Introducing the
Cavendish SwimRun Challenge
Coming to Cavendish Beach, New Glasgow PEI
August 4, 2024
Come and join us on August 4, 2024, for one of the most unique SwimRuns in Canada at Cavendish Beach in New Glasgow PEI. Home of Anne of Green Gables and many popular beaches.
The race will include 13km of running and 3 to 4km of swimming through Cavendish Park.
The Cavendish SwimRun Challenge is part of the Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge. Canaqua Sports is very excited to bring our brand of SwimRun to this historic location.
Whether you are new to the sport or have competed in other events we welcome you to join us for this unique event.
In addition to our traditional Individual swimrun events that Mudskipper is known for, the Cavendish SwimRun Challenge will also have a team division, where teams of 2 people will race together as they complete our 17 km course.
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
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Come and race through our 17Km course. A great warm-up for our Summerside event that is the qualifying event for World Championships
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$95.00Nov. 30 – May 30
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$110.00May 30 – Aug. 1
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Get a partner and challenge yourself through our great 17K course in a team of 2
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$95.00Nov. 30 – May 29
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$110.00May 30 – Aug. 1
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What a beautiful place to race!
Race Info
Location: Cavendish National Park
590 Graham's Ln, New Glasgow PEI
Check-in: 7:00 AM - 8:30 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 68 – 72 degrees Fahrenheit
- There will not be a "rain date" and a delay (or cancellation) would only occur in the event of lightning
Course Details
We are currently working on developing a new course for the first-ever Cavendish SwimRun Challenge. the course will be @ 20K. Detail will follow shortly
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 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.
Sumarpo carries a complete line of 100% eco-friendly wetsuits for both Open Water Swimming and SwimRun along with a full line-up of items designed to help you in your training and competition.
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Event schedule
- Sun., August 4, 2024 6:00 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun., August 4, 2024 6:40 a.m. - Mandatory Meeting
- Sun., August 4, 2024 7:00 a.m. - Start of race
Contact information
- Event contact
- Meghan Colvin-Daley
- Phone
- 902-303-2442
- Website
- Visit website
