


National Capital
Started in 1982, the National Capital Triathlon is the oldest triathlon in Canada. Here's your chance to be part of this historic event. This bike course is on Colonel By Drive, giving you a great view of the Rideau Canal, Carleton University, Dows Lake, and Lansdowne. The run course goes through Mooney's Bay Park and it finishes next to the Terry Fox Facility.
Where & When
Date & time
Sat, Jun 17, 2023
Location
Mooney's Bay Beach. 2960 Riverside Drive. Ottawa, ON.
Race Options
8:30 AM - Olympic Triathlon
1500 m
·40 km
·10 km
8:30 AM - Olympic Triathlon Relay
1500 m
·40 km
·10 km
8:30 AM - Olympic Duathlon
10 km
·40 km
·5 km
8:30 AM - Sprint Duathlon
5 km
·20 km
·2.5 km
8:30 AM - Olympic Swim Cycle
1500 m
·40 km
8:30 AM - 5K Run
5 km
8:30 AM - 10K Run
10 km
9:30 AM - Sprint Triathlon
750 m
·20 km
·5 km
9:30 AM - Sprint Triathlon Relay
750 m
·20 km
·5 km
10:00 AM - Adult Try a Tri (16+)
200 m
·10 km
·2.5 km
10:10 AM - Youth Try a Tri (15 and under)
200 m
·10 km
·2.5 km
10:20 AM - Surf N Turf (11 and Under)
50 m
·0 km
·250 m
Description
One of the oldest triatlons in Canada:
Started in 1982, the National Captial Triathlon is one of the oldest, if not THE oldest triathlon in Canada. Here's your chance to be part of this historic event.
This bike course is on Colonel By Drive, giving you a great view of the Rideau Canal, Carleton University, Dows Lake, and Lansdowne. The run course goes through Mooney's Bay Park and it finishes next to the Terry Fox Facility.
Participants love:
- The bike course is closed to traffic.
- A scenic run course through Mooney's Bay Park and Revelstoke Drive.
Included in your registration is:
- Bragging rights!
- A FREE virtual bike fit from MyVeloFit.
- A personalized race bib.
- Professional timing from Sportstats.
- On-course nutrition from F2C.
- Race Photography from FinisherPix.
- Post-Race snacks.
- Post-Race massages.
- Podium prizes provided by Crank Coffee Co for the top 3 men, women, and non-binary athletes in each race.
- Memories that you won't soon foget.
Important Deadlines:
- Medal Deadline - May 17th. We keep our prices low and make the finisher's medal an optional add-on. If you want to commemorate this achievement with a finisher's medal, make sure to register before May 17th and add the medal to your order.
- Shirt Deadline - May 17th. If you would like to pick up your souvenir shirt during bib pick-up or race day, it must be ordered before May 17th. If you miss the deadline, you can still order the shirt AT THIS LINK. The shirt will be available for online order starting June 16th. You can also try on some sample sizes at the event.
- Online Registration Deadline - June 13th at 6 pm. If you don't sign up by then, you can still sign up in person on race day, or at bib pick-up, subject to availability. Some of our races sell out, so make sure to sign up early!
Fundraiser

Charity of the Event
Our volunteer and event-based staff are associated with a local charity. Please consider making a donation to them, as a thank you for making this race possible.
- Raised
- $269.00
- Goal
- $1000.00
Course Maps
- Swim Course
- Bike Course
- Run Course