Winterlude Triathlon

FEB
1
2026
Join Ottawa's Winterlude Triathlon for a unique cold weather challenge combining skating on the Rideau Canal, a run from Dow's Lake and cross country skiing to Terry Fox. Solo and three person relays welcome.
Sun 1 Feb 2026
Running 5k Skiing 6k Skating 8k

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Winterlude Triathlon, Ottawa, 1 February 2026

The Winterlude Triathlon is a winter multi-sport race held as part of the Winterlude Festival. The event has run since 1984 and uses skating, running, and cross-country skiing. The race uses a mass start format and the course and disciplines may vary year to year due to weather and ice conditions.

  • 8K skate on the Rideau Canal
  • 5K run from Dow's Lake to the Terry Fox Facility
  • 6K ski at Mooney's Bay, finishing at the Terry Fox Facility

Logistics and entry

Entry options include a solo entry and a relay entry. The relay covers three people with one person skating, one running, and one skiing; the relay fee covers all three athletes and the event limits relay entries to 40 teams. Online registration closes on January 28, 2026. A finisher's medal is an optional add-on and must be ordered by January 1, 2026; after that date medals are subject to availability.

Bib pickup is available at Bushtukah in Westboro (203 Richmond Rd, Ottawa) and at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Registration includes a personalized race bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition from XACT, race photography, post-race snacks and hot chocolate, and podium prizes for the top three male, female, and non-binary athletes supplied by Bushtukah. Refunds are only available to participants who purchased cancellation insurance. Course maps and route details are provided for each discipline. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 km
Skating 8k
6 km
Skiing 6k
5 km
Running 5k

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