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Mudskipper SwimRun - Milton, Milton Open Water Swim, and Trail Run.
NEW FOR 2027
We are very excited to be adding the Milton Aquathlon to our events
At Area 8, Conservation Area
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.
August 15, 2027
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.
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
The Milton Runs 7.5K and 15K Trail Run
Run around the beautiful Area 8 Quarry before heading out to the Challenging backwoods of Kelso Park as you complete our 7.5K course.
The 15K race takes you through the course 2 times.
Milton Aquathlon
Come and join us for our newest event.
Run 2.5K, Swim 1K, and Run 2.5K,
In and around the Area 8 Quarry. This course is flat and fast, perfect for this event
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 Ontario. There are 2 options.
1. Click on the link, and take a 1 year Triathlon Ontario memberships
Check out the many benefits. It is up to you!
https://upliftercycling.com/#!/memberships/triathlon-ontario-annual-membership-2027
2. You can get a 1 day membership by clicking on Non-member in the registration portal and follow the directions to getting your membership. The daily rate is $8.00 per event.
Sanctioned by
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$8.78Oct 9 - Aug 11
Mudskipper Milton 10K SwimRun
Price changes in 1 month 23 days-
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Register for Mudskipper Milton 10K SwimRunCA$132.96Now registering Oct 9 – Dec 15
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CA$143.85Dec 16 – Apr 1
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CA$154.75Apr 2 – May 30
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CA$160.19May 31 – Aug 11
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Mudskipper SwimRun Milton
Price changes in 1 month 23 days-
Challenge yourself through 2 laps of our 10K course that runs in the Area 8 Quarry and the trails of Kelso Park
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Register for Mudskipper SwimRun MiltonCA$143.85Now registering Oct 9 – Dec 15
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CA$154.75Dec 16 – Apr 1
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CA$165.64Apr 2 – May 30
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CA$171.08May 31 – Aug 11
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Milton Open Water Swim 1.50K
Price changes in 1 month 23 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 1.50KCA$89.39Now registering Oct 9 – Dec 15
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CA$94.83Dec 16 – Apr 1
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CA$100.28Apr 2 – May 30
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CA$105.72May 31 – Aug 11
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Milton Open Water Swim - 3.0K
Price changes in 1 month 23 days-
2 laps around our beautiful 1.5k course
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Register for Milton Open Water Swim - 3.0KCA$94.83Now registering Oct 9 – Dec 15
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CA$100.28Dec 16 – Apr 1
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CA$105.72Apr 2 – May 30
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CA$111.18May 31 – Aug 11
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Milton Open Water Swim - 6K
Price changes in 1 month 23 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 - 6KCA$100.28Now registering Oct 9 – Dec 15
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CA$105.72Dec 16 – Apr 1
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CA$111.18Apr 2 – May 30
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CA$116.62May 31 – Aug 11
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Milton Runs - 7.5k Trail run
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
Come and join us and enjoy this beautiful and challenging run that starts at the Area 8 Quarry and heads into the back woods of Kelso Park.
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Register for Milton Runs - 7.5k Trail runCA$56.71
Pre-Registration
Now registering Oct 9 – Dec 14 -
CA$62.15
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$67.60Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$73.05Apr 15 – Aug 11
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Milton Runs - 15K Trail Run
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
A longer race. 2 laps of the Swimrun Championship course
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Register for Milton Runs - 15K Trail RunCA$67.60
Pre-Registration
Now registering Oct 9 – Dec 14 -
CA$73.05
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$78.50Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$83.94Apr 15 – Aug 11
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MIlton Aquathlon
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
NEW FOR 2027 Run 2.5K, Swim 1K, Run 2.5K In and around the Area 8 Canal.
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Register for MIlton AquathlonCA$67.60
Pre Registration
Now registering Oct 9 – Dec 14 -
CA$73.05
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$78.50Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$83.94Apr 15 – Aug 11
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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.
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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
Mudskipper Milton
Mudskipper Milton
Canaqua Sports is excited to invite all Swimrunners, Triathletes, and Endurance Athletes to come to Milton to give SwimRun a Try!
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 2-lap 20K event, so pick your distance and get ready for a great Mudskipper Challenge.
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
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.
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
Milton Runs Trail Run
Introducing the
Inaugural
Milton Runs 7.5K and 15K Trail Run
For those who are not swimmers but are looking for a unique run, the Milton Runs Trail Run starts with a run around the Area 8 quarry before heading up to the backwoods of Kelso Park, giving you a beautiful challenge.
7.5K run - 1 Lap
15K - 2 laps
NOTE: There will be a water station at the start finish area
Milton Aquathlon
NEW FOR 2027
the
Milton Aquathlon
A different sort of Swim and run event.
Come and run 2.5K around the Area 8 quarry, followed by a 1K Swim and a 2nd 2.5K run to complete the race
If Swimrun is not your thing, give Aquathlon a try.
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.
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, August 15, 2027 6:30 AM - Onsite registration and Check-in
- Sun, August 15, 2027 7:45 AM - Mandatory Race Briefing - SwimRun
- Sun, August 15, 2027 8:00 AM - Milton SwimRun Start time/Mudskipper Canadian Swimrun Championships Start Time
- Sun, August 15, 2027 8:30 AM - Mudskipper Milton SwimRun 10K
- Sun, August 15, 2027 8:35 AM - Mandatory Meeting Milton Open Water Swim
- Sun, August 15, 2027 9:00 AM - Mudskipper Open Water Swim 6L
- Sun, August 15, 2027 9:30 AM - Mudskipper Open Water Swim 1.5K, 3.0K Start time
Contact information
- Event contact
- ian Feldman
- Phone
- 4166173558
- Website
- Visit website
