Welcome to the 2024
Sasamat Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge and Open Water Swim
as always taking place at
Sasamat Lake, White Pine Beach, and Belcarra Regional Park
Port Moody, B.C.
DATE: September 22, 2024
Sasamat Open Water Swim II
Distances 1.0K, 3.0K, and 5.0K
Come out for a great swim at Sasamat Lake and join us for our final open-water swim of the season in the Vancouver area.
Sasamat Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge
As we continue to grow the sport of SwimRun in the Vancouver area we invite all area endurance athletes to come out to Sasamat Park and try at this incredible event. With distances of 9K and 23K, this event has something for everyone. so come out and give swimrun a try!
For those of you interested in the ultimate swimrun event, we are excited to offer our Fresh and Salty SwimRun Challenge that starts with a freshwater swim in Sasamat Lake, followed by a run to Belcarra Park and some saltwater swimming before finishing back at Sasamat Lake. One of the most unique events in the world and a B.C. Original!
This year's Fresh and Salty event is one of the Canadian Qualifying events for the 2025 IWC World Individual SwimRun Championships held in Italy in September 2025, with the top 2 men and top 2 women qualifying for the world event.
Sign up, start training, and prepare for an amazing event!
We at Canaqua Sports are very proud of our Vancouver events, and we truly believe that the Vancouver area will grow into one of our top markets for both Open Water Swimming and SwimRun. We are looking for a few people to help us to make our events even better in the future. If you are interested in helping please let us know by emailing info@canaquasports.com
Canaqua Sports is pleased to announce our Strategic Partnership with Swim, Drink, Fish Canada.
Swim Drink Fish Canada is a national charity focused on celebrating, restoring, and protecting all water bodies. Swim Drink Fish is making a local impact on waters across the county and beyond through its affiliate monitoring network, water literacy programs, investigative projects, and restoration projects. By signing up to support Swim Drink Fish in its fundraising efforts, you will be a part of a movement of people stepping up to ensure swimmable, drinkable, fishable water for all. For more details visit www.swimdrinkfish.ca or reach out to fundraising@swimdrinkfish.ca
As a company, we support clean safe access to water, and our main goal is to bring more people into the water through our events. We support Swim, Drink, Fish and look forward to working with them now and in the future
Registration fees
1.0K Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
Come and Swim 1 lap of our beautiful course at Sasamat Lake. A great way to start the season
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$60.00
Early Bird Pricing
Dec. 6 – Apr. 1 -
$70.00Apr. 1 – Jun. 27
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$80.00Jun. 28 – Sep. 19
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3.0K Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
A longer swim for those who are looking for an extra challenge
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$70.00
Early bird Pricing
Dec. 6 – Apr. 1 -
$80.00Apr. 1 – Jun. 27
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$90.00Jun. 28 – Sep. 19
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5.0 K Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
Enjoy our longest swim of the season, 5K in Beautiful Sasamat Lake!
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$80.00
Early Bird Pricing
Dec. 6 – Apr. 1 -
$85.00Apr. 1 – Jun. 27
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$95.00Jun. 28 – Sep. 19
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Sasamat Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge Closed
Online registration closed-
Join us for the final event of the season in Belcarra Regional Park. Start with a swim in Sasamat Lake, and run through this beautiful park over our 20K distance
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$115.00Dec. 6 – Apr. 1
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$125.00Apr. 1 – Jun. 29
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$130.00Jun. 30 – Sep. 19
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Sasamat Mudskipper Swimrun Challenge 10K Closed
Online registration closed-
Is the longer event more than you want to try? Then challenge yourself along our 10K distance. A great way to give SwimRun a try!
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$95.00Dec. 6 – Mar. 30
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$105.00Mar. 31 – Jun. 29
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$110.00Jun. 30 – Sep. 19
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Sasamat Open Water Swim
Welcome to Sasamat Lake, located in Belcarra Regional Park in the lower mainland of British Columbia.
Home of the
Sasamat Open Water Swim
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Sasamat Open Water Swim
Our final Swim event of the season is once again at Sasamat Lake
The race consists of 1, 3, or 5 laps in Sasamat Lake, with each loop being 1.0 K of swimming.
Enjoy your swim, and start getting ready for next year!
Sasamat Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge - Fresh and Salty 22K
Sasamat Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge
Welcome to the 2nd event of the 2024 Mudskipepr SwimRun Challenge in the Lower Mainland area, where you can swim in beautiful Sasamat Lake and run along the surrounding trails, and then swim in the salty waters of Belcarra Park.
MAPS
Stages 1 and 2
Swim 1K
Run 6.5K
Stage 3 and 4
Swim - 700M
Run - 1.8K
Stage 5 and 6
Swim - 300M
Run - 1.1k
Stage 7 and 8
Swim 1K
Run 6K
Stage 9 and 10
Swim 1K
Run 3K
TOTAL DISTANCE 21.7K
Sasamat Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge - 10K
Are you interested in trying a swimrun? 23K to long for your first try?
Check out our special 10K distance, perfect for those doing their first event.
10K course
Stage 1 Swim - 1K Stage 2 Run - 2.85K
Stage 3 - Swim - 1K Stage 4 Run - 1.25K
Stage 5 Swim - 600M swim - Stage 6, Run - 3K Run
TOTAL DISTANCE 9.85K
SwimRun Characteristics
For those of you who are new to the sport of SwimRun, we understand that it may seem like a very daunting sport. Swimming with Paddles and with your shoes on, Running in a wetsuit. Yes, this is all very different and has helped to make SwimRun a very unique sport. Here are some of the basics that you will need to know about SwimRun. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at info@canaquasports.com and we will be happy to give you tips to get started
Equipment
Wetsuit
Wearing of wetsuits is optional for most SwimRun Challenge events. For those who prefer to wear a wetsuit, you don’t need to have a SwimRun-specific model to take part – any swimming (Tri) wetsuit will do so long as you can move freely enough in it to run and it will keep you warm enough on long swims.
Shoes
The shoes you wear for SwimRun not only need to be comfortable for the long distances of technical trail running that you’ll be doing in your race but also need to be suitable for use in the water. Make sure they are a snug fit so they don’t come off when swimming and that they don’t soak up much water and drain well. Running with wet shoes on slippery rocks requires good traction so Good grip soles are essential!
Swim cap
In many SwimRun competitions, the organizer provides a swimming cap (we will be providing Canaqua Sports swim caps). These are mandatory for all participants
Accessories
Goggles
Goggles are essential to avoid getting water in your eyes. You will need to have clear vision for sighting in open water. Cold water can also be quite uncomfortable on the face and eyes so covering up helps a lot! Goggles come in all shapes and sizes so try lots on and select a pair that fits your face well. Test them well in open water before hand – there is nothing more irritating than leaky goggles! It might be worth having a couple of pairs at the ready with different lenses. On dull days clear lenses will be best but on bright sunny days a tinted or polarised pair will help stop glare from the water. Some participants carry a second pair of spare goggles incase they lose them whilst running. Think about how you are going to carry them if you take them off your head to run.
Hand paddles
Many people use hand paddles for SwimRun. These add some extra power to your strokes by increasing the ‘catch’ are of your hand. There are many different types of paddles on the market, but you’ll need some that have straps to hold it on your hand or they can easily come off and be lost in open water. You’ll also need to think about how you are going to carry them on your runs and practice your transitions – getting out on rocky ground is hard when your have paddles on your hands!
If you decide to use paddles you must train with them a lot! Using paddles takes good technique and puts a lot of strain on your shoulders and back muscles. You need to build up the strength to be able to use them over long distances. If you don’t you will soon find you get very tired and worse you can injure yourself!
Pull buoy
SwimRun rules state that you can use any flotation aids so long as they are no bigger than 100 cm x 60 cm! Most people use a pull buoy.This float, which you hold between your legs instead of kicking, gives you extra buoyancy and allows you to save your legs during the swims. You’ll appreciate this when it is time to run! Using a pull buoy is generally why people decide to use the hand paddles as the extra propulsion makes up for the loss of the power from the kick. Pull buoys come in different shapes and sizes – what you use depends really on how much lift you need in your legs. For example, if you have a short wetsuit and heavy trainers you’ll need a bigger float.
Sumarpo Wetsuits - Official Sponsor of Canaqua Sports
Canaqua Sports is happy to announce Sumarpo Wetsuits as the sponsor of Canaqua Sports and our Open-Water Swim and SwimRun events.
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Race Info
Location: Belcarra Regional Park - Port Moody
Check-in: 8.00 - 8.45 AM
Racing starts at9:00 AM
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 participant
- Water temperature at this time of year ranges between 60 - 70 degrees Fahrenheit, making wetsuits optional but recommended.
- There will not be a "rain date" and a delay (or cancellation) would only occur in the event of lightning
Event schedule
- Sun., September 22, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun., September 22, 2024 8:45 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing Mudskipper SwimRun
- Sun., September 22, 2024 9:00 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing Open Water Swimmers
- Sun., September 22, 2024 9:15 a.m. - Sasamat Fresh and Salty Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge starts
- Sun., September 22, 2024 9:30 a.m. - Sasamat Open Water Swim Start (All distances)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ian Feldman
- ian@canaquasports.com
- Phone
- 4166173558
- Website
- Visit website
