa (2960 Riverside Dr.). The race is part of the Somersault Tri/Du Series and uses Colonel By Drive for course routing, with views of the Rideau Canal, Carleton University, Dows Lake, and Lansdowne. The transition zone and finish are inside the Terry Fox Facility, with the finish on the Terry Fox Track. The bike course is closed to traffic.
Race options and logistics
The event offers multiple multisport and running formats, including triathlon, duathlon, SwimCycle, relays, and youth events. Key logistical facts: bib pickup is scheduled at the Terry Fox Facility the day before and on race day; the shirt order deadline is July 24 and the optional medal deadline is August 7; online registration closes September 3 or when the race sells out. Refunds are available only if cancellation insurance is purchased.
Distances (selected):
- Iron 113 Triathlon - Swim 1900 m, Bike 90 km, Run 21.1 km
- Sprint Triathlon - Swim 750 m, Bike 20 km, Run 5 km
- Olympic Triathlon - Swim 1500 m, Bike 40 km, Run 10 km
- Sprint Duathlon - Run 5 km, Bike 20 km, Run 2.5 km
- 10K Run - Run 10 km
- 5K Run - Run 5 km
- Splash N Dash - Swim 50 m, Run 400 m
Registration includes a personalized bib, a swim cap, professional timing, on-course nutrition, race photography, podium prizes for top three male, female, and non-binary finishers, post-race massages and snacks, and a virtual bike fit. Relay entries can be 2- or 3-person teams with one person registering the team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
