Pinawa Multisport Weekend
August 9/10, 2024
PInawa Manitoba
Only 1 1/2 hours from Winnipeg
Come out to Beautiful Pinawa and spend a unique weekend with Multisport events for both adults and children alike. A truly family weekend.
For this year, we have added new events to help make this weekend even more exciting. We are very excited to introduce MUDSKIPPER PINAWA, Canaqua Sports' newest SwimRun event in Canada. Mudskipper Pinawa includes our Mini Mudskipper with a 6K distance and a Mudskipper Basic at 12K.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, August 9, 2025
2.50 K Open Water Swim
5.0K Open Water Swim
Mudskipper Pinawa Mini (6K)
Mudskipper Pinawa Basic (12K)
Wonder Kids Triathlon
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Free Spirit Triathlon
Olympic Triathlon - 1.5k swim/35k bike/10k run
Sprint Triathlon - 750m swim/15k bike/5k run
Tri a Triathlon - 100m swim/5k bike/2k run
All events can be done as a relay or an Aqua Bike
Come on out and join us for a weekend of great events.
For more information on the weekend events, contact Race Director
Wanda Mathers
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Wonder Tri Kids
A great event for those 5 to 10 years of age Pick between a 50 Meter or a 100 Meter swim, a 2K or 4K bike and a 1K or 2K run....A great event for younger children
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Register for Wonder Tri KidsFreeNov. 11 - Aug. 5
2.500 M Open Water Swim
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Register for 2.500 M Open Water Swim$66.49Nov. 11 - Aug. 5
Free Spirit Triathlon - Olympic Distance
1.2k swim, 35k bike, 10k walk/run
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Register for Free Spirit Triathlon - Olympic Distance$109.43Nov. 11 - Aug. 5
Free Spirit Triathlon - Tri - a - Tri
200m swim, 5k bike, 2k walk/run
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Register for Free Spirit Triathlon - Tri - a - Tri$34.29Nov. 11 - Aug. 5
Free Spirit Triathlon - Sprint
800m swim, 16k bike, 5k walk/run
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Register for Free Spirit Triathlon - Sprint$109.43Nov. 11 - Aug. 5
5.0K Open Water Swim
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Register for 5.0K Open Water Swim$109.43Nov. 11 - Aug. 5
Mudskipper Pinawa Mini
Swim and Run your way around our 6K course where participants alternate between Swimming and running in and around the Winnipeg River
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Register for Mudskipper Pinawa Mini$66.49Nov. 11 - Aug. 5
Mudskipper Pinawa Basic
Looking for a longer challenge? Try our Mudskipper Pinawa Basic and do 2 laps of our Mini course.
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Register for Mudskipper Pinawa Basic$12.82Nov. 11 - Aug. 5
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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Welcome to Pinawa Multisport Weekend
Canaqua Sports is very excited to once again be a part of the Pinawa Multisport Weekend, a unique event run with races available for anyone 5 years of age and up. With events on both Saturday and Sunday, we invite anyone who is interested to come out to Pinawa, and spend the weekend with us. Bring your kids as this is a true family event!
Once you have registered you will be contacted by our Race Director Wanda Mathers and given full information about the weekend's events
We look forward to a great weekend of racing.
Sat. Aug. 10, 2024 - Pinawa Multisport
- Open water swim 2.0K or 5.0K
- Swim heat start times may vary with the conditions
- Assigned individual kayaker
- Spots available 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
- Newbie/terrified/starter practice (free) 8:00 a.m.
- Wonder Kids Triathlon 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Wonder Kids (suitable for ages 5 to 10) FREE registration fee
- Kids choose personal distance
- Swim: beach start, shallow swim 10m, repeat
- Swim: beach start, deep water 15m swim to dive platform, repeat
- Bike: 1k or 2k course, repeat
- Run/Walk 1k course, repeat
- Parent/adult/sibling supervision. We provide athlete leaders
- Finisher plus individual skills medal
- (20 entries only)
Sun. Aug. 11, 2024 - Free Spirit Triathlon
- 8:00 a.m. Olympic, Aqua bike, Relay
- 1.2k swim, 35k bike, 10k walk/run (14 yrs. of age accepted)
- 9:00 a.m. Sprint, Aqua bike, Relay
- 800m swim, 16k bike, 5k walk/run (12 yrs. of age accepted)
- 9:30 a.m. Tri-a-Tri
- 200m swim, 5k bike, 2k walk/run (10 yrs. of age accepted)
SwimRun Characteristics - What is a swimrun?
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
There are many equipment options that 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.
Event schedule
- Sat., August 9, 2025 12:00 a.m. - Swimrun Start
- Sat., August 9, 2025 6:30 a.m. - Day 1 check in
- Sat., August 9, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Open Water Swim Start
- Sat., August 9, 2025 10:00 a.m. - Wonder Kids Triathlon
- Sun., August 10, 2025 6:30 a.m. - Day 2 check in
- Sun., August 10, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Free Spirit Triathlon - Olympic and Relay
- Sun., August 10, 2025 9:00 a.m. - Free Spirit Triathlon - Sprint and Relay
- Sun., August 10, 2025 9:00 a.m. - Free Spirit Tri - a - Tri and Relay
Contact information
- Event contact
- Wanda Mathers
- wandamathers@hotmail.com
- Phone
- +1 204 292-8057
- Website
- Visit website
