"The Canadian" 2009 was the best ever, and we are really excited about the 12th Annual Canadian 113, and the 6th Annual Canadian 226 in 2010.

Ontario's only Iron 226 Triathlon & Duathlon successfully incorporates the Iron 226 Triathlon & Duathlon, the Iron 226 Swim, the Iron 113 Triathlon & Duathlon, the Iron 113 SwimCycle, the Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon, the Try A Tri, the Super Sprint Triathlon, a Canoe/Kayak Triathlon, and the Wylie Ryan Kids' Surf and Turf. It's a triathlon and duathlon day like no other!

We invite you back, or for the first time, to participate, to volunteer, or to watch the amazing Iron 226 race and all the other races that are part of this multi-sport day. More than 1,100 racers enjoyed the 2009 event and we anticipate even more in 2010. Check out what many of the participants had to say in the testimonials section below.

All races 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 2010 event plans - you won't be disappointed!

race director

Terry McKinty - terry@somersault.ca

testimonials
Click here to view comments from past participants on our Testimonials page!

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 Triathlon
• Personalized Competitor's Bibs
• SwimCycle and Swim Races
• Super Sprint 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 2010 Canadian Weekend.

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 2010 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 2010 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.

events & distances

participation categories - age as of december 31, 2010

try a tri challenge
It's back - and its for anyone who has always wanted to "Try a Tri" or those who don't want to be too competitive. Mountain Bikes and Hybrid Bikes are welcome in this event.

super sprint triathlon
This category and race will be separate from the Try A Tri Challenge. The Try A Tri is intended for the first timer, once a year novice or recreational participant. The Super Sprint is a race geared to those who are a bit more serious or competitive.

iron 226 & 113 swimcycle
The 226 & 113 SwimCycle is back this year.  Many have requested this race, because their knees, ankles and/or hips are not handling the running very well.

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

iron 226 & 113 swims

For the first time i we are offering a solo swim, and at two distances.  This allows those with strong swimming backgrounds to duke it out with the triathletes in the water, and who knows, maybe take a first step to trying a tri. Swimmers will be timed after finishing the swim at the beach, but must run/walk to the Finish Line to officially complete the race.

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 has a partner of the same gender in the canoe portion of the tri, but completes the remainder of the event solo.

You will enjoy a Mooney's Bay Beach start and finish on the paddle leg, which will head down the Bay towards Black's Rapids and the 2Km turn around. 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. 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, 2010, 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 23rd.

Each entry received after January 31, 2010 and by March 15, 2010 is also eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by Sunday August 22nd - 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

entry fee schedules after march 15th

Click on the "Enter Now"button at the top of the page to view the entry fee schedule.  Entry fees were increased as of May 1, 2010 due to the introduction of the HST.

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 29th.  Entries received after Sunday August 29th, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location and must be paid in cash. Souvenir shirts are included free with your entry up to Sunday August 29th- no exceptions. Those who enter after Sunday August 29th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

accreditation, officiating, safety, and medical surcharge
In addition to the entry fee, a surcharge of $5 per entrant or $8 per relay team is being levied to cover the costs of retaining race officials, safety, and medical personnel , and for the club of event program. This fee is included in the race weekend entry fee.

drop off or mail in entries
To enter by hard copy entry form, please click on the ENTER NOW button, print out and complete the entry form, enclose a cheque made payable to Somersault Promotions (no credit cards please), and mail it to

                     Somersault Promotions, 411 Lefebvre Way, Orleans, ON K1E 2W5

pre- race day kit pick up and late entry - sept 3
Friday Sept 3
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 is on Friday, September 3rd from 3:00 p.m. and 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 as our Orientation Guide.  Geordie is a well known and respected triathlon coach, 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.  They will be there to answer your questions and direct traffic once the event starts. There will a race orientation 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 solo iron 226 and solo Iron 113 records

• Merchandise for the first three overall in the Iron 226 and Half Iron 113  
• Special Vest for participants in the Iron 226
• Tech Shirt for solo participants in the Half Iron 113

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
The 'Award Medal Lanyard' must be claimed 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 - by Wednesday after the event you will be able go online to the event web site, punch in your race number, and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

iron 226 - rmt - massage services
Registered Massage Therapists will be on hand to service Iron 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 5
Award medals, prizes and certificates for the Iron 226 Distance participants will be presented September 5 - 9:00 a.m. at the Awards Breakfast at Malone's on Dow's Lake, 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
Iron 113 awards will be presented under the same format as described below for the other non-Iron 226 races. 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 can present themselves at the awards table to receive their finishers 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: - Anne Marie Prewitt, Eliot, MS, USA - 11:10:07 (2009)

Iron Distance 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)

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

eLoad 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 and Half Iron participants.

Change Tents — Change Tents (Male & Female) will be positioned in the Iron and Half Iron T-Zones only.

Bicycle Repairs — The PECCO'S Cycle Shop 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 T-Zones, on the cycle course every 8Km and on the run course every 2.5Km.

Timing — Championchip Timing by Sportstats will be in place. Transition Zone splits will be timed. The swim legs will be timed to the T-Zone entrance. The bike legs will be timed from mount to dismount. The run legs will be timed from T-Zone exit to Finish ( Start to T-Zone entrance for Duathlon first runs). Splits will be taken every 15Km on the bike course and every 10Km on the cycle course.

eLoad Run Course Aid Stations
Aid stations will be available on the run course every 2Km.
Sprint, Super Sprint and Try A Tri Participants — eLoad and Water only
Iron and Half Iron Distance Participants Only - eLoad, Water, Cookies, Candies, Coca Cola, Chicken Broth, Gel, Bananas and Salt Tablets

eLoad Bicycle Course Water Bottle Exchange Stations
Iron and Half Iron Participants Only - There is a eLoad Gel, eLoad, and Water Bottle exchange every 15Km on the cycle course.

Special Needs Tables - Iron 226 and Iron 113 Participants Only
Special Needs T tables are set up so that every 15Km on the Bike course, beginning at 14Km, and every 5Km on the run course, you an access your Special Needs Bag.,

It is the participant's responsibility to supply and to access their bag from these tables. Iron and Half Iron participants will be able to load their Special Needs Bag on a shuttle van at the T-Zone at 6:00 a.m., to get their Special Needs Bags to the Special Needs Station.

souvenir apparel - iron 226 and iron 113
Iron 226 Distance
Participants receive a special free souvenir top, if your entry is received by Sunday August 29th. N.B. Iron 226 apparel is sized by gender. Here is what you receive:

• Iron 226 Solo - A Souvenir Vest
• Iron 226 Relay - A T-Shirt unless choosing to upgrade to a Tech Shirt
• Iron 226 SwimCycle - A Tech Shirt
• Iron Swim - A T-Shirt

Iron 113 Distance and SwimCycle
Participants receive a free high quality Tech Shirt, if your entry is received by Sunday August 29th. N.B. Iron 113 Tech Shirt is sized by gender. Here is what you receive:

• Iron 113 Solo - A Tech shirt
• Iron 113 Relay - A T-Shirt unless choosing to upgrade to a Tech Shirt
• Iron 113 SwimCycle - A Tech Shirt
• Iron 113 Swim - A T-Shirt

souvenir t-shirt - sprint, try a tri, super sprint, kayak, swims, sprint swimcycle, & wylie ryan surf n turf
N.B. All participants in these races receive a T-Shirt unless choosing to upgrade to a Tech Shirt on the entry form. T-shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for sizing information. If your entry is received by Sunday, August 30th 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
N.B. Tech shirts are sized by gender. Click here for sizing information. 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. The Tech Shirt comes without the sponsor logos on the back, so it makes a first class casual wear shirt. 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.
  

Please Note: This year men's Tech Shirt sizing is the same as you would normally wear.

re:form body clinic massage therapy
RE:FORM Body Clinic offers a holistic experience in evidence-based treatment and care for patients from all walks of life. From chiropractic, soft tissue and massage therapy to nutrition counseling and personal training, expert health care is provided in our state-of-the-art facility. Visit our web site to see a complete list of services that can be customized to fit your needs www.reformbodyclinic.ca.

wetsuit sales and rentals

Some participants feel more comfortable using a wetsuit during the swim.  PECCO's is offering both sales and rentals this year. Click here to get to their wet suit rental web site, or you can call them at 1- 819-777-2220 ext. 1  and ask for Luc or Martin. Rentals are only $30 for each 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

trailhead canoe and kayak rentals

Canoes              Fiberglass          Kevlar                 Ultralite

                          $25/day             $35/day             $40/day

Kayaks              Plastic touring                  Fiberglass Touring

                            (15 - 17')                          (15'- 17')

                            $30/day                           $40/day

Tandem Kayak - add $15/day

Canoe Accessories Package with your Rental:

2 paddles, 2 lifejackets, throw bag, bailer, whistle

Additional Kayak Accessories package: Paddle, lifejacket, skirt, throw bag, whistle, pump, throw rope solo kayak - $10/day

List of Accessories

For a complete list of accessories available for rent visit the Trailhead web site at www.trailhead.ca

Book your rental

• In person at Trailhead, 1960 Scott St.
• By phone - 1-613-722-4229
• By e-mail - trailhead@trailhead.ca

finish line refreshments
All finishers can look for fruit, bagels, water, and eLoad at the finish line, and a light post race meal.

chimo hotel - the official somersault event hotel
The CHIMO Hotel in Ottawa, is the official Somersault Event Hotel for 2010.  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 2010 you are eligible for the "Somersault Promotions Preferred Corporate Rate" ($105 per night plus taxes - Single or Double Occupancy).  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, 2010
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 www.somersault.ca the evening of the race.

how to get to the terry fox athletic facility - 2960 riverside dr.
We recommend that you use this map - click here - for both 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 and late entry - sept 3
Friday Sept 3
Terry Fox Facility - 2960 Riverside Dr.
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Please use the Terry Fox Athletic Facility Parking Lot off Riverside Dr.
We highly recommend that you pick up their package in person - or have a third party do so for you, on Friday, September 3, 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 late entry - sept 4
Saturday Sept 4
Terry Fox Facility ,2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

race day parking - saturday sept 4
Hogsback Rd. Parking Lot (120) - First come first served on race morning.

The entrance to Hogsback Rd. (and this parking lot) is managed by an attendant and a Police Officer, at the corner of Hogsback Rd. and Riverside Dr. Entrance to Hogsback Rd. will only be open until 8:00 a.m., or until the lot is full.

Terry Fox Athletic Facility Parking Lot (120)- Reserved for Iron 226 and others after that until the lot is full
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 is reserved for participants in the Iron 226, and for as many as the lot can handle after that (Max. 120).  It will probably be filled by 7:30 a.m.

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. It may cost about $6 - $8.00 to park for the duration of the event. Bring change!

Recommended 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, but please obey parking/no parking signs.

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 and the race site is from Riverside Dr. only. 

course maps & how to view

Click here for instructions on how to best view the course maps.

click here for the maps for all courses (Changes to the short run (2Km, 3Km, and 5Km) course coming on Monday August 30th)
Due to construction in Vincent massey Park, we have had to alter the run course for all the short runs. (The Iron 113 and Iron 226 courses remain unchanged, and are the same as outlined on the map above. Those changes will be announced in Newsletter #3 on September 1st, and will be posted here on Monday evening August 30th.

click here for the marathon run course elevation profile

Many thanks to Brian Barber for his excellent work on the elevation profiles of the Marathon and Half Marathon run loop courses.  As you can see, there is approximately a 17M rise and fall on each loop of these 7Km loops.

Iron 226 Distance Course
Iron 226 Swim (3864m)
The swim is in Mooney's Bay and is a double out and back loop on a certified 3864m course.  It features a beach start and finish on Mooney's Bay Beach, with a run to the Transition Zone in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

First Duathlon Run (4km) (NEW)
The run begins in Mooney Bay Park opposite the beach, and proceeds South along the recreational pathway through the Park towards Riverside Dr., and then loops back past the start.  It proceeds from there towards and under Hogsback Rd., through Hogsback Park, under the Heron Rd. Bridge to the turn around point in Vincent Massey Park.  From there it returns on the same pathway to the T-Zone in Terry Fox Stadium.

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 Run (42.2km) (NEW)
The Marathon run is a 6 TIMES OUT AND BACK LOOP, beginning and ending in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Runners exit the T-Zone beside the Finish Line, and run on the track to the Stadium exit, onto the paved pathway to Hogsback Rd. They run along Hogsback Rd on the sidewalk recreational pathway, and proceed under Hogsback Rd. beside the Rideau Canal and head North on the pathway beside the Rideau Canal and Colonel By Drive, to the 3.516km turn around point. They turn around there and head back to the Stadium Finish Line turn around point, to complete one lap. This loop is completed 6 times, with the finish at the end of the 6th loop at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility Finish Line.

Iron 113 Distance Course
Iron 113 Swim (1932m)
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 run begins in Mooney Bay Park opposite the beach, and proceeds South along the recreational pathway through the Park towards Riverside Dr., and then loops back past the start.  It proceeds from there on the pathway towards and under Hogsback Rd., into Hogsback Park, and turns around there, returning to the Terry Fox Stadium T-Zone.

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) (NEW)
The Half Marathon run is a 3 TIMES OUT AND BACK LOOP, beginning and ending in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Runners exit the T-Zone beside the Finish Line, and run on the track to the Stadium exit, onto the paved pathway to Hogsback Rd. They run along Hogsback Rd on the sidewalk recreational pathway, and proceed under Hogsback Rd. beside the Rideau Canal and head North on the pathway beside the Rideau Canal and Colonel By Drive, to the 3.516km turn around point. They turn around there and head back to the Stadium Finish Line turn around point, to complete one lap. This loop is completed 3 times, with the finish at the end of the 3rd loop at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility Finish Line.

Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon Courses

Sprint Triathlon Swim (750m)
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 run begins in Mooney Bay Park opposite the beach, and proceeds South along the recreational pathway through the Park towards Riverside Dr., and then loops back past the start.  It proceeds from there on the pathway towards and under Hogsback Rd., into Hogsback Park, and turns around there, returning to the Terry Fox Stadium T-Zone.

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.

Final Triathlon & Duathlon Run (5km) (NEW)
The run is a 5 Km out and back course that leaves the Transition Zone beside the Finish Line in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility, and heads along the track to the recreational pathway which it takes under Hogsback Rd. into and through Hogsback Park.  The run continues on the pathway under the Heron St. Bridge into Vincent Massey Park to the 2.5Km turn around point in the Park.  From here it returns on the same route, to the Finish Line in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

Try A Tri and Super Sprint Triathlon Courses
Swim (200m)
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) (NEW)
The run is a 3 Km out and back course that leaves the Transition Zone beside the Finish Line in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility, and heads along the track to the recreational pathway which it takes under Hogsback Rd. into Hogsback Park. It then turns around at the 1.5km point, and heads back on the same route to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility Finish Line.

Super Sprint Tri Run (5km) (NEW)

The run is a 5 Km out and back course that leaves the Transition Zone beside the Finish Line in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility, and heads along the track to the recreational pathway which it takes under Hogsback Rd. into and through Hogsback Park.  The run continues on the pathway under the Heron St. Bridge into Vincent Massey Park to the 2.5Km turn around point in the Park.  From here it returns on the same route, to the Finish Line in the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

4Km Canoe/Kayak
The Canoe/Kayak Triathlon will start on the beach with a Le Mans start. Participants will run to their kayaks, jump in, and go. The paddle will head South on Mooney's Bay to the 2Km Turn Around Buoy which will be out of site of the beach along the Rideau River towards Black's Rapids. Canoeists and Kayakers return to the beach and run to the T-Zone.

Check the Sprint Tri Cycle and Run Descriptions above for the rest of the Canoe/Kayak Tri course.

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 3 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.