Sat, Sep 02, 2023
The Canadian

Overview
Where & When
Date & Time
Sat, Sep 02, 2023
Location
Terry Fox Athletic Facility, 2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa.
Race Options
7:00 AM - Iron 113 Triathlon
$190.00
7:00 AM - Iron 113 Duathlon
$190.00
7:00 AM - Iron 113 Triathlon Relay
$255.00
7:00 AM - Iron 113 SwimCycle
$165.00
8:00 AM - Sprint Triathlon
$85.00
8:00 AM - Sprint Triathlon Relay
$135.00
8:30 AM - Olympic Triathlon
$105.00
8:30 AM - Olympic Triathlon Relay
$165.00
8:30 AM - Olympic SwimCycle
$85.00
8:30 AM - Sprint Duathlon
$80.00
8:30 AM - 5K Run
$50.00
8:30 AM - 10K Run
$60.00
9:30 AM - Adult Try a Tri (16+)
$80.00
9:40 AM - Youth Try a Tri (15 and Under)
$50.00
9:50 AM - Surf N Turf
$20.00
Description
Registration Closes Soon!
Already signed up? Take a look at the Pre Race Newsletter for any last-minute info. Otherwise, you can still get a spot if you register by Tuesday, August 29th at 6pm. Registration after that date will be subject to availability.
Our Marquee Event:
The Canadian is the premier event of the Somersault Tri/Du Series - don't miss out! If you are from the Ottawa area, it's great to race at home. If you are from afar, it's a great way to see some of the nicest parts of our Nation's Capital.
It's the last multisport event in Eastern Ontario and it doesn't disappoint. The course is on Colonel By Drive, giving you a great view of the Rideau Canal, Carleton University, Dows Lake, and Lansdowne. The finish line and transition zone are inside the Terry Fox Facility!
Participants love:
- The dramatic finish. All of our events finish on the Terry Fox Track, which is a venue that's hosted the Canadian Track & Field Championships and has been run on by countless Olympians.
- The bike course is closed to traffic.
- That there is a wide range of events to choose from, including 113 options (aka 70.3 or Half-Iron) in the triathlon, duathlon, and swim cycle events.
Included in your registration is:
- Bragging rights!
- A FREE virtual bike fit from MyVeloFit.
- A personalized race bib.
- A Somersault swim cap from ROCS/Zone3sports.
- Professional timing from Sportstats.
- On-course nutrition from F2C.
- Race Photography FinisherPix.
- Podium Prizes from Twigz Pretzels.
- Post-Race snacks.
- Post-Race massages.
- Memories that you won't soon forget.
Important Deadlines:
- Medal Deadline - August 2nd. We keep our prices low and make the finisher's medal an optional add-on. If you want to commemorate this achievement with a finisher's medal, make sure to register before August 2nd and add the medal to your order.
- Shirt Deadline - August 2nd. If you would like to pick up your souvenir shirt during bib pick-up or race day, it must be ordered before August 2nd. If you miss the deadline, you can still order the shirt AT THIS LINK. The shirt will be available for online order starting September 1st. You can also try on some sample sizes at the event.
- Online Registration Deadline - August 29th at 6 pm. If you don't sign up by then, you can still sign up in person on race day, or at bib pick-up, subject to availability. Some of our races sell out, so make sure to sign up early!
Cut-Off Times:
- All athletes must finish the bike portion by noon.
- All athletes must finish their race by 4 pm.
Fundraiser

Charity of the Event
The volunteers at The Canadian will be from the football teams at St. Matthews High School. Their Junior and Varsity teams will be on site all-day to help make your event experience all that it can be. Somersault is a firm believer that youth sports can make a big positive impact in the lives of young athletes. Please consider supporting this community organization so that they can get the funding they need to enjoy their sport, too.
- Raised
- $661.00
- Goal
- $1000.00
Course Maps

Swim Course
This map outlines the details of the swim course at the Canadian Event. It'll be chip-timing, with a beach start. For the ByTown Storm Youth Triathlon and for the Surf N Turf, the swim will run parallel to shore, so that everyone will be able to stand up, if they need a break.

Bike Course
This map outlines the details of the bike course at the Canadian Event.

Run Course
This map outlines the details of the run course at the Canadian Event.

Spectator Guide
Where & When
Sat, Sep 02, 2023
Terry Fox Athletic Facility, 2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa.
Refund Policy
Refunds can only be issued if you purchase cancellation insurance. Purchasing the insurance allows you to ask for a refund anytime before the start of the race, for any reason. No questions asked! Les remboursements ne peuvent être effectués que si vous souscrivez une assurance annulation. L'achat de cette assurance vous permet de demander un remboursement à tout moment avant le DÉPART de la course, pour quelque raison que ce soit. Aucune question ne sera posée!