Canaqua Sports is proud to introduce our newest event in Quebec
Mudskipper SwimRun St Donat
and the
St. Donat 15K Ultraswim
Event Date
August 24, 2025
Location: The Nautical Club, Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm Quebec
As part of the Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge, Mudskipper SwimRun St Donat takes participants for swims in Lac Archambault, alternating with Runs along the trails that run through the area. A beautiful and challenging course
For this event, we are putting together a 12K course that participants will complete once for our 12K event and two times for our 24K event.
Maps will be available early in the New Year
St Donat 15K Ultraswim
3 swim distances up to `15K
In addition, we are offering a 3K and a 6K distance for those who find 15K just a little too far.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Mudskipper SwimRun- St Donat - 12K
Price changes in 1 month 7 days-
Give swimrun a try with our shorter 12 K distance A great way to try a great sport
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$121.13Dec 13 – Mar 31
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Register for Mudskipper SwimRun- St Donat - 12K$126.53Now registering Apr 1 – Jun 27
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$131.94Jun 28 – Aug 20
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Mudskipper SwimRun - St Donat - 24K
Price changes in 1 month 7 days-
This is an individual event, however anyone wanting to race as a team can register as 2 individuals and race together
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$131.94Dec 13 – Mar 31
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Register for Mudskipper SwimRun - St Donat - 24K$137.34Now registering Apr 1 – Jun 27
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$142.74Jun 28 – Aug 20
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St Donat Open Water Swim - 6K
Price changes in 1 month 7 days-
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$104.92Dec 13 – Mar 31
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Register for St Donat Open Water Swim - 6K$115.73Now registering Apr 1 – Jun 27
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$121.13Jun 28 – Aug 20
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St Donat Open Water Swim - 3K
Price changes in 1 month 7 days-
A great mid-range swim
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$94.12Dec 13 – Mar 31
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Register for St Donat Open Water Swim - 3K$104.92Now registering Apr 1 – Jun 27
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$110.33Jun 28 – Aug 20
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St Donat 15K Ultra Swim
Price changes in 1 month 7 days-
Join us in our longest swim of the season.
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$121.13Dec 13 – Mar 31
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Register for St Donat 15K Ultra Swim$131.94Now registering Apr 1 – Jun 27
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$142.74Jun 28 – Aug 20
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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.
Canaqua Sports Partners with Childhood Cancer Canada
Canaqua Sports is proud to announce our partnership with Childhood Cancer Canada. This partnership is a celebration of shared values: perseverance, hope, and a deep commitment to community. Together, Childhood Cancer Canada and Canaqua Sports aim to raise awareness, inspire action, and support children and families affected by childhood cancer across Canada.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Canaqua Sports for standing with us. Open water swimmers and Swimrunners face the unknown with every race – unpredictable conditions, long distances, and moments that test their mental strength as much as their physical endurance,” said Kyle Smith, Director of Development, Childhood Cancer Canada. “That same courage and determination lives in the kids we support. Every day, they navigate their own challenging journeys with incredible bravery.”
To donate, or to learn more about Childhood Cancer Canada please go to
https://www.childhoodcancer.ca/
Canaqua Sports est fier d'annoncer notre partenariat avec Enfants Cancer Canada. Ce partenariat est une célébration de valeurs communes : persévérance, espoir et un profond engagement envers la communauté. Ensemble, Enfants Cancer Canada et Canaqua Sports visent à sensibiliser, inspirer l'action et soutenir les enfants et les familles touchés par le cancer pédiatrique à travers le Canada.
« Nous sommes extrêmement reconnaissants à Canaqua Sports de se tenir à nos côtés. Les nageurs en eau libre et Swimrunners affrontent l'inconnu à chaque course – des conditions imprévisibles, de longues distances et des moments qui testent leur force mentale autant que leur endurance physique », a déclaré Kyle Smith, Directeur du développement, Enfants Cancer Canada. « Ce même courage et cette détermination se retrouvent chez les enfants que nous soutenons. Chaque jour, ils naviguent dans leurs propres parcours difficiles avec un courage incroyable. »
Pour faire un don ou pour en savoir plus sur Enfants Cancer Canada, veuillez visiter
Mudskipper SwimRun - St Donat
Welcome to our 2nd race of the season at St Donat.
From the shores of Pioneer Park into the waters of Lac Archambault and the surrounding trails, this event is the newest of our Canadian events and one that will offer the true Swimrun Experience
St Donat 15K Ultraswim and Open Water Swim
Welcome to the St. Donat 15K Ultra Swim and open water swim
Join us for a wonderful August swim in Lac Archambault using our 3K course where you will swim 1, 2, or 5 laps depending on your chosen distance.
We are very excited to have this event as a part of our growing 15K Ultra Swim, designed to give swimmers the added distance so many are asking for.
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, 243 Saint-Donat Street
Address
243 Rue Saint-Donat
Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm, QC J0T 2C0
Check-in 6:30 - 8:00
Racing starts at 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
- NOTE: Wetsuits are optional
Event schedule
- Wed, August 24, 2005 6:30 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun, August 24, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing
- Sun, August 24, 2025 8:30 a.m. - Murskipper St Donat 24K event starts
- Sun, August 24, 2025 8:45 a.m. - St Donat 15K Ultraswim
- Sun, August 24, 2025 9:00 a.m. - SwimRun Event Starts
- Sun, August 24, 2025 9:15 a.m. - Open Water Swim begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- France Larivee
- Phone
- +1 416-420-4864
- Website
- Visit website
