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Mudskipper SwimRun Parry Sound,
Mudskipper Swims and Trail Run
July 18, 2027
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Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge - Parry Sound
The 2027 Mudskipper Ontario SwimRun Championships
Come and join us for a great combination of Swimming and running in beautiful Parry Sound Ontario. Now in its 6th year, the Mudskipper SwimRun Parry Sound features a 12.9K and as well as our 25.8K championship distance, with everything from flat and fast to cross-country sections that take you into the area's many trails.
Mudskipper Swims - Parry Sound
Come and swim in beautiful Georgian Bay. Pick from your choice of
2K, 4K, and 10K
Our swim course is a 2K loop that starts at Waubano Beach and runs to the famous Parry Sound Salt docks and back, where the conditions can change quickly, making for a challenging event
Parry Sound Runs
Now in its 2nd season, choose between our 5K and 10K distance.
Come and run with the Swimrunners.
Come and join us on July 18, 2027 for this unique and challenging event.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Non Member
If you are not a member of a triathlon Association, please use this category to take a 1-day registration. For Triathlon Members, please select your sub-event and add your membership number in the Additional Questions section.
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Register for Non MemberCA$10.96
One day Triathlon Ontario Membership
Oct 7 - Jul 14
Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge - Parry Sound 12.9K
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
This event will be 12.90 K in total in and around beautiful Georgian Bay.
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Register for Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge - Parry Sound 12.9KCA$127.51
Pre-registration
Now registering Oct 7 – Dec 14 -
CA$138.40
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$143.85Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$154.75Apr 15 – Jul 14
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Mudskipper Ontario SwimRun Championships - 25.8K
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
CALLING ALL SWIMRUNNERS and TRIATHLETES looking for something new. Come and join us and try our longest event of the season... 25.8K of swimming and running in and around beautiful Georgian Bay, starting and finishing at Waubuno Beach
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Register for Mudskipper Ontario SwimRun Championships - 25.8KCA$138.40
Pre-registration
Now registering Oct 7 – Dec 14 -
CA$149.29
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$154.75Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$165.64Apr 15 – Jul 14
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2.0 K Open Water Swim
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
Come and swim in our unique 2K course. At this distance swimmers will complete 1 lap of our course
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Register for 2.0 K Open Water SwimCA$89.39
Pre-Registration
Now registering Oct 7 – Dec 14 -
CA$100.28
Ealy Bird Special
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$105.72Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$111.18Apr 15 – Jul 14
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4.0K Open Water Swim
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
Come and swim 2 laps of our beautiful course in Georgian Bay.
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Register for 4.0K Open Water SwimCA$89.39
Pre Registration
Now registering Oct 7 – Dec 14 -
CA$100.28
Early Bird
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$105.72Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$111.18Apr 15 – Jul 14
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Parry Sound Open Water Swim - 10K
Price changes in 1 month 23 days-
Come and swim in our first long distance event of the season. 10K in the beautiful waters of Georgian Bay.
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Register for Parry Sound Open Water Swim - 10KCA$105.72
Pre-Registration period
Now registering Oct 7 – Dec 15 -
CA$116.62
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$127.51Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$138.40Apr 15 – Jul 14
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Parry Sound 5K Trail Run
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
NEW FOR 2026 - Canaqua Sports Introduces our first event Parry Sound Trail Run
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ClosedOct 7 – Oct 5
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Register for Parry Sound 5K Trail RunCA$62.15
Pre-Registration
Now registering Oct 6 – Dec 14 -
CA$67.60
Early Bird Special
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$73.05Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$78.50Apr 15 – Jul 14
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Parry Sound 10K Trail Run
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
2 laps of our beautiful Parry Sound running course. A first for Canaqua Sports
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ClosedOct 7 – Oct 5
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Register for Parry Sound 10K Trail RunCA$73.05
Pre-Registration
Now registering Oct 6 – Dec 14 -
CA$73.05
Early Bird Special
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$78.50Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$83.94Apr 15 – Jul 14
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Paddlers
Are you interested in being a part of a great event? Imagine having a front row seat to watch the swimming events! We are looking for some paddlers to help man the course on July 23. If you are interested it know someone who is, please sign up. We appreciate the help
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Register for PaddlersOct 7 - Jul 14
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’
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When ordering use Promo Code CANAQUA
Canaqua Sports Partners with Childhood Cancer Canada
Canaqua Sports is proud to once again be partnering 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
Mudskipper SwimRun - Parry Sound
Swimrun in Ontario started in 2017 in Sudbury, Ontario. When we opened up again in 202`, we moved this race from Sudbury to Parry Sound, and we are now heading towards our 6th season of swimming in Georgian Bay, and running on the nearby trails in Parry Sound.
The distances are 12.90K and 25.80K, with the longer event being the Mudskipper Ontario SwimRun Championships. Participants will complete 2 laps of our 13.5 K course, with the top male and top female being crowned Ontario Champions.
Mudskipper SwimRun - Parry Sound
Course Maps
Stage 1 Swim - 0.9K
Stage 2Run - 4.0K
Stage 3 - Swim - 0.9K
Stage 4 Run - 3.2K
Stage 5 Swim - 1.4K
Stage 6 Run - 2.5K
TOTAL - 12.90K
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
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.
Parry Sound Open Water Swim
The Parry Sound Open Water Swim takes place along the shores of Georgian Bay from Wabano Park to the Parry Sound Salt Docs, 1K north, making the swim course for this event 2 km, and giving swim distances of 2 km, 4 km, and our Ultra Distance 10 km event
NEW 2K SWIM COURSE
We are still running a 2K course, with full laps being outside of Silbow Rock. This means that once you start, you stay on the water until you come to the finish line back on Wabuno Beach
The Parry Sound Open Water Swim is part of the Canaqua Sports Open Water Swim Series
Parry Sound Runs Trail Run
NEW FOR 2026
Parry Sounds Run Trail Run
What a great place for a run
Come and enjoy this 5K course
1- lap =5K event
2 laps = 10K event
Race Info
Location: wabano beach parry sound On.
Check-in: 7:00 AM - 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 the 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
- Wetsuits are optional
Swimrun Joins World Triathlon.
In October 2025, at their world conference, World Triathlon added SwimRun to its Multisport Division. This brings Swimrun from a tertiary sport to one that is now recognized worldwide.
Click on the link for more information
For Canaqua Sports, as one of the pioneers of Individual swimrun and one of the largest Swimrun companies in the world, it meant only 1 thing. To keep on growing we needed to become a part of the triathlon world by sanctioning our events. What we are already finding after a trial run in 2026 with 4 events, is that the added publicity alone will help us grow and is already bringing attention to all of our events, not just swimrun.
As part our move to World Triathlon, for the 2027 season, we are happy to be adding Aquathlon to our events, giving a wider variety of races to go along with Open Water Swimming and Trail Running.
It is safe to say that our Mudskipper Events, Powered by Canaqua Sports is now a true Multisport company
Event schedule
- Sun, July 18, 2027 7:00 AM - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun, July 18, 2027 8:00 AM - Mandatory Meeting
- Sun, July 18, 2027 8:30 AM - Start of 25 K Championship SwimRun
- Sun, July 18, 2027 9:00 AM - Start of the 10K Swim
- Sun, July 18, 2027 9:15 AM - Start of the 10K SwimRun
- Sun, July 18, 2027 9:30 AM - Start of the 2K and 4K swim
- Sun, July 18, 2027 9:45 AM - 5K and 10K Trail Run
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ian Feldman
- Phone
- +1 416-617-3558
- Website
- Visit website
