WELLAND Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge

Come one come all

to the 4th annual

CANAQUA SPORTS MID-SUMMER CLASSIC

August 2, 2026

NEW LOCATION

Welland Canal Boathouse

At Canaqua Sports, our goal has always been to host great events in exceptional locations. For 2026, we have moved this event to the Welland Community Boathouse. A new location with new challenges, perfect for our Signature event of the season.

This event features open-water swim distances of 2.0K, 4K, and 10K in the beautiful waters of the Welland Recreational Canal, using our new 2K diamond course, with swimrun events in and around this section of the Welland Recreational Canal.

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 , the Mudskipper Mid-Summer SwimRun Challenge, Similar to the swimrun we do in June, but longer. 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.

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Welcome to the

Welland Canal Open Water Swim

and

15K Ultra Swim

DATE: August 30, 2026

LOCATION: Welland International Flatwater Centre

Welcome to the final event of our Ontario Season. Over the years, the Welland Recreational Canal and the Welland International Flatwater Centre have become one of the main focal points of our summer season. We thank the City of Welland, along with all the participants of our events, for your continued support

Welland Canal Open Water Swim

Featuring the

Welland 15K Ultraswim.... yes it's back!

One of the most iconic open-water swim events of the season, and a part of the Canaqua Sports Open Water Swim Series since 2017. With distances of 1K, 2.5K, 5K, 10K, and our 15K Ultraswim, this event has something for everyone.

We tried the 10K last year, and it is once again a part of this event.

Imagine a 10K and a 15K at the same event!

Canaqua Sports is very pleased to be running the Elma Couture 1K Swim as a part of our day's event. This distance is run in honor of Elma Couture, who ran the Welland Canal Open Water Swim for so many years

Elma's pride was in this distance as it brought the younger age group swimmers to this event, often trying open water swimming for the first time.

We welcome ALL open water swimmers, regardless of your ability, to come and enjoy a day of swimming at the beautiful Welland International Flatwater Centre.

What a great way to end the open water season!

NEW FROM CANAQUA SPORTS

Save on Travel

Hotel bookings, Flights, and Car Rentals

Canaqua Sports announces a partnership with Sportsmasters Travel.

Save money when you book for your events, or even a non-sport trip.

Booking is Easy - Enjoy the Savings!

https://www.sportsmasters.travel/canaquasports

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.