Registration Open
Fun For All Abilities:
Designed for young athletes of all abilities, this youth triathlon offers a welcoming first multisport experience in a fun, supportive environment. Participants begin with a comfortable indoor pool swim before heading onto fully closed bike and run courses, creating a safe space where kids can focus on enjoying the race. Parents can assist in transition areas, cheering crowds line the course, and every finisher leaves with new confidence, great memories, and the excitement of completing their very first triathlon challenge.
Pre-Race Newsletter:
Already signed up? Check out the pre-race newsletter. It'll have 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, which are both great resources for anyone participating in the event.
Disclaimer:
This event is limited to 60 participants per age group, and only 300 participants total.
All abilities and equipment are welcome. You can swim with a life jacket, floaties, or in a race-worthy suit. You can use a road bike, mountain bike, a bike with training wheels, or a bike with no pedals all. No limitations!
Outside help is allowed! Parents can help their kids with things like equipment set up and transitions. No parents or spectators will be allowed on the pool deck, and you can't bike on the course with the participants, but otherwise, we hope to see everyone getting involved.
Participants love:
Indoor pool swim
Bike and run Courses closed to traffic.
The fun environment and positive energy!
Included with your registration is:
Bragging rights!
A personalized race bib.
Professional timing.
Race Photography.
Podium Prizes for the top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers.
Post-Race snacks
Memories that you won't soon forget.
Past Results:
This is our first time hosting this event, so your results will be the first ones!
Online Registration Deadline - June 23rd 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!
We'll have early bib pickup available on Friday, June 26th, from 4pm to 6pm, at FDRC. We'll also have an optional in person orientation at 5pm.
We'll have race morning bib pickup, at François Dupuis Recreation Centre. Their address is 2263 Portobello Blvd., Ottawa, ON K4A 0X3.
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!
Our volunteers and event-based staff are associated with a local charity. Please consider making a donation to them during checkout, as a thank you for making this race possible.
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!
Happy Participants
Ready to take on your next challenge?
Judy
"The thousand islands triathlon was a great event! Extremely well organized, accommodating to requests and the best volunteers ever! Can't wait for the next one 🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️"
Annie
"Absolutely perfect! It was my first tri and everybody was super helpful and nice with all my questions. Logistics were great."
Julia
"Somersault consistently puts on inclusive, well organized, supportive and fun races in Ottawa and area. Been racing runs and triathlon of many distances for years. It's an institution for triathlon in Ottawa."
Michael
"An absolutely outstanding race experience, the organizers, volunteers, race marshals and vendors make Somersaults events simply amazing !!!"
