Winterlude Triathlon
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About the race
The Winterlude Triathlon is a winter multisport race held in Ottawa on January 31, 2027, based at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility (2960 Riverside Dr.). The event is part of the Winterlude Festival and has been staged since 1984; organizers describe it as the World's Oldest Winter Triathlon.
The race uses a mass start with two start waves and combines three disciplines over separate courses:
- Skate on the Rideau Canal, 8 km
- Run from Dow's Lake to the Terry Fox Facility, 5 km
- Cross-country ski at Mooney's Bay, 6 km
On race morning athletes set up ski equipment at Mooney's Bay and are transported by shuttle, with skates, to the skating start on the Rideau Canal. Ski equipment rentals are available from Lafleur Ski Rentals inside the Terry Fox Facility.
Registration includes a personalized race bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition from XACT, race photography available for download, post-race snacks and hot chocolate, and podium prizes for the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers. The exact route and some details can change for weather and ice conditions; refunds are available only to those who purchase the event cancellation insurance. There is a shirt order deadline on December 18 and an online registration deadline of January 26 for inclusion on the Athlete Wall. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
