Come and join us for the 2nd Annual
Pinawa Mudskipper Swimrun
and
Open Water Swim
This event features swimrun distances of 6K and 12K, and for the first time, a 2.5K Open Water Swim
Date: July 5, 2025
Location: Pinawa Manitoba
The race will start and finish at Pinawa Beach
5 Willis Drive
Only 1 1/2 hours from Winnipeg
For more information on this exciting event, contact our Race Director
Wanda Mathers
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Pinawa Open Water Swim
Price changes in 3 months 8 days-
Come and swim 2.5K along the Pinawa River
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$55.76
Pre-Registration - Canaqua Sports Hat Included
Oct. 16 – Dec. 15 -
Register for Pinawa Open Water Swim$55.76Now registering Dec. 16 – Mar. 31
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$66.49Apr. 1 – Jul. 2
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Mudskipper Mini
Price changes in 3 months 8 days-
A short swimrun event with 7 stages over 4.925
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$66.49
Pre-Registration - Mudskipper Hat Included
Oct. 16 – Dec. 15 -
Register for Mudskipper Mini$66.49Now registering Dec. 16 – Mar. 31
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$77.22Apr. 1 – Jul. 2
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Mudskipper SwimRun Pinawa
Price changes in 3 months 8 days-
2 laps of the same course. 9.85K of swimming and running
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$82.59
Pre-Registration - Mudskipper Hat included
Oct. 16 – Dec. 15 -
Register for Mudskipper SwimRun Pinawa$82.59Now registering Dec. 16 – Mar. 31
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$93.33Apr. 1 – Jul. 2
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Welcome to Mudskipper Pinawa
Welcome the newest member of the Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge and our first Mudskipper Event in Manitoba.
Since 2017 when Canaqua Sports brought Individual Swimrun into Canada, we have grown our events from 2 in 2017 and we will run 12 Swimrun events in Canada and 2 in the United States in 2024, making the Mudskipper Swimrun Challenge one of the largest swimrun series in the world.
For anyone new to swimrun, we have put together some Swimrun basics that will help help you to understand our sport. Read the section entitled SwimRun Characteristics, and get ready to give swimrun a try!
Full race details including maps are seen below
Swimrun Characteristics
Equipment
Many equipment options are available for swimrun. Here is a list of what you should consider, Note that there are many swimrun-specific items, such as a short wetsuit designed to run in as well as swim in, and pull buoys that strap around your leg for when you are running. Our suggestion, start slowly and make certain that you like the sport, which we are certain that you will, before buying an entire assortment of swimrun-specific items.
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 a 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 beforehand – 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 polarized pair will help stop glare from the water. Some participants carry a second pair of spare goggles in case 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’ area 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 you 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.
Mudskipper Pinawa
Mudskipper Pinawa
General Information
The event will have 2 distances. 6K (one lap of our course). and 12K (2 Laps)
Each lap has 7 stages that alternate between swimming and running.
Maps
The course runs in and next to the Pinawa River.
These maps should help to give you some idea of the course.
Stages 1 and 2
Swim (250M) Run (595M)
Stages 3 and 4
Swim (530 M) Run 1.95K)
Stages 5 and 6
Swim (530M) Run (595M)
Stage 7
Swim (250M)
Event schedule
- Sat., July 5, 2025 9:00 a.m. - Check in
- Sat., July 5, 2025 9:30 a.m. - Mandatory Meeting
- Sat., July 5, 2025 10:00 a.m. - Mini Mudskipper Start
- Sat., July 5, 2025 10:15 a.m. - Mudskipper PInawa
- Sat., July 5, 2025 10:30 a.m. - PInawa Open Water Swim
Contact information
- Event contact
- Wanda Mathers
- wandamathers@hotmail.com
- Phone
- +1 204 292-8057
- Website
- Visit website
