Welland Canal Open Water Swim

Come one come all

to the 4th annual

CANAQUA SPORTS MID-SUMMER CLASSIC

Date - August 2, 2026

NEW Location

Welland Community Boathouse

Come and enjoy the unique aspects of this northern section of the Welland Recreational Canal...The same location as our June event, with some exciting changes

Also new this year, we have brought back the

Mudskipper SwimRun - Welland

and have added the first ever

Midsummer Trailrun

a 5K and 10K event along the shores of the Welland Canal

At Canaqua Sports, our goal has always been to host great events in exceptional locations. The Welland Community Boathouse is a unique location that brings the country into the city. This beautiful section of the Welland Recreational Canal is the perfect place for our Mid-Summer Classic Event

Midsummer Open Water Swim

Come and join us in the beautiful Welland Recreational Canal and pick your distance. Choose from our 2.0K, 4K and 10K distances

• Course: The course will be a 2.0 km loop. All swimmers will do 1, 2, or 5 loops depending on their chosen distance.

• The Mid-Summer Open Water Swim is open to swimmers of all ages 12 and up. We invite all those interested to join us and enjoy a great swim at this fantastic venue.

Mudskipper Midsummer SwimRun Challenge

Yes, its Back for 2026. We are very excited to bring back Mudskipper SwimRun Welland as part of our Mid-Summer Classic. Similar to the swimrun we do in June, this race includes 3K of swimming and 8K of running over 5 stages. A great distance for those looking to give swimrun a try for the first time, and for those who prefer a shorter, faster race!

NEW FOR 2026 is our Midsummer SwimRun Relay.

One person runs, and one person swims—a new type of swimrun. Grab a partner and give it a try.

Midsummer Trailrun

New to the Midsummer Classic, Run 1 or 2 laps of our 5k course along the beautiful Welland Recreational Canal.

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2026 TRi KiDS Niagara (Port Colborne) powered by Pure Flavor – August 16, 2026

The TRi KiDS Triathlon Series powered by Pure Flavor offers safe, non-competitive, confidence-building races for children and youth ages 3 to 15. TRi KiDS events combine three sports kids love: swimming, biking and running. We celebrate participation with the goal of encouraging a positive, healthy attitude towards physical activity and instilling self-confidence. The achievement of each athlete is recognized…and not just at the finish line!

We believe if children and youth engage in activities in a positive and supportive environment they will be active for life. The TRi KiDS commitment is to create memorable events where the athletes are the focus and their participation is celebrated by their family and friends, our volunteers and us.

The 2026 TRi KiDS Triathlon Series powered by Pure Flavor schedule of races can be found on our website.

Bib Personalization Deadline: July 26, 2026 – Athletes who register (including transfers or entries from the waitlist) after this deadline will not receive a bib with their first name

Family registration – A discount of $2 per athlete is offered when registering 2+ athletes in the same immediate family. Family members must reside in the same household and the registration must be completed in the same transaction. To get this discount for one athlete in multiple races, you must register here.

UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT PROCESS REFUNDS IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER IN ONE TRANSACTION.

Please review our Refund Policy and the FAQs thoroughly before registering and email us if you have any questions.

TRi KiDS Triathlon Series & the TRi KiDS design are registered trademarks of Anthem Events Inc. All Rights Reserved. © 2026 Anthem Events Inc.

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What's Included: --- * Finisher's Medal * Barrelman Hat * T-Shirt * Free Photos * Bib, Race Tattoos, Stickers, Wristband, Gear Bags * Professional Timing * Post-Race Food * Age Group Awards (See Website HERE for more info) * Live Music A point-to-point triathlon starting in a world class swim venue at the Welland International Flatwater Centre. Enjoy a single loop swim with calm waters as you run directly up the Grandstands into the transition area. The Half Bike Course contains two loops along the well paved Niagara Parkway with closed roads for nearly 64km. The Olympic Bike Course features 25km of closed roads - A first for any race in Ontario! The run course is relatively flat and fast with a couple of challenging hills. Click HERE for a full list of course updates before Race Weekend. --- Please note, Triathlon Ontario Fees (if applicable) will be added to the total prior to cart check-out. The prices below include mandatory processing fees automatically added to the base price of each

sub-event. To review the base price of the sub-event you wish to choose, please visit our website HERE.

Get ready to celebrate Canada in motion! 🏃‍♀️🍁

Join us for the 2nd Annual Welland Run 10K – “Run for Canada”, a community celebration of fitness and national pride taking place on Sunday, July 4, 2027, at the beautiful Merritt Island Park in Welland, Ontario.

Enjoy one of the most scenic routes in the Niagara Region — surrounded by nature, community spirit, and the joy of running for health, happiness, and country.

Choose your distance and move at your own pace:

🏅 10K – For those who love to push their limits

🏅 5K – A fun and active way to move with friends

🏅 2.5K – Perfect for families, and first-time runners

✨ This year’s edition includes:

Official event T-shirt, bib number, and finisher medal for every participant

Electronic timing chip for accurate race results

Live DJ & music to keep the energy high 🎶

Food vendors, kids’ zone, and a beautiful photo booth to capture your best moments 📸

Free wellness classes – Yoga, Pilates & Zumba for all participants 🧘‍♀️

A vibrant Canada Day-themed celebration honoring our multicultural community 🇨🇦

📍 Location: Merritt Island Park, Welland, ON

📅 Date: Sunday, July 4, 2027

🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🎽 Register now and be part of this exciting celebration — let’s run for Canada! ❤️🤍🇨🇦