Event Info
Mudskipper Welland 2

Updated December 2024

Full event info Mudskipper Welland 2, in Ontario, Canada. Welland is in the middle of Niagara country, close to Niagara Falls and of course the border with the USA.

This event is held in and along the Welland canal, making it a flat and fast race well-suited to first-time swimrunners. Race organisers Canaqua Sports have added an additional Welland event near the end of the season, at the International Flatwater Center.

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Event Info Mudskipper Welland 2

Event banner for the Mudskipper Welland swimrun event at Welland, Ontario

Location

16 Townline Tunell Road, Welland, ON L3C 2T4 (Welland Recreational Waterway)

Check-in: At the Welland International Flatwater Centre (WIFC) in Welland (corner of Townline Tunnel Rd. and Colborne Street).

Welland 2 swimrunners getting ready, standing in the canal waters

Mudskipper Welland 2, courtesy Canaqua Sports

How to get there

Depending on where you are coming from, you have several options;

By air. There are several airports nearby. The nearest international airport is actually over the border in America - Niagara Falls International, just 40 km away. Next is Buffalo Niagara, also in the USA, at 48 km.
The closest Canadian international airport is John C Munroe International, Hamilton, 70 km away.
And of course there is Toronto, 135 km distant, with TWO international airports - Billy Bishop and Pearson.
The closest regional airports are Niagara Central and Niagara District airports.

From all of the airports you can either hire a car or get a taxi.

By train, there is the Toronto GO system and the Rail Canada's VIA.

By car, Welland has direct access to Highway 406.

Where to stay

The nearest hotel to the Welland International Flatwater Center is the Best Western Plus Rose City Suites, at 300 Prince Charles Drive South. Phone 800 568 8520.

A close alternative is the Rose Villa Motel at 160 Riverside Drive. Phone 905 734 4586

There are plenty of other options in and around town, available on Booking.com and AirBnB, although other accommodation search engines are available.

Race distances

There is ONE race distance, 11.7 km:

This flat and fast swimrun features 3.8K of swimming and 7.9K of running in and around the Welland International Flatwater Centre. We can promise one thing. It is harder than it looks.

Race routes

The race has the same Start and Finish areas. There are restrooms, changing rooms and showers. All the swim sections are in the canal, and the run sections are on trails next to the canal.

Swim 650 metres, run 1.95 km

1 km swim, run 3 km

swim 650 meters, run 1.3 km, swim 450 meters

Event Info Mudskipper Welland 2

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 September, the weather is mild but a little unpredictable. The water temperature is around 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit, according to race organiser Canaqua. Wetsuits are not compulsory, but probably a good idea!.

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

Summary of event info Mudskipper Welland 2

The Mudskipper Welland 2 swimrun event is a flat and fast course, without any significant climbing or scrambling. This makes it great for newcomers, and also for experienced swimrunners looking for a fast race!

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