From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 2k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
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.
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!
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! ❤️🤍🇨🇦