Event Info
Mudskipper Sasamat 2

Updated October 2024

Event info Mudskipper Sasamat 2. This is one of the last events in the Mudskipper calendar, in late September. The waters are cool, this late in the year! Sasamat Lake is in Belcarra Regional Park, Port Moody, not far from Vancouver.

The park has around 26 km of hiking trails and nine km of cycling trails. Some of the most popular trails include Springboard Trail and Sasamat Lake Loop. Hikers can also use the trail system within Belcarra Regional Park to connect with Buntzen Lake, which is popular.

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Event Info Mudskipper Sasamat 2

Location

Sasamat Lake, in Belcarra Regional Park, Port Moody, B.C., near Vancouver. You swim and run around Sasamat Lake, which is one of the warmest lakes in Metro Vancouver and a popular spot for swimming and relaxing during the summer months. At the start area (White Pine Beach) there is a sandy beach, dock/floating bridge, concession stand and a trail that goes all the way around the lake.

How to get there

First you have to get to Vancouver. From downtown Vancouver it takes about an hour to get to Belcarra Regional Park. The only access point to the park by car is through Bedwell Bay Road. You can then take the turnoff for Sasamat Lake, rather than continuing further into the park.

The park is also accessible by bus. TransLink‘s bus route #150 takes passengers directly to White Pine Beach at Sasamat Lake, and routes 181 and 182 connect to the Belcarra Bay picnic area.

The nearest major airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

A view of White Pine Beach at Sasamat Lake, Belcarra Regional Park, Port Moody, BC.

White Pine Beach. Image courtesy Vancouver's Best Places

Where to stay

There is no specific accommodation recommended by Mudskipper, but there is plenty of choice at AirBnB, Booking.com and other accommodation websites.

Race distances

There are 2 race distances:

a relatively short 9 - 10 km,
and a longer distance of 23 km.

Race routes

All distances have the same Start, at White Pine Beach. The races end just west of White Pine Beach, a short distance along the shore.

There are restrooms, changing rooms and showers at White Pine Beach.

`here are the route maps for the 23 km race;

Mudskipper Swimrun race Sasamat 2 Route Map 1

Swim 1000 Meters, Run 6.5 km

Mudskipper Swimrun race Sasamat 2 Route Map 2

Swim 700 Meters, Run 1.8 km

Mudskipper Swimrun race Sasamat 2 Route Map 3

Swim 300 Meters, Run 1.1 km

Mudskipper Swimrun race Sasamat 2 Route Map 4

Swim 1000 Meters, Run 6 km

Mudskipper Swimrun race Sasamat 2 Route Map 5

Swim 1000 Meters, Run 3 km

Below are the 10 km distance event route maps;

Mudskipper Swimrun Sasamat 2 10km route map 1

Swim 1000 Meters, Run 2.8 km

Mudskipper Swimrun Sasamat 2 10km route map 2

Swim 1000 Meters, Run 1.25 km

Mudskipper Swimrun Sasamat 2 10km route map 3

Swim 600 Meters, Run 3 km

Event Info Mudskipper Sasamat

Energy stations

There are no energy stations around the course, but there is food available at the finish area.

Cut-off times

There are NO cut-off times at this event. (I guess it's when the sun sets!).

Weather

Held in late September, the weather is mild but a little unpredictable. The water temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, according to race organiser Canaqua. Wetsuits are not compulsory. Sasamat Lake is one of the warmest lakes in the Metro Vancouver area, but in late September it can be cool!

There is always a chance of cold or wet weather, so you should take suitable clothing for every eventuality!

Summary of event info Mudskipper Sasamat 2

The Mudskipper Sasamat 2 swimrun event is the first Mudskipper event of the season, and a great intro!

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