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Welcome to
Mudskipper Swimrun Sasamat,
Sasamat Ice Cracker Open Water Swim,
Sasamat 6K and 9K Trail run, and
Aquathlon Sasamat, NEW for 2027
May 16, 2027
Whether you are an open water swimmer or are interested in participating in your first SwimRun of the season, or if you want to try our first-ever Sasamat 10K Trailrun, come to Sasamat Lake on May 16 and join us for our season-opening event.
Sasamat Ice Cracker Open Water Swim
Come and join us for a great early season swim, with distances of distances of 1.0K, 3.0K, and 5.0 K in beautiful Sasamat Lake
Mudskipper SwimRun - Sasamat Lake
Distances include 6.5K and 13K
Take part if your choice of our, one-lap or two-lap Mudskipper event. Enjoy the cool waters of Sasamat Lake, followed by some great running along its beautiful trails.
NOW IN IT'S SECOND SEASON
The Sasamat Trail run.
This year with 2 distances
6K - 2 Laps
9K - 3 laps
Around beautiful Sasamat Lake
If you love running, but swimming is not your thing, this is the perfect event for you. So put on your shoes and join us.
NEW FOR 2027
Mudskippers newest event
Aquathlon - Sasamat
Run 2.5K, swim 1K, Run 2.5K
Yet another event as part of our unique day of Endurance sports at beautiful Sasamat Park.
GREAT NEWS
Canaqua Sports Joins Triathlon
With the inclusion of Swimrun into the Multisport division of World Triathlon, Canaqua Sports is proud to announce that all Mudskipper Events are sanctioned by the Triathlon association that governs each of our events. With this move, all participants in any of our events must be a member of, in this case, Triathlon British Columbia. There are 2 options.
1. Click on the link, and take a 1 year Triathlon b.C. memberships
Check out the many benefits. It is up to you!
https://upliftercycling.com/#!/memberships/triathlon-bc-annual-membership-2027
2. You can get a 1 day membership by clicking on the link below. The daily rate is $15.50.00 per event.
https://upliftercycling.com/#!
For Triathlon B.C. members, please enter by clicking on the event of your choice. You will be asked to provide your Triathlon membership number.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Sasamat Ice Cracker 1.0K Open Water Swim
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
Come and Swim 1 lap of our beautiful course at Sasamat Lake. A great way to start the season
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Register for Sasamat Ice Cracker 1.0K Open Water SwimCA$88.73
Pre Registration
Now registering Oct 7 – Dec 14 -
CA$94.14Dec 15 – Feb 14
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CA$104.96Feb 15 – May 12
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Sasamat Ice Cracker 3.0 K Swim
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
A longer swim for those who are looking for an extra challenge
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Register for Sasamat Ice Cracker 3.0 K SwimCA$88.73
Pre Registration
Now registering Oct 7 – Dec 14 -
CA$94.14Dec 15 – Feb 14
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CA$104.96Feb 15 – May 12
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Sasamat Ice Cracker 5.0K Open Water Swim
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
Come and enjoy an early season challenge by swimming 5K in beautiful Sasamat Lake. 5K equals 5 laps.
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Register for Sasamat Ice Cracker 5.0K Open Water SwimCA$99.56
Pre Registration
Now registering Oct 7 – Dec 14 -
CA$104.96Dec 15 – Feb 14
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CA$115.79Feb 15 – May 12
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Mudskipper 6.5 K SwimRun Challenge Sasamat
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
Interested in SwimRun but looking for a shorter race? Try out our 6.5 K event, 1 lap of our Sasamat Lake course
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Register for Mudskipper 6.5 K SwimRun Challenge SasamatCA$121.21
Pre Registration
Now registering Oct 7 – Dec 14 -
CA$132.04
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$142.87Feb 15 – May 12
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Mudskipper 13 K SwimRun Challenge Sasamat
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
Looking for a longer swimrun? This race offers 2 laps of our Sasamat course for double the challenge. A great warm up for some of our longer races later in the season.
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Register for Mudskipper 13 K SwimRun Challenge SasamatCA$132.04
Pre Registration
Now registering Oct 7 – Dec 14 -
CA$142.87
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$159.11Feb 15 – May 12
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Sasamat Aquathlon
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
NEW FOR 2027 Run 2.5K, Swim 1K, Run 2.5K A great new option for those who like both swimming and running
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Register for Sasamat AquathlonCA$67.07
Pre Registration
Now registering Oct 7 – Dec 14 -
CA$72.48
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$83.31Feb 15 – May 12
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Sasamat 10K Trail Run
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
Come and enjoy this 3-lap 10K running event on the trails around Sasamat Lake
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Register for Sasamat 10K Trail RunCA$56.24
Pr Registration
Now registering Oct 7 – Dec 14 -
CA$67.07
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$77.90Feb 15 – May 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.
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.
https://www.sumarpo.com/?sca_ref=5230816.OJL5jABc55
When ordering use Promo Code CANAQUA24
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
Sasamat Ice Cracker open Water Swim
Sasamat Ice Cracker Open Water Swim
Distances
1K, 3K, 5K
This race consists of 1, 3, or 5 laps in Sasamat Lake, with each loop being 1.0 K of swimming. This is a great opening season event for swimmers of all levels.
Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge - Sasamat
Canaqua Sports is excited to invite all Swimrunners, Triathletes, and Endurance Athletes to come to Sasamat Lake to give SwimRun a Try!
As our first event of the season, this event is a great way start of 2027 with a challenging and unique event
As always, we are offering 2 distances. The 7K Mini swimrun, which is 1 lap of our Sasamat Lake course, and our longer 13K event, in which participants do the same course, twice, for an extra early season challenge.
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.
Sasamat 6K/9K Trail Run
It's Here
Something new from Canaqua Sports
the
Sasamat 6K/9K Trail Run
2 or 3 laps around Sasamat Lake
See you there!
Race Info
Location: Belcarra Regional Park - Port Moody
Check-in: 8.00 - 8.45 AM
Racing starts at9:00 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 13 to 15 degrees Celsius.
- There will not be a "rain date" and a delay (or cancellation) would only occur in the event of lightning
- NOTE: Wetsuits are recommended.
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
SASAMAT Aquathlon
NEW FOR 2027
The Sasamat Aquatlon
Something new from Mudskipper Events, Powered by Canaqua Sports
Built for speed, this event features a 2.5K Run, 1.0K swim, followed by an additional 2.5K Run
Come out and give it a try
Event schedule
- Sun, May 16, 2027 7:30 AM - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun, May 16, 2027 8:30 AM - Mandatory Race Briefing
- Sun, May 16, 2027 9:00 AM - Sasamat Ice Cracker Open Water Swim
- Sun, May 16, 2027 9:15 AM - Sasamat Ice Cracker SwimRun Challenge
- Sun, May 16, 2027 9:30 AM - Sasamat Aquathlon and Trail Run Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Chris Ostenstad
- Phone
- 604-351-9499
- Website
- Visit website
