Winterlude Triathlon
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About the race
The Winterlude Triathlon in Ottawa is a winter multisport race held on Sunday, January 31, 2027, at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility (2960 Riverside Dr.). Part of the Winterlude Festival, the event has been held since 1984 and combines skating, running and cross-country skiing on local waterways and trails.
Distances:
- 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
The race uses a mass start with two start waves. Participants board shuttle buses to the Rideau Canal for the skating leg; the ski leg uses the Mooney's Bay cross-country course and may include two loops. Course routes and elevation details are available in downloadable GPS/Strava files. The exact route and distances may change due to weather and ice conditions; refunds are available only to entrants who purchased cancellation insurance.
Registration includes a personalized race bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition supplied by 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. Lafleur Ski Rentals operates inside the Terry Fox Facility for equipment rental. Important deadlines include a shirt order deadline on December 18 and an online registration deadline on January 26. Bib pickup is scheduled the day before and on race morning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
