Registration Open
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Let the Multi-Sport season begin:
Let's kickstart the racing season! Turn your training into reality at the earliest 2026 triathlon and duathlon in Ontario!
This course is on Colonel By Drive, giving you a great view of the Rideau Canal, Carleton University, Dows Lake, and Lansdowne. Plus, it's the only in-pool triathlon in the region, which gives you a chance to do a triathlon without the open water swim.
Pre-Race Newsletter:
Already signed up? Check out the pre-race newsletter. It'll has all the last-minute info that you'll need to get the most out of the event.
It includes our Virtual Orientation Video and our Athlete Handbook (coming soon), which are both great resources for anyone participating in the event.
Disclaimer:
The swim events will sell out early, so sign up before it's too late. The pool has limited capacity but we'll have plenty of space in the duathlons and running events.
Participants love:
Indoor pool swim, in a 50m pool.
Bike and run Courses closed to traffic.
Lots of different events to choose from.
Included with your registration is:
Bragging rights!
A FREE virtual bike fit from MyVeloFit.
A Somersault swim cap from ROCS/Zone3sports.
A personalized race bib.
Professional timing.
On-course nutrition from XACT.
Race Photography from FinisherPix.
Podium Prizes for the top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers.
Post-Race massages from triOS College.
Post-Race snacks
Memories that you won't soon forget.
Important Dates:
Past Results:
Click HERE to see the results from past editions of the Early Bird. All ages and abilities are welcome, and this page will show you where you might stack up!
Strava Files:
Looking for more course details, including elevation, and direction? Click on your race distance below to see a Strava file.
Run: 5km, Bike: 30km, Run: 2.5km
Swim: 750m, Bike: 20km, Run: 5km
Run: 5km, Bike: 20km, Run: 2.5km
Swim: 750m, Bike: 20km, Run: 5km
Swim: 750m, Bike: 20km, Run: 5km
Swim: 1–3km (varies)
Swim: 750m, Bike: 20km, Run: 5km
Swim: 750m, Bike: 20km, Run: 5km
Take a look at the run course details for the Early Bird!
Take a look at the bike course details for the Early Bird!
This map will show you how you'll be completing your 500m inside the Carleton U pool.
This map will show you how you'll be completing your 500m inside the Carleton U pool.
Shirt Deadline - April 3rd. If you're interested in ordering an event shirt for this race, be sure to register and add a shirt to your order before the Shirt Deadline. After that date, we won't be able to add shirts to our order.
Medal Deadline - April 16th. 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 April 16th and add the medal to your order. After this date, medals will be available to order subject to availability.
Online Registration Deadline - May 12th at 6 pm. Sign up before this date to have your name included on the Athlete Wall. After this date, registration is subject to availability. Some of our races sell out, so make sure to sign up early!
Friday, May 15th at Carleton University. Parking lot P7 from 3pm to 6pm. We'll be doing an in-person orientation at 4pm and 5pm.
Saturday, May 16th at Carleton University. Parking lot P7 from starting at 7am
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!
Safe Families Canada mobilizes a compassionate community of vetted volunteers to support families facing significant life stressors, such as medical emergencies, mental health challenges, first time moms, newcomers to Canada, and domestic violence. So many families in our city do not have a healthy social network, and this makes them vulnerable during times of crisis. Safe Families Canada - Ottawa is there for those times. Our incredible volunteers walk alongside parents offering support and guidance as they navigate through their challenging circumstances, and we are able to temporarily provide their child a safe place with a Host Family. This is all voluntary so that the parent retains custody of their child. Children Safe, Families Together! You can donate to this amazing cause during your registration process or on the event day. A large number of the race-day volunteers will be from Safe Families Canada - Ottawa.
Tourism Guide
Coming from out of town? This guide will help you make a whole trip out of your visit.
Spectator Guide
Coming to watch the event? Take a look at our spectator guide to have the best experience possible!
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