Welcome to
the Inaugural
St. Donat Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge
Powered by Canaqua Sports
Event Date
July 28, 2024
Featuring
Mudskipper SwimRun - St-Donat
with distances of 11K and 22K
We are very excited to announce that the 22K distance of Mudskipper - St Donat has been selected as a qualifying event for the 2025 Aquaticrunner Individual SwimRun Championships being held in Grado Italy in September 2025. The top 2 men and top 2 women will receive automatic entry into the world event.
St-Donat Open-Water Swim
with distances of
1K, 3K, and 5K
We are delighted to have this event on the banks of Lake Bouillon,, home of Le Grand R Resort. 
Le Grand R is offering participants a reduced rate for a 2-night stay from July 27 to July 29. Please call Le Grand R (819) 424-1333 to make a reservation and mention that you are participating in this event See more information below
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
Mudskipper - St Donat - 20K Team Challenge
Price changes in 22 days 19 hours-
Enjoy our fabulous course with a partner as we present our Team Challenge.
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$95.00
Price Per Person
Jan. 26 – Mar. 31 -
Register for Mudskipper - St Donat - 20K Team Challenge$115.00
Price Per Person
Now registering Apr. 1 – May 31 -
$120.00
Price Per Person
Jun. 1 – Jul. 25
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Mudskipper - St Donat - 10K
Price changes in 22 days 19 hours-
Give swimrun a try with our shorter 11 K distance A great way to try a great sport
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$95.00Jan. 26 – Mar. 31
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Register for Mudskipper - St Donat - 10K$105.00Now registering Apr. 1 – May 31
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$110.00Jun. 1 – Jul. 25
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Mudskipper - St Donat - 20K
Price changes in 22 days 19 hours-
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$105.00Jan. 26 – Mar. 31
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Register for Mudskipper - St Donat - 20K$115.00Now registering Apr. 1 – May 31
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$120.00Jun. 1 – Jul. 25
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St Donat Open Water Swim - 1K
Price changes in 22 days 19 hours-
Thinking about your first open water swim. Our 1K event might be the perfect distance
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$65.00Jan. 26 – Mar. 31
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Register for St Donat Open Water Swim - 1K$75.00Now registering Apr. 1 – May 31
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$80.00Jun. 1 – Jul. 25
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St Donat Open Water Swim - 3K
Price changes in 22 days 19 hours-
A great mid-range swim
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$75.00Jan. 26 – Mar. 31
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Register for St Donat Open Water Swim - 3K$85.00Now registering Apr. 1 – May 31
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$90.00Jun. 1 – Jul. 25
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St Donat Open Water Swim - 5K
Price changes in 22 days 19 hours-
Our longest swim of the day
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$75.00Jan. 26 – Mar. 31
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Register for St Donat Open Water Swim - 5K$85.00Now registering Apr. 1 – May 31
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$90.00Jun. 1 – Jul. 25
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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.
FOCUSING ON ECO-FRIENDLY VALUES ALL THE TIME. WE'RE COMMITTED TO RESEARCHING AND DEVELOPING ECO-MATERIALS AND ECO-PRODUCTS, AND HAVE JOINED THE ‘1% FOR THE PLANET’
Check out Sumarpo's entire line-up by clicking on the link. You will be glad you did.
St Donat Open Water Swim
The St Donat Open Water Swim is taking place at Le Grand R
Located on the banks of Lake Bouillon, in a 2,500-acre private park, surrounded by mountains and wild lakes, the Grand R offers you a breathtaking view of Mont la Réserve. This natural estate is located just an hour and a half from Montreal and is close to a multitude of services and activities.
Le Grand R is offering participants a reduced rate for a 2 night stay from July 27 to July 29. Please call Le Grand R (819) 424-1333 to make a reservation and mention that you are participating in this event
The Course:
The course is 1 KM.
Swimmers will swim 1, 3, or 5 laps of the course depending on the distance that they are entered in
General Information
- Food will be provided. Please note that due to the current situation with the increase in Covid 19, food may be limited in keeping with the current Provincial requirements at the time of the event.
- Swim caps will be provided for each swimmer and MUST BE WORN for identification purposes during the race
- A number will be inked on the upper back/shoulder of each swimmer
- 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) will only occur in the event of lightning.
Mudskipper SwimRun -St Donat
Canaqua Sports is excited to present the Mudskipper SwimRun St Donat, Taking place at Le Grand R Resort, on the banks of Lake Bouillon.
The unique combination of our 1K open water swim course combined with the beautiful trails surrounding the lake makes for a beautiful and challenging course.
Please note that the Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge runs individual swimrun events
Here is the course distances
for the longer race, you will do the course twice.
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.
Race Info
Location: St-Donat de Montcalm, Le Grand R Resort
Address
251 Chemin Fusey
Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm
JOT 2C0, Québec
Check-in 7:00 - 8:80
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 68 – 72 degrees Fahrenheit
- There will not be a "rain date" and a delay (or cancellation) would only occur in the event of lightning
- NOTE: Wetsuits are optional
Event schedule
- Wed., July 28, 2004 7:00 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun., July 28, 2024 8:30 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing
- Sun., July 28, 2024 9:00 a.m. - SwimRun Event Starts
- Sun., July 28, 2024 9:15 a.m. - Open Water Swim begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- France Larivee
- info@canaquasports.com
- Phone
- +1 416-420-4864
- Website
- Visit website
