Winterlude Triathlon
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Event overview
The Winterlude Triathlon takes place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Ottawa. The race combines skating, running, and cross-country skiing (classic or skate-ski) in a mass-start format where the first athlete to cross the finish line is the winner. The course uses local venues: skating on the Rideau Canal, running from Dow's Lake to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility, and skiing at Mooney's Bay with the ski finish at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. The ski portion is completed as three loops of the Mooney's Bay cross-country course.
Distances:
- Skate: 8 km on the Rideau Canal
- Run: 5 km from Dow's Lake to Terry Fox Athletic Facility
- Ski: 6 km at Mooney's Bay
Included with registration are a personalized race bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition, race photography, post-race snacks and hot chocolate, and podium prizes for the top three male, female, and non-binary athletes.
Entries, logistics and policies
Race options include solo and relay entries, with listed fees for solo and relay categories. Relay teams may consist of two or three people; a three-person relay assigns one athlete to skate, one to run, and one to ski. Relay entries are limited in number. The event is part of the Winterlude Festival and has run since 1984. Course routes and distances may change depending on weather; refunds are available only to participants who purchased cancellation insurance. Important deadlines include a shirt order deadline in December and an online registration deadline in late January. Bib pickup is available the day before at Bushtukah in Westboro and on race day at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
