We are really excited about the 2012 Canadian Iron 226, Iron 113, and all the other races we are offering.

"The Canadian" is Ontario's only Iron 226 Triathlon & Duathlon, and successfully incorporates the Iron 226 SwimCycle, the Iron 113 Triathlon, Duathlon, SwimCycle, & Swim, the Olympic Triathlon, the Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon, the Super Sprint Triathlon, the Try A Tri, the Canoe & Kayak Triathlons, and the Wylie Ryan Kids' Surf and Turf.

To add to the excitement, we offer the Canadian Evening Marathon, Marathon Relay, and Half Marathon, as well as the Morning 3 & 8Km Runs.

It's a multi-sport day like no other!

We invite you, your family, and friends to participate, to volunteer, or to watch the amazing Iron 226, and all the other races that are part of the day. We anticipate more than 1,200 racers will line up on September 1st at the Canadian.

All races will enjoy traffic free courses and are spectator friendly. The day culminates with post race refreshments, meals and celebrations on site, where the stories and videos of the day are re-lived. The Iron 226 Awards Breakfast follows the next day.

We hope you include "The Canadian" in your 2012 event plans - you won't be disappointed!

race director

Terry McKinty - terry@somersault.ca

ottawa tourism

www.ottawatourism.ca

event highlights

• Canadian Award Breakfast on Sunday
• Medals for all finishers at the finish line
• Official performance certificates available online
• Canoe & Kayak Triathlons
• Para categories
• SwimCycle Races
• Super Sprint Triathlon
• New Olympic Triathlon
• Traffic Free Bike, and Run Courses

carefor health & community services - official charity of the canadian
Somersault is proud to announce that Carefor Health & Community Services is the Official Charity of the 2012 Canadian Weekend.

Carefor is hosting a silent auction at this year’s Morning Canadian, giving you one more way to show you care. A full range of interesting items to suit everyone from the outdoorsy type to the social butterfly will be available. Drop by the Carefor Tent on-site on Friday and Saturday to browse and bid. All funds raised by the auction, Carefor Café, 50/50 draw, and pledges go towards supporting the charitable work of Carefor Health and Community Services in Ottawa. 

Carefor Health & Community Services is a not-for-profit organization that helps families stay together longer by enhancing independent living and supporting caregivers. Since 1897, Carefor has been providing an extensive basket of home healthcare and community support services which are tailored to meet local community needs. All funds raised during the Canadian weekend will go towards Carefor’s charitable work in Ottawa.

As a Somersault event participant you have the opportunity to support Carefor by choosing to make a donation when you are entering online, or by clicking here to learn more about the pledge program. For more information on Carefor Health & Community Services, please visit www.carefor.ca.

Help us help others! Carefor charitable registration # 11928-4768 RR0001.

kidsport ottawa - the official charity of the somersault series

Somersault is proud to announce that KidSport Ottawa is the Official Charity of the 2012 Somersault Event Series - ‘So All Kids Can Play!’

KidSport Ottawa is a not-for-profit organization that helps disadvantaged children and youth living in the City of Ottawa overcome the social and economic barriers limiting or preventing their participation in sport. This is achieved through the issuance of registration fees and/or equipment grants.

As a Somersault event participant you have the opportunity to support KidSport Ottawa by choosing to make a donation when you are entering online, or by clicking here to download a Pledge Form, which you can use for collecting donations from friends and neighbours before the event, and submit them to a KidSport Ottawa representative when you arrive at the event. For more information on KidSport Ottawa please visit www.kidsport.on.ca/ottawa

The Champions Challenge program is for those of you who participate in more than one Somersault Triathlon, Duathlon, and Canoe/Kayak Tri Series race, and might be interested in seeing how you stack up against others in overall, gender and gender age group categories in the Somersault Triathlon, Duathlon, and Canoe/Kayak Tri Series world.

Each 2012 Somersault Triathlon, Duathlon, and Canoe/Kayak Tri Series race (except the Try A Tri) is part of the Champions Challenge. If you are in one of these races, you automatically score points in the Champions Challenge. Check out the Champions Challenge program at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

date of event

canadian events & distances

participation categories - age as of december 31, 2012

try a tri challenge
It's back - and its for anyone who has always wanted to "Try a Tri", or for those who aren't too competitive. Mountain Bikes and Hybrid Bikes are welcome in this event, as well as road bikes.

super sprint triathlon
The Super Sprint is a race geared to those who are competitive, but who just want to race a short one.

olympic triathlon

The Olympic Distance Triathlon that many of you have been requesting, is back at the Canadian.  It is a great course, but it features a bike leg which is a little long at 45Km, but necessary for safety. We found a window in the day's schedule for the Olympic, where the road will be free of the Sprint, Super Sprint, and Try A Tri participants, but you will be keeping the Iron 226 cyclists company for awhile.

iron 226 & 113 swimcycle
The 226 & 113 SwimCycles are back this year, for those who can't or don't want to do the run.

The SwimCycle consists of the swim and the cycle portions of the Iron 226, and Iron 113 Triathlons. SwimCycle participants will start with the Triathlon participants, but will exit the T-Zone after the bike for the very short run to the Finish Line.

canoe & kayak triathlons
There are two divisions here; the Canoe Tri, and the Kayak Tri.  In the Kayak division, a participant completes the kayak, cycle, and the run solo.  In the Canoe division, the participant may have a partner of the same gender in the canoe portion of the tri, but then completes the remainder of the event solo.

You will enjoy a Mooney's Bay Beach start and finish, on the paddle leg. The course heads down the Bay towards Black's Rapids and the 2Km turn around buoy. It then returns to the beach where participants join the other triathletes and duathletes in the T-Zone, for the cycle and the run.

iron 226 time limit

We have imposed a 16 hour time limit on the iron 226 triathlon and a 15 1/2 hour time limit on the iron 226 duathlon.  In addition to these limits, the swim course will close at 2 hours, and the cycle course will close at 10 hours after the starts. Participants still on those courses at those times will be required to withdraw from the competition.

iron 113 time limit
The time limit on the Half Iron 113 is the same as for the Iron 226 race - so effectively, there isn't a time limit.  

iron 113 & iron 226 age requirement
In the Iron and Half Iron Distance races, entry is only open to those 19 years of age or older. We cannot allow anyone younger than 19 to compete at these distances. We recommend that younger participants compete in the Sprint Triathlon, Try A Tri, Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon, or Kayak Triathlon.

early season entry fee discounts
As a courtesy to those of you who enter many Somersault events, who plan well ahead, or who are just thrifty, we have a generous early season entry fee discount program. The discount schedule is outlined below. In the case of the Iron 226 and Iron 113 races particularly, these discounts amount to considerable savings. For more information on the early season discounts please go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm.

free change of entry if entered by january 31st
Each early season entry received by January 31, 2012, is eligible for one free change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by the Sunday August 26th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2012 and by March 15, 2012 is also eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by Sunday August 28th - but there is an administration fee of $15 for the privilege.

Please Note: There are no partial refunds if the event change request is to a less expensive event. There will be an additional charge if the change is to an event with a higher entry fee.

entry fee discounts and deadlines

junior program

We are proud to continue to develop the Somersault Junior Program in 2012.  This program is designed to encourage those 12 years and older to participate, by including 2 year categories in the Junior Champions Challenge beginning at 13 & under, up to 18-19.  Athletes in these categories will feel comfortable in Somersault events, and are automatically ranked in the Junior Champions Challenge.

new para categories
With the 'Won with One' organization as our 'advisor' we have introduced 'Para' catefories at the Tri1. Tri2, Tri3, Tri4, Tri5, & Tri 6 levels.  We allow the participant's guide to enter at no cost.   Please forward the guide's entry information to us by email at terry@somersault.cva. You can get more information on these categories by going to http://triathloncanada.com/en/page.ch2?uid=ClassificationCategories.

student discount

Students born in 1988 or later, and enrolled in school during the 2012-2012 year, receive a 40% discount on the entry fee.

entry fee schedules

Click on the "Enter Now"button at the top of the page to view the entry fee schedule. 

entry fee conditions
There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation or event changes. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only, up to Sunday August 26th.  Entries after Sunday August 26th, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up and must be paid in cash.  Souvenir shirts are included free with your entry up to Sunday August 26th- no exceptions. Those who enter after Sunday August 26th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

pre- race day kit pick up and late entry - Friday Aug 31

Friday Aug 31
Terry Fox Athletic Facility - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Iron 226 participant kits must be picked up on Friday - and don't forget the Iron 226 Orientation at 5:00p.m.!

We highly recommend that everyone pick up their race kit, or have a third party do so for you. Pre-Race Kit Pick Up and late entry is on Friday, Aug 31st from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Terry Fox Athletic Facility, on Riverside Dr. This will be the only opportunity we provide for you to review the course and ask questions of our race and course directors. 

important deadlines

race orientation sessions

We welcome Geordie McConnell, head coach of the Ottawa Triathlon Club, as our Orientation Guide.  Geordie is a well known and respected triathlon coach in Ottawa, famous for his animated, inspirational, and informative orientation sessions, so don't miss it.

We will have attendants in the T-Zone beginning at 5:30 a.m. on race morning  They will be there to answer some of your questions, and to direct traffic once the event starts. You should make it a point to attend the orientation sessions;  there is a session for each race distance at the times and locations in the schedule below. Race instructions will be given and your race questions will be addressed at this session.

race orientation schedule

awards and prizes - special prize for iron 226 and Iron 113 records

• Merchandise for the first three overall in the Iron 226 and Half Iron 113  
• Special Souvenir Apparel for participants in the Iron 226

Everyone
All participants receive a completion medal at the finish line of their race.

Race Winners
The first place male and female solo winner of each race, receives a merchandise prize.

Top 3 Overall
The first three overall finishers in each race - male and female - will be honoured in an award presentation ceremony that will take place in the Awards Area shortly after they finish.

Category Top 3 Finishers
Each Age, Weight, and Relay Category top 3 finishers, is eligible for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze 'Award Medal Lanyard'. This 'Award Medal Lanyard' must be picked up on race day, any time after the results are posted at the Awards Table, or at an Award Ceremony.

Award Medal Lanyard Must Be Picked Up on Race Day
Check the official results to see if you finished in the top 3 in your category, and then you may claim your 'Award Medal Lanyard' at the Awards Table or at the Awards Ceremony.

If you do not receive your 'Award Medal Lanyard' on race day, you may send a self addressed, stamped envelope indicating the award, to 'Somersault, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa, K1E 2W5', and one will be mailed to you.

official performance certificate
We are pleased to offer each race finisher, the opportunity to download and print an official certificate of their event performance. That's right from Wednesday after the event you will be able to go to http://www.eventsonline.ca/fc/somersault.html, punch in your race number, and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place.

iTabs

You will LOVE the new Somersault event finishers’ medals!  We all know triathletes and duathletes love their statisitics! So why not complete your race day experience with an iTab. Personalize your medal with your Name, Splits, and Finish times engraved on a small plate which fits neatly into the back of your Finish medal.  After your race don't forget to order your iTab. It's only a click away. Check it out –CLICK HERE - to complete your iTaB order.

iron 226 - rmt - massage services
Registered Massage Therapists will be on hand to service Iron 113, and 226 participants during and after your races. These massage services wail be available on a need basis first, and then a first come first served basis.

the canadian iron 226 awards breakfast - september 2
Award medals, prizes and certificates for the Iron 226 Distance participants will be presented September 2 - 9:00 a.m. at the Awards Breakfast, in a special presentation ceremony. The Awards Breakfast is included as part of your entry fee package. We encourage friends, family members and guests to attend at the special rate of $15 per adult, and $10 per child.

the canadian iron 113 awards & post race meal
Iron 113 awards will be presented under the same format described below. Half Iron 113 participants can enjoy a post race meal, and attend their award presentation on site, shortly after finishing the race.

the canadian sprint, super sprint, and try a tri awards

Award presentations for these distance races will be made on site shortly after the finish of each race. Age category medallists present themselves at the awards table to receive their finisher's Gold, Silver or Bronze Lanyard. Official Finish Certificates can be obtained online shortly after the event.

course records
IRON 226 DISTANCE RECORD HOLDERS
TRIATHLON

Men: - Rick Hellard, Ottawa, ON. Canada - 9:07:00 (2007)
Women: - Joanne Murray, Kanata, ON. Canada - 10:42:13 (2006)

Masters Men (40+): - George Reid (55-59), Ottawa, ON. Canada - 9:58:28 (2006)
Masters Women (40+): - Judy Andrew Piel, Ottawa, ON. Canada - 11:25:31 (2008)

DUATHLON
Men: - Ben Compton, Toronto, ON, Canada - 9:10:36 (2005)
Women: - Michelle Campbell, Ottawa, Canada - 10:01:57 (2012)

Iron 226 Half of Fame: Coming soon a ranking of all iron distance finishers.

IRON 113 DISTANCE RECORD HOLDERS
TRIATHLON
Men:         Dave Harju, Hull, QC. Canada - 4:04:37 (2001)
Women:   Kisatie Kniazew, Windsor, ON, Canada - 4:23:59 (2003)

Masters Men (40+): Peter Phillips, Colborne, ON, Canada - 4:16:21 (2005)
Masters Women (40+): Patricia Pirnie, Hilton, NT. USA - 5:01:14 (2004)

DUATHLON
Men: - Denis Choquette, Auburn, ON, Canada - 4:10:46 (2006)

Women: - Martine Clement, Ottawa, ON, Canada - 4:41:46 (2006)

Iron 113 Hall of Fame: Coming soon a ranking of all half iron distance finishers to date.

event services
Medical — Qualified medical/first aid staff will be on site, at the finish line, and on the cycle and run courses.

Massage Therapy — Massage therapists will be available on site for Iron 113and Iron 226 participants.

Change Tents — Change Tents (Male & Female) will be positioned in the Iron T-Zone section only.

Bicycle Repairs — The CYCLELOGIK crew will be on site for emergency assistance beside the T-Zone and in a roving van on the cycle course.

Toilets — Toilets will be available on site in the Iron T-Zone, on the cycle course every 15Km and on the run course every 3.5Km.

Timing — Championchip Timing by Sportstats will be in place. The triathlon swim legs will be timed at the beach (if you run over the mats and are wearing your timing chip :-)(From start to bike mount for Duathlon first run). The bike legs will be timed from mount to dismount. The run legs will be timed from T-Zone exit to Finish . Splits will be taken every 15Km on the bike course and every 10Km on the cycle course.

Run Course Aid Stations
Aid stations will be available on the run course every 2Km.

• Sprint, Super Sprint and Try A Tri Participants — Gatorade and Water only
• Iron 226 and Half Iron 113 participants Only - Gatorade, Water, Cookies, Candies, Coca Cola, Chicken Broth, Gel, Bananas and Salt Tablets

eLoad Bicycle Course Water Bottle Exchange Stations - Iron 113 and Iron 226 Participants Only

• There is an eLoad Gel, Gatorade, and Water Bottle exchange every 30Km for 113 participantys, and every 15Km for 226 participants on the cycle course.

Special Needs Tables - Iron 226 and Iron 113 Participants Only
Special Needs Tables are set up so they can be accessed every 15Km on the Bike course, and every 5Km on the run course.

It is the participant's responsibility to supply, and access from these tables.

Iron 113 and 226 participants will be able to load their Special Needs Bag on a shuttle van at the T-Zone at 6:00 a.m., which will bring it to the Special Needs Station. If you miss the van, you will have to get your special needs bag to the station on your own.

souvenir apparel for iron 226 and iron 113
Iron 226
Participants receive a special free souvenir top, if your entry is received by Sunday August 28th. Iron 226 apparel is sized by gender. Here is what you receive:

• Iron 226 Solo - A Classy Souvenir Apparel Item
• Iron 226 Relay - A Tech Shirt
• Iron 226 SwimCycle - A Tech Shirt

Iron 113
Participants receive a free high quality Tech Shirt, if your entry is received by Sunday August 28th. Iron 113 Tech Shirts are sized by gender. Here is what you receive:

• Iron 113 Solo - A Tech shirt
• Iron 113 Relay - A Tech Shirt
• Iron 113 SwimCycle - A Tech Shirt

souvenir apparel for olympic, sprint, try a tri, super sprint, canoe tri, & kayak tri, sprint swimcycle, & wylie ryan surf n turf
All participants in these races receive a souvenir T-Shirt unless you choose to upgrade to a Tech Shirt on the entry form. T-shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for a sizing chart. If your entry is received by Sunday, August 26th you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event. There are no exceptions to this deadline, so enter early. 

You are eligible for the souvenir shirt only if you attend at Race Kit Pick Up to pick it up. If you do not pick up your race kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir tech t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt after the event. 

tech shirt option
Click here for a sizing chart. . You can upgrade your souvenir event t-shirt to a high quality Tech T-Shirt for an extra $15, but only before the souvenir shirt deadline of August 26th. You are only eligible for the souvenir Tech T-Shirt,

• if you upgrade to the Tech Shirt when entering online, and
• if you pick up your race kit by event day
  

rent a wheel for the event

Always wanted to try a ‘fast wheel on your bike? Now is the chance with the EuroTriShop.com wheel rental program. You can rent one and try it on your won bike. Check it out at http://www.eurotrishop.com

finish line refreshments
All finishers can look for fruit, bagels, water, and eLoad at the finish line. Iron 113, and Iron 226 participants will receive a modest lunch after they finish.

chimo hotel - the official somersault event hotel
The CHIMO Hotel in Ottawa, is the official Somersault Event Hotel for 2012.  The CHIMO is conveniently located directly off Highway 417, via the St. Laurent Blvd. North exit. The hotel address is 1199 Joseph Cyr Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1J 7T4.

The hotel is to excellent shopping, restaurants, and National Capital Region attractions. Visit the Chimo Hotel web site (www.chimohotel.com). All rooms come with free parking, free high speed internet access, free local phone calls, a mini-fridge, and coffee maker.

If you are attending or have attended a Somersault event in 2012 you are eligible for the "Somersault Promotions Preferred Corporate Rate of $105 plus taxes ".  You can contact the hotel at 1-800-387-9779, or email chimo@chimohotel.com.

zoomphoto.ca photography
We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Canadian Triathlon & Duathlon.  Zoomphoto will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the day after the event for your photo.

expo  
A Canadian Expo will be held on site on race day and at Registration the day before.  Those interested in participating in this Expo, should contact Christine at info@somersault.ca for more information on booth rentals.

championchip timing 
We use ChampionChip Timing. This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on your ankle (Anklet) during the race. This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to be timed.  No chip = no time.

You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the timing people at the Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before your race - earlier is better!  Races will not be held up waiting for those who forgot their bracelet.

You must return your ChampionChip Bracelet immediately after you cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the cost if it is not returned - and it is expensive.

your results - Age as of December 31, 2012
Your personal results will be posted within 20 minutes of your finish. Check the results as soon as you can,. If you have finished in the top 3 in your age, weight, or relay category, go immediately to the Awards Table to claim your Award Medal 'Add On'.

If you find mistakes in the results, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, because they may not be able to do it after race day.

Results will be posted at http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the evening of the race.

Race Day Schedule - Saturday Sept 1, 2012

how to get to the terry fox athletic facility - 2960 riverside dr.
We recommend that you use this map - click here - for directions to Ottawa and the event site, as well as for information on all race courses.

The Terry Fox Athletic Facility is the race site. It is on the Southwest corner of Hogsback Rd.and Riverside Dr. in Ottawa. The entrance to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility itself is the first right turn on the West side of Riverside Dr. South of Hogsback Rd.

Coming from the East (Orleans - Montreal)
For those coming from the East on the Queensway (Hwy 417), take the Riverside Dr. Exit and follow Riverside Dr. to the race site at the corner of Hogsback Rd. and Riverside Dr., and check out the parking instructions to decide what you are going to do from this point.

Coming from the West (Kanata - Kingston - Toronto)
For those coming from the West., take the Bronson St. South. exit off the Queensway (417) and follow Bronson St. South to the Brookfield Dr. exit. Take Brookfield a few blocks to the corner of Riverside Dr. and Hogsback Rd., and then go to the parking instructions below to decide what you are going to do from this point.

pre- race day kit pick up,late entry, and parking info - Aug 31
Friday Aug 31
Terry Fox Facility - 2960 Riverside Dr.
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Parking - Please use the Terry Fox Athletic Facility Parking Lot off Riverside Dr.
We highly recommend that you pick up your package in person (or have a third party do so for you), on Friday, Aug 31, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. This will be the only opportunity we provide for you to review the course and ask questions of our race and course directors. 

race day race kit pick up and parking info - sept 1
Saturday Sept 1
Terry Fox Facility ,2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Hogsback Rd. Parking Lot (180) - First come first served on race morning.

The entrance to Hogsback Rd. from Riverside Dr., and to this parking lot are managed by attendants and a Police Officer, will probably be full by 8:00 a.m. Exiting this lot will be slow until the bicycle portion of the event is over.

Terry Fox Athletic Facility Parking Lot (100)- Reserved for Iron 226
The Terry Fox Parking Lot is off Riverside Dr., South of Hogsback Rd. The entrance to the Terry Fox Facility Parking Lot is managed by an attendant and will probably be full with Iron 226 and Iron 113 participants very early.

Mooney's Bay Park Parking Lot
The Mooney's Bay Parking Lot, is off Riverside Dr. at the same exit as the Terry Fox AF, but it is a metered lot, and you are responsible to feed the metres. The metres take loonies and/or toonies only, and you are responsible for paying the proper amount.

Alternative Parking Lots
In addition to the above lots, you can park in many of the lots along Brookfield Dr. which meets Riverside Dr. at the Hogsback Rd. corner. These lots are very convenient to the event site (about a 5 minute walk) and are free.  Please obey parking/no parking signs, or suffer the consequences.

There Will Be No Access to Riverside Dr. from Prince of Wales Dr.
Please do not attempt to enter Hogsback Rd. from Prince of Wales Dr. on race morning. You will be unable to do so, because Hogsback Rd. will be closed. Access to parking lots on Hogsback Rd. and the race site are from Riverside Dr. only. 

the run course map

Click here for Map 1 & here for Map 2 of the out and back run courses for all run segments.

the cycle course map

Click here for Map 1 & here for Map 2 of the bike course, rembering that events longer than the Super Sprint and Try A Tris do more than 1 lap of this course.

Iron 226 First Duathlon Run (4km)
The 4Km Duathlon first run in the 226 Duathlon starts from the Terry Fox Stadium (beside the Finish Line on the track), along the 100M track and out of the stadium near the 100M Start Line, along the paved recreational pathway through Mooney's Bay Park, along Riverside Dr., and then along Revelstoke Dr. The 4Km runners turn around at the 2Km Turn Around point on Revelstoke Dr., and return to the stadium T-Zone on the same route.

Triathlon, Duathlon & SwimCycle Cycle (180km)
The cycle course consists of 12 loops of a 15Km out and back course on Colonel By Drive in the heart of Ottawa.  It starts on Hogsback Rd.

The 7.5Km turn is near the Laurier St. bridge, and the 15km turn is at Hogsback Rd.  Colonel By Drive will be traffic free. Cyclists return to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility Transition Zone after lap 12 has been completed.

Triathlon & Duathlon Final Run (42.2km)
The Marathon run is an 8 TIMES OUT AND BACK LOOP, on the course described in the run map found above, under the header 'The Run Course Map'. The 42.2Km final run in the Iron 226 starts from the Terry Fox Stadium (beside the Finish Line on the track), travels along the 100M track and out of the stadium near the 100M Start Line, continues along the paved recreational pathway through Mooney's Bay Park, along Riverside Dr., and then along Revelstoke Dr. to the turn at 2. 673Km. The runners turn around here, and return to the stadium T-Zone on the same route. That constitutes 1 lap of the 8 lap marathon course.

Iron 113 Courses
Iron 113 Swim (1932m) - Click here for the swim course map!
The swim is in Mooney's Bay. The start and finish are on Mooney's Bay Beach with a short run to the Transition Zone in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. The swim is a 1 loop course.

First Duathlon Run (2km) 
The 2Km Duathlon first run in the Iron 113 Duathlon starts from the Terry Fox Stadium (beside the Finish Line on the track), travels along the 100M track and out of the stadium near the 100M Start Line, continues along the paved recreational pathway through Mooney's Bay Park, along Riverside Dr.The 2Km runners turn around at the 1Km Turn Around point on Riverside Dr., and return to the stadium T-Zone on the same route.

Triathlon, Duathlon & SwimCycle Cycle (90km)
The cycle course consists of a 15Km out and back loop along Hogsback Rd. and North on Colonel By Drive. Cyclists turn at the 7.5km point near the Laurier Bridge and return to the Hogsback Rd 15Km turn point.   They repeat this loop 6 times in total and then return to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility Transition Zone finish.

Triathlon & Duathlon Run (21.1 Km)
The Half Marathon run is a 4 TIMES OUT AND BACK LOOP, of the run course described on the map under the header 'Run Course Map' above.The Half Marathon final run in the 113 Triathlon Duathlon starts from the Terry Fox Stadium (beside the Finish Line on the track), travels along the 100M track and out of the stadium near the 100M Start Line, along the paved recreational pathway through Mooney's Bay Park, along Riverside Dr., and then along Revelstoke Dr. The Half Marathon runners turn around at the 2.673 Km Turn Around point on Revelstoke Dr., and return to the stadium T-Zone on the same route.Ths consitutes 1 lpa of the 4 lap Half Marathon course.

Olympic Triathlon Courses
Olympic Triathlon Swim (1500m) - Click here for the swim course map!
The swim starts from Mooney's Bay Beach and is a one loop course which follows the same course as the Iron 113 swim except that the South 180 degree turn takes place 250M North of (before) the 113 swim course turn.  Swimmers exit from the water on the beach and run to the Transition Zone in the the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

Olympic Triathlon Bike (45km)
The bike course consists of three 15 Km out and back loops along Colonel By Drive for a total of 45 Km.  Cyclists will exit the transition zone onto Hogsback Rd.and proceed North on Colonel By to a turn around just before the Laurier Street Bridge. They will then return to Hog's Back Road along the same route where they will turn again for the second, and third loops. At the completion of the third loop they will turn onto Hogsback Rd and re-enter the Transition Zone in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

Olympic Triathlon Run (10km)

The 10Km Olympic Triathlon final run starts from the Terry Fox Stadium (beside the Finish Line on the track), along the 100M track and out of the stadium near the 100M Start Line, travels along the paved recreational pathway through Mooney's Bay Park, along Riverside Dr., and then along Revelstoke Dr. The 10Km runners turn around at the 2.5Km Turn Around point on Revelstoke Dr., and return to the stadium T-Zone on the same route. This consitutes 1 lap of the 2 lap 10Km Run.

Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon Courses
Sprint Triathlon Swim (750m) - Click here for the swim course map!
The swim starts from Mooney's Bay Beach and is a triangular course.  Swimmers exit from the water on the beach and run to the Transition Zone in the the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

First Duathlon Run (2km) 

The 2Km Duathlon First Run starts from the Terry Fox Stadium (beside the Finish Line on the track), along the 100M track and out of the stadium near the 100M Start Line, travels along the paved recreational pathway through Mooney's Bay Park, and along Riverside Dr. The 2Km runners turn around at the 1.0Km Turn Around point on Riverside Dr., and return to the stadium T-Zone on the same route. This 1 lap is 2Km.

Triathlon & Duathlon Bike (30km)
The bike course consists of two 15 Km out and back loops along Colonel By Drive for a total of 30 Km.  Cyclists will exit the transition zone onto Hogsback Rd.and proceed North on Colonel By to a turn around just before the Laurier Street Bridge. They will then return to Hog's Back Road along the same route where they will turn again for the second loop. At the completion of the second loop they will turn onto Hogsback Rd and re-enter the Transition Zone in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

The 5Km Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon Final Run

The 5Km Final Run starts from the Terry Fox Stadium (beside the Finish Line on the track), along the 100M track and out of the stadium near the 100M Start Line, travels along the paved recreational pathway through Mooney's Bay Park, along Riverside Dr., and then along Revelsoke Dr. The 5Km runners turn around at the 2.5Km Turn Around point on Revelsoke Dr., and return to the stadium T-Zone on the same route. This 1 lap is 5Km.

Try A Tri and Super Sprint Triathlon Courses
Swim (200m) - Click here for the swim course map!
The 200 metre swim course starts at the South end of Mooney's Bay Beach and travels parallel to the beach to the swim exit at the North end of the beach.  There is a run to the Transition Zone in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility, from there.

Bike (15km)
The bike course consists of a single 15 Km out and back loop along Colonel By Drive.  Cyclists will exit the Transition Zone of the Terry Fox Athletic Facility, and proceed along Hogsback Rd., and then North on Colonel By Dr. to the turn around just before the Laurier Street Bridge.  They will then return to Hog's Back Road along the same route, where they will re-enter the Transition Zone in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

Try A Tri Run (3km)

The 3Km Try A Tri Final Run starts from the Terry Fox Stadium (beside the Finish Line on the track), along the 100M track and out of the stadium near the 100M Start Line, travels along the paved recreational pathway through Mooney's Bay Park, along Riverside Dr. Runners turn around at the 1.5Km Turn Around point on Riverside Dr., and return to the stadium T-Zone on the same route. This 1 lap is 3Km.

Super Sprint Tri Run (5km)

The 5Km Super Sprint Triathlon Final Run starts from the Terry Fox Stadium (beside the Finish Line on the track), along the 100M track and out of the stadium near the 100M Start Line, travels along the paved recreational pathway through Mooney's Bay Park, along Riverside Dr., and then along Revelstoke Dr. The 5Km runners turn around at the 2.5Km Turn Around point on Revelstoke Dr., and return to the stadium T-Zone on the same route. This 1 lap is 5Km.

Canoe/Kayak Paddle (4km) - Click here for the canoe & kayak map!
The Canoe and Kayak Triathlons will start on the beach in the canoe or kayak, with the stern of the canoe or kayak at waters edge. Participants paddle South on Mooney's Bay to the 2Km Turn Around Buoy, which will be out of site from the beach along the Rideau River towards Black's Rapids. Canoeists and Kayakers return to the beach, and then run to the T-Zone for the start of the cycle portion of their race.

Canoe/Kayak Cycle (30km)

The bike course consists of two 15 Km out and back loops along Colonel By Drive for a total of 30 Km.  Cyclists will exit the transition zone onto Hogsback Rd.and proceed North on Colonel By to a turn around just before the Laurier Street Bridge. They will then return to Hog's Back Road along the same route where they will turn again for the second loop. At the completion of the second loop they will turn onto Hogsback Rd and re-enter the Transition Zone in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

Canoe/Kayak Fnal Run (5km)

The 5Km Canoe/Kayak Final Run starts from the Terry Fox Stadium (beside the Finish Line on the track), along the 100M track and out of the stadium near the 100M Start Line, travels along the paved recreational pathway through Mooney's Bay Park, along Riverside Dr., and then along Revelstoke Dr. The 5Km runners turn around at the 2.5Km Turn Around point on Revelstoke Dr., and return to the stadium T-Zone on the same route. This 1 lap is 5Km.

rules & regulations
The rules are there to make for a fair, safe, and enjoyable race. Remember it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the rules.  To go to the Rules and Regulations Site and review the Race Rules, click here.

wet suits are allowed

Wetsuits are allowed in this regardless of water temperature.  We anticipate that water temperature will be between 20-22 degrees Celsius on race day.

your first tri?
 It's a lot of fun, good exercise, and good company.  Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for assistance.

volunteers
The generous contributions from volunteers is what makes for a successful Triathlon race. It is a unique experience to volunteer at a race of this distance. If you want to take part and feel the experience with the athlete, contact us at info@somersault.ca

For helping out, you'll get a nice souvenir T-Shirt and we'll feed you!!! (who said there's no such thing as a free lunch!). BONUS: get your best sleep ever after the race.

race updates
We will email 2 weekly Canadian Newsletters to participants with the latest updates prior to the race.  These newsletters are very important as they will identify  changes, answer your questions and recommend race day procedures that will make your event day a better one. 

Please provide an accessible email address on your entry form if you wish to receive these Newsletters. You may want to use a personal email address rather than your work email, because many employers utilize filters that will not let the Canadian Newsletter through.