Winterlude Triathlon
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Winterlude Triathlon - Ottawa
The Winterlude Triathlon is part of the Winterlude Festival and has been held since 1984. The race combines three winter sports: skating, running and cross country skiing (classic or skate-ski).
The event uses a mass start with two start waves. The exact course and distances may change depending on weather conditions; refunds are available only for participants who purchased cancellation insurance.
Race segments
- 8 km skate on the Rideau Canal
- 5 km run from Dow's Lake to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility
- 6 km ski at Mooney's Bay, finishing at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility
Registration includes a personalized race bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition, event photography, post-race snacks and hot chocolate, and podium prizes for the top three male, female, and non-binary athletes. Lafleur Ski Rentals operates inside the Terry Fox Athletic Facility for ski equipment rental; gear can be picked up on race morning and returned after the finish. The organizers note that equipment choices such as long blade skate boots may lead some participants to rent a second pair of boots.
Important deadlines: shirt orders by December 18, medal orders by December 31, and online registration closes January 26. The primary venue is the Terry Fox Athletic Facility at 2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
