Winterlude Triathlon
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Winterlude Triathlon
The Winterlude Triathlon is an annual winter multisport race held in Ottawa as part of the Winterlude Festival. The event has run since 1984 and uses a mix of city and park venues around Dow's Lake, the Rideau Canal, Mooney's Bay, and the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.
The race is a mass start with two start waves. The sequence of disciplines and typical course features are:
- Skate on the Rideau Canal: 8 km
- Run from Dow's Lake to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility: 5 km
- Cross country ski at Mooney's Bay, finishing at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility; the ski portion is typically two loops totaling 6 km
Logistics noted by the organizer include equipment rentals available from Lafleur Ski Rentals inside the Terry Fox Facility, bib pickup scheduled for the day before the race and on race morning, and a shirt order deadline of December 18. Online registration closes January 26; registration after that date is subject to availability. Course details and route files are available for review online. The exact course and distances may change due to weather or ice conditions; refunds are only available to participants who purchased cancellation insurance.
Registration typically includes a personalized race bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition from XACT, downloadable race photography, post-race snacks and hot chocolate, and podium prizes for the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
