5 running events in Welland, Ontario
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Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Welcome to the
Welland Open Water Swim
and
SwimRun Challenge
June 14, 2026
Welcome to the beautiful Welland Canal Boathouse, where the water is always great and the trails are fast. What a great location for our annual first event in Ontario. Now in its 9th season, The Welland Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge is one of our longest-running races and is a great season-opening event.
NOTE the date. We have moved this event 1 week later than in previous years.
Welland Open Water Swim
Whether you are entering your first-ever open water swim or are a season veteran looking for a great early-season event, The Welland Open Water Swim is the place for you. With Distances of 1K, 3K, and 5K you can pick the distancet that works best for you.
Mudskipper SwimRun - Welland
Powered by Canaqua Sports
Calling all SwimRunners, or those who want to give swimrun a try
Come and join us for our first Ontario swimrun of the season, where you swim in the waters of the Welland Recreational Canal and run on trails along its shores.
This event is perfect for the first-time swimrunner with our 7.5 K distance and for the more experienced swimrunner with our longer 10K event. 2 distances that are perfect for an early season event.
We are very excited about our upcoming season and look forward to a great crowd on June 14, 2026
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Rose City (Welland) Triathlon and Duathlon What Makes Rose City (Welland) a Great Place to Race Hosted at the Welland International Flatwater Centre and featuring Ontario’s Best Swim Venue, the Rose City (Welland) Triathlon is part of nearly Forty (40) Year history of Triathlon events in Welland. Our Olympic Events on Saturday serve as a perfect early summer event to prepare you for any longer events throughout the summer. The event also features a FULLY CLOSED Bike Course on Sunday for the Sprint and Give-It-A-Tri Events. Other Highlights Elevated Transition Area that overlooks the Swim Course Free Parking available at the Venue. Registration, Food, Awards, and Finish Line all close by each other Spectator friendly and the grandstands have plenty of seating
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Sun, Aug 02, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
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
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Course: The course will be a 2.0 km loop. All swimmers will do 1, 2, or 5 loops depending on their chosen distance.
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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!
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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.
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Sun, Jul 04, 2027 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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! ❤️🤍🇨🇦