Welcome to the 2nd edition of the
Mudskipper SwimRun - Milton and the Milton Open Water Swim
At Area 8, Conservation Area
The 2026 Mudskipper Canadian SwimRun Championships
This event takes place in Milton, Ontario, just 1/2 hour west of Toronto, and close to many cities, including Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Mississauga, Brampton, and Cambridge, to name a few.
NEW DATE
August 16, 2026
Mudskipper SwimRun - Milton
This event features a 10K and 20K Individual Swimrun where participants will alternate between swimming in the Area 8 Quarry and running along the beautiful and challenging trails of Kelso Park.
Canaqua Sports is pleased to announce that Mudskipper SwimRun Milton will be the site of the
2026 Mudskipper Canadian Swimrun Championships,
With our 20K course being used as our Championships course
Come and join us for a swim in the beautiful Area 8 quarry, where we are anticipating water temperatures of 20 degrees.
Swimmers will do laps around our 1.5K course with distances of 1.5K, 3.0K, and 6K
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Mudskipper Milton 10K SwimRun
Price changes in 6 months 14 days-
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Register for Mudskipper Milton 10K SwimRun$132.96Now registering Oct 10 – May 10
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$149.29May 11 – Aug 12
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Mudskipper Canadian Individual SwimRun Championships 2026
Price changes in 6 months 14 days-
Join us at the 2026 Mudskipper Canadian Championship Event. 2 laps of our 10K course
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Register for Mudskipper Canadian Individual SwimRun Championships 2026$143.85Now registering Oct 10 – May 10
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$165.64May 11 – Aug 12
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Milton Open Water Swim 1.50K
Price changes in 6 months 14 days-
Are you thinking about trying your first open water swim to finish off your summer of training? Come and join us and enjoy a great quarry swim. One lap of our 1.5K course
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Register for Milton Open Water Swim 1.50K$94.83Now registering Oct 10 – May 10
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$100.28May 11 – Aug 12
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Milton Open Water Swim - 3.0K
Price changes in 6 months 14 days-
2 laps around our beautiful 1.5k course
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Register for Milton Open Water Swim - 3.0K$100.28Now registering Oct 10 – May 10
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$105.72May 11 – Aug 12
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Milton Open Water Swim - 6K
Price changes in 6 months 14 days-
Our longest swim of the day. 4 laps, and beautiful water, what can be better than that to end your season!
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Register for Milton Open Water Swim - 6K$105.72Now registering Oct 10 – May 10
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$111.18May 11 – Aug 12
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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.
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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
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.
Mudskipper Milton
Canaqua Sports is excited to invite all Swimrunners, Triathletes, and Endurance Athletes to come to Milton to give SwimRun a Try!
After a very successful event in 2025, we are excited to be moving this event to August 16, 2026, and to announce that
Mudskipper Milton
has been selected as the
Mudskipper Canadian SwimRun Championship event for 2026
Come and join us, be the first male and first female to complete our 20K course, and you will be the 2026 Mudskipper Canadian SwimRun Champion!
Mudskipper Milton will be run along our 10K course, which includes 3 swim stages and 3 run stages, giving participants 2.1k of swimming and 7.9 K of running. We are offering a one-lap 10K event and our 2-lap Canadian Championship event.
Come join us for a great day of Open Water Swim and SwimRun!
Course Maps
Stage 1 Run 330 Meters Stage 2 Swim 135 Meters
Stage 3 Run 2.35 K Stage 4 - 1.05K Exit the water on the dock
Stage 5 - Run 5.30 K Stage 6 Swim .95M
Milton Open Water Swim
Welcome to the
Milton Open Water Swim
Come and enjoy this beautiful Quarry Swim as you complete your 1.5K, 3.0K, or 5.50K event
We are anticipating water temperatures in the mid-20s. Wetsuits are optional
Swim Maps
1,50 K
One lap = 1.5K from shore to shore
Two laps = 2.90K
four Laps =5.60 K
Race Info
Location: Area 8 Conservation Area
Address: 5437 Steeles Ave W, Milton, ON L9E 0R7
Check-in: At the Canaqua Sports Tent
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
- Chip timing will be used for all events.
Event schedule
- Sun, August 16, 2026 6:30 a.m. - Onsite registration and Check-in
- Sun, August 16, 2026 7:45 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing - SwimRun
- Sun, August 16, 2026 8:00 a.m. - Milton SwimRun Start time/Mudskipper Canadian Swimrun Championships Start Time
- Sun, August 16, 2026 8:30 a.m. - Mudskipper Milton SwimRun 10K
- Sun, August 16, 2026 8:35 a.m. - Mandatory Meeting Milton Open Water Swim
- Sun, August 16, 2026 9:00 a.m. - Mudskipper Open Water Swim 6L
- Sun, August 16, 2026 9:30 a.m. - Mudskipper Open Water Swim 1.5K, 3.0K Start time
Contact information
- Event contact
- ian Feldman
- Phone
- 4166173558
- Website
- Visit website
