Registration Open
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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!
Pre-Race Newsletter:
Already signed up? Check out the pre-race newsletter. It 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, which are both great resources for anyone participating in the event.
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.
On-course nutrition from XACT.
Race Photography FinisherPix.
Podium Prizes for the top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers in each event.
Post-Race massages from The Movement Co.
Post-Race snacks.
Memories that you won't soon forget.
Cut-Off Times:
All athletes must finish the bike portion by noon.
All athletes must finish their race by 4 pm.
Relay Team:
Signing up for a Relay Team means that you'll have 2 or 3 people who complete the race together. One person will swim, one person will bike, and one person will run. You can also opt to have a 2-person relay where someone does 2 of the 3 sports. Only one person needs to sign the team up, meaning that the entry fee covers all 3 people doing the relay.
When you see "name on bib" during check out, you'll be putting your team name into that field.
Past Results:
Click HERE to see the results from the past editions of The Canadian. 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.
Swim: 1900m, Bike: 90km, Run: 21.1 km
Swim: 1900m, Bike: 90km, Run: 21.1 km
Swim: 1–3km (varies)
Swim: 750m, Bike: 20km, Run: 5km
Swim: 750m, Bike: 20km, Run: 5km
Run: 5km, Bike: 20km, Run: 2.5km
Run: 5km
Run: 10km
Swim: 1500m, Bike: 40km, Run: 10km
Swim: 1500m, Bike: 40km, Run: 10km
Swim: 1500 m, Bike: 40km
Swim: 750m, Bike: 20km, Run: 5km
Swim: 750m, Bike: 20km, Run: 5km
Swim: 50m, Run: 400m
Here's the run course map for the Canadian!
Here's the map for the bike course at The Canadian Triathlon.
Take a look at the swim course for the Canadian Triathlon
Shirt Deadline - July 24th. 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 - August 7th. 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 7th and add the medal to your order. After this date, medals will be available to order, subject to availability.
Online Registration Deadline - September 3rd at 6 pm, or when the race sells out. Sign up before this date to have your name included on the Athlete Wall. After this date, registration is subject to availability. Last year, the race sold out before the online deadline, so don't delay!
Friday, September 4th, from 3pm to 6pm at the Terry Fox Facility. 2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N4. We'll be doing an in-person orientation at 4pm and 5pm.
Saturday, September 5th, starting at 6:15am at the Terry Fox Facility. 2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N4
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!
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.
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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