Event Info
Mudskipper Sasamat

Updated September 2024

Full event info Mudskipper Sasamat. This is the first event in the Mudskipper calendar, in early May. It is appropriately called 'the Ice cracker', as the waters are quite cold, this early in the year! Sasamat Lake is in Belcarra Regional Park.

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

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

White Pine Beach. Image courtesy Vancouver's Best Places

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).

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 6.5 km,
and a longer 'sprint' distance of 13 km.

The 6.5 km race is one lap of the course, while the 13 km race is 2 laps of the course.

Over one lap, there is 2.3 km of swimming, divided over 2 sections, and 4.2 km of running, divided over 3 sections.

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.

Mudskipper Sasamat 6.5 km swimrun Route Map 1

Mudskipper Sasamat 1 route map

Mudskipper Sasamat 1 route map

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 early May, 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 it early May it is 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

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

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