Welcome to the 2027
Mudskipper Fresh and Salty Swimrun, Open Water Swim and Aquathlon
Featuring our 3rd Annual Mudskipper Canadian Individual Swimrun Championships.
NOW SANCTIONED BY Triathlon B.C.
Location: Sasamat Lake, White Pine Beach, and Belcarra Regional Park
Port Moody, B.C.
DATE: September 12, 2027
Mudskipper Fresh and Salty Canadian SwimRun Championships
As we continue to grow the sport of SwimRun in the Vancouver area we invite all area endurance athletes to come out to Sasamat Park and try at this incredible event. At a distance of 20K, this course is built to give you the true swimrun experience, with the top male and top female being crowned Mudskipper Canadian Champion.
Our Fresh and Salty is the ultimate swimrun event. With a freshwater swim in Sasamat Lake, followed by a run to Belcarra Park, and some saltwater swimming before finishing back at Sasamat Lake. One of the most unique events in the world and a B.C. Original!
Sasamat Open Water Swim II
CALLING ALL OPEN WATER SWIMMERS
Come out for a great swim at Sasamat Lake and join us for our final open-water swim of the season in the Vancouver area.
Distances 1.0K, 3.0K, and 5.0K
Powered By
Sasamat Aquathlon
Powered by 
Mudskipper Events
Something new for 2027
The rules are simple... Run 2.5K, Swim 1K Run 2.5K and you are done.
All swims and run take place in and around Sasamat Lake
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.
Any questions, email info@canaquasports.com
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
1.0K 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 1.0K SwimCA$77.84
Pre Registration
Now registering Oct 16 – Dec 14 -
CA$88.66
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$94.07Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$99.49Apr 15 – Sep 8
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3.0K 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 3.0K SwimCA$88.66
Pre Registration
Now registering Oct 16 – Dec 14 -
CA$99.49
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$104.90Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$110.31Apr 15 – Sep 8
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5.0 K Swim
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
Enjoy our longest swim of the season, 5K in Beautiful Sasamat Lake!
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Register for 5.0 K SwimCA$94.07
Pre Registration
Now registering Oct 16 – Dec 14 -
CA$104.90
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$110.31Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$121.13Apr 15 – Sep 8
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Mudskipper Canadian Individual SwimRun Championships
Price changes in 1 month 23 days-
Join us for the final event of the season in Belcarra Regional Park. Start with a swim in Sasamat Lake, and run through this beautiful park over our 20K distance
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Register for Mudskipper Canadian Individual SwimRun ChampionshipsCA$137.37
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Oct 16 – Dec 15 -
CA$148.19Dec 15 – Feb 14
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CA$164.42Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$191.47Apr 15 – Sep 8
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Sasamat Mudskipper Swimrun Challenge 10K
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
Is the longer event more than you want to try? Then challenge yourself along our 10K distance. A great way to give SwimRun a try!
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Register for Sasamat Mudskipper Swimrun Challenge 10KCA$121.13
Pre-Registration
Now registering Oct 16 – Dec 14 -
CA$126.54Dec 15 – Feb 14
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CA$137.37Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$148.19Apr 15 – Sep 8
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Sasamat Aquathlon
Price changes in 1 month 22 days-
A new addition to our 2027 season. Run 2.5K, Swim 1K, Run 2.5K All in and around Sasamat Lakek
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Register for Sasamat AquathlonCA$67.02
Pre Registration
Now registering Oct 16 – Dec 14 -
CA$72.43
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 15 – Feb 14 -
CA$77.84Feb 15 – Apr 14
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CA$83.25Apr 15 – Sep 8
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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 CANAQUA for additional discounts
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 Mudskipper Fresh and Salty Canadian SwimRun Championships
Sasamat Mudskipper Fresh and Salty Canadian SwimRun Championships
Welcome to our final event of the 2027 Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge in the Lower Mainland area, where you can swim in beautiful Sasamat Lake and run along the surrounding trails, and then swim in the salty waters of Belcarra Park.
MAPS
Mudskipper Fresh & Salty Mudskipper 20KM
Stage 1
Swim 1K
Stages 2 and 3
Run 5.6K Swim 990 M
Exit Sasamat lake, and run over to Woodhaven trail, Springboard trail, and follow to Cod Rock, Enter the water at Cod Rock, swim back to Belcarra beach
Stages 4 and 5
Run 5.4K Swim 600M
Exit Belcarra and run back on Springboard trail, Woodhaven, and back to Sasamat lake to the floating bridge. Enter at the Floating bridge and swim↓↓ to the small beach.
Stages 6 and 7
Run 400M Swim 1K
Exit Small beach, Run to the start, and complete 1 km swim route
Stages 8
Run 3K
After Exit the water, complete a full loop of sasamat and enter at Dog rock
Stage 9 and 10
Swim 450M Run 950M
Enter the water at Dog rock, swim to the small beach, exit And run part of the sasamat loop to the stairs (turn around )
Stages 11 and 12
Run 510M swim 100M
Turn around at the Stairs, back to Dog Rock, and swim to the Finish/Start Line
TOTAL DISTANCE 20.00 K
Sasamat Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge - 10K
Are you interested in trying a swimrun? 23K to long for your first try?
Check out our special 10K distance, perfect for those doing their first event.
10K course
Stage 1 Swim - 1K Stage 2 Run - 3K
Stage 3 - Swim - 1K Stage 4 Run - 3K
Stage 5 Swim - 100 M swim - Stage 6, Run - 1.9K Run
TOTAL DISTANCE 10.00K
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 Open Water Swim
Welcome to Sasamat Lake, located in Belcarra Regional Park in the lower mainland of British Columbia.
Home of the
Sasamat Open Water Swim
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Sasamat Open Water Swim
Our final Swim event of the season is once again at Sasamat Lake
The race consists of 1, 3, or 5 laps in Sasamat Lake, with each loop being 1.0 K of swimming.
Enjoy your swim, and start getting ready for next year!
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 60 - 70 degrees Fahrenheit, making wetsuits optional but recommended.
- There will not be a "rain date" and a delay (or cancellation) would only occur in the event of lightning
Sasamat Aquathlon - Powered by Mudskipper Events
With our move to being sanctioned by Triathlon B.C. it made sense to add
Sasamat Aquathlon
to our program, as we are a Swim and run company.
This event takes place in and around Lake Sasamat, and is a very fast 2.5K Run, 1.0K Swim and 2.5K Run.
Come out and give Aquatlon a try!
MAPS
Event schedule
- Sun, September 5, 2027 8:45 AM - Sasamat Open Water Swim Start (All distances)
- Sun, September 12, 2027 7:00 AM - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun, September 12, 2027 8:00 AM - Mandatory Race Briefing Mudskipper SwimRun
- Sun, September 12, 2027 8:15 AM - Mandatory Race Briefing Open Water Swimmers
- Sun, September 12, 2027 8:30 AM - Sasamat Fresh and Salty Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge starts
- Sun, September 12, 2027 9:00 AM - Aquathlon Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Chris Ostenstad
- Phone
- 604-351-9499
- Website
- Visit website
