Welland Canal Open Water Swim
August 16, 2020
EVENT CANCELLED
See you in 2021
Welcome to the Welland Canal Open Water Swim for 2020.
As we move to our fourth year hosting this historic event, please note that we have changed the location to the Community Boathouse on Thorold Road, at the north part of the canal. All distances will be the same as in previous years This location is also home to the Welland SwimRun Challenge and Open Water Swim. We have heard by many people that it is one of the most beautiful locations around. The water is clear and warm, and the shore is lined with trees and parks, all of which makes for a beautiful location to run a top flight race.
The Welland Canal Open Water Swim is considered by many to be one of the best in the area, and we at Canaqua Sports are very excited to be once again running this historic event.
- Distances: 1 k, 2.5 k, 5 k and 10 k
- Course: The course will be a 2.5 k loop. All swimmers will do 1, 2 or 4 loops depending on their chosen distance. For the 1 K distance we have a special 1 k loop that swimmers will utilize for that distance only
- The Welland Canal Open Water Swim is open to swimmers of all ages 12 and up. We invite all who are interested to come and join us and have a great swim at this great venue.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1k swim Closed
Online registration closed-
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$55.00Oct. 24 – Jan. 31
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$60.00Feb. 1 – Mar. 30
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$65.00Mar. 31 – May 1
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2.5k swim Closed
Online registration closed-
1 x 2.5k lap
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$55.00Oct. 24 – Jan. 31
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$60.00Feb. 1 – Mar. 30
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$65.00Mar. 31 – May 1
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5k swim Closed
Online registration closed-
2 x 2.5k laps
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$60.00Oct. 24 – Jan. 31
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$65.00Feb. 1 – Apr. 29
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$70.00Apr. 30 – Aug. 13
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ClosedAug. 13 – May 1
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10k swim Closed
Online registration closed-
4 x 2.5k laps
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$60.00Oct. 24 – Jan. 31
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$65.00Feb. 1 – Apr. 29
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$70.00Apr. 30 – Aug. 13
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ClosedAug. 13 – May 1
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2.50 K course
The swim course for the 2.50 K, 5.00 K and 10.00 K distances will be a 2.50 K loop that will start at the community centre dock and run along the canal. For those doing the longer races, the dock itself will act as the location of a feeding station for all swimmers
1.0 K Course
The perfect distance for new swimmers comes complete with its own course.
Race Setting - CLEAN and FAST water
Race Info
Location: 108 Thorold Road East, Welland, Ontario, Canada (Welland Recreational Waterway)
Check-in: Welland Community Boathouse
Awards: An award will be presented to the top finisher in each race.
The Course: See map above. All races finish at the Welland International Flatwater Centre on Townline Tunnel Rd, Welland.
Facilities & Food:
- Washrooms will be available
- Food will be provided
Race Details
- Swim caps will be provided for each swimmer and MUST BE WORN for identification purposes during the race
- A number will be inked on upper back/shoulder of each swimmer
- Water temperature at this time of year ranges between 68 – 72 degrees Fahrenheit
- The race is an in-water start and finish
- A time limit will be strictly enforced and any swimmer still racing at this time will be removed from the course (2.5k- 1.5 hours, 5k- 2.5 hours, 10K- 4.5hours)
- Swimmers should not undertake this swim unless they are physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate safely
- There will not be a "rain date" and a delay (or cancellation) would only occur in the event of lightning
Event schedule
- Sun., August 16, 2020 7:30 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun., August 16, 2020 8:45 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing 5K and 10K
- Sun., August 16, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 10k and 5k races begin
- Sun., August 16, 2020 9:30 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing 1K and 2.5K
- Sun., August 16, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 1.0k and 2.50 K races begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ian Feldman
- ian@canaquasports.com
- Phone
- +1 416-617-3558
- Website
- Visit website
