Welland Open Water SwimRun Challenge
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Welland Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge
The event takes place on June 14, 2026 at the Welland Community Boathouse, located at 108 Thorold Road East in Welland, Ontario. This is the 9th season for this event, serving as the organizer's annual season-opening event in Ontario.
The event features two distinct disciplines: open water swimming and SwimRun. The open water swim takes place in a recreational canal and offers three distances on a 1 km diamond-shaped loop course: 1 km, 3 km (3 laps), and 5 km (5 laps). An event swim cap is provided to each swimmer.
The Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge combines swimming and running on flat trails along the canal. Two distances are offered:
- The 7.5 km course consists of 5 stages: 3 swim segments totaling 2.5 km and 2 run segments totaling 5 km.
- The 10 km course adds an extra 2.3 km run and a short 150 m swim to the finish line.
The water temperature at this time of year typically ranges between 20-22°C (68-72°F). Facilities, including washrooms and food, will be provided. Participants receive a finisher's medal. Wearing a wetsuit is optional for the SwimRun. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
