Winterlude Triathlon
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Winterlude Triathlon : overview
The Winterlude Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility in Ottawa (2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON). The event is part of the Winterlude Festival and has been held annually since 1984. The race uses winter venues around Ottawa and the exact route or disciplines may change depending on weather and ice conditions. The race is run as a mass start and the first competitor to the finish is the winner.
Race format, distances and logistics
Distances for the solo and relay options are:
- Skate: 8 km on the Rideau Canal
- Run: 5 km from Dow's Lake to the Terry Fox Facility
- Ski: 6 km at Mooney's Bay, finishing at the Terry Fox Facility
Relay teams consist of three people, one for each discipline; one team member registers and the entry covers all three athletes. Relay entries are limited to 40 teams. Solo entry fee is listed as $100 (taxes and fees included); relay entry fee is listed as $150 (taxes and fees included). Registration includes a personalized bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition supplied by XACT, race photography, post-race snacks and hot chocolate, and podium prizes for the top three male, female and non-binary finishers. Bib pickup is offered at Bushtukah in Westboro and at the Terry Fox Facility on race weekend. Refunds are only available to entrants who purchase the event cancellation insurance. Course maps are available for each discipline. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
