Qualifying Event:
Long Distance Triathlon
View the Triathlon Canada Qualifying Events page for full details.
Be part of history at Ontario’s oldest Triathlon – founded in 1984!
Highlights
- Enjoy Historic Kingston
- Ride toward scenic Gananoque
- Run alongside Lake Ontario through CFB Kingston
Includes
- Locally Sourced Custom Finisher’s Medal
- Race-Specific T-Shirt in a Casual Sport Cut
- Professionally timed by Sportstats
- Post Event Food, Draw Prizes, and Age-Group Awards
- Multi-Race Discounts, as well as U23 (10%) and U18 (20%) Discounts
Swim Course
Water temperatures tend to be in the 22-24C (68F to 74F) range, so wetsuits should be optional for this event.
Bike Course
The Long Course heads east and climbs out away from CFB Kingston. The Course then rolls consistently along its length to Gananoque and back. This is SHARED ROAD Course, so be sure to follow all safe riding practices
Short Course Triathlon and Duathlon follow the same scenic route out of Kingston and turns-around at the height of land.
Run Course
The course crosses over Rd 2 and then climbs up to Fort Henry and through quiet sections of CFB Kingston featuring several beautiful views of Lake Ontario
Registration Pricing
To view event-specific pricing, as well as which dates prices change, click HERE.
Why do I need to purchase a Triathlon Ontario Membership or One Day Fee during registration?
Triathlon Ontario supports the development of safe multisport in Ontario. All participants are required to purchase a One Day Fee for an additional $8.00 OR provide a valid Triathlon Ontario Membership Number. Please select one of the mandatory options during registration.
Why do I have to pay a processing fee with my registration?
Race Roster allows participants to select their desired event(s), enter personal information, and process payment. Log in to Race Roster to manage registration for your event(s), edit your email address, and set communication preferences. If you experience any errors or have questions about processing fees, please reach out to support@raceroster.com
Registration Dates & Deadlines
Register by Sunday, July 9th to receive a T-Shirt with the Event Logo, registrations received after Sunday, July 9th will receive a T-Shirt with our Series Logo.
Register by Sunday, July 23rd to receive a personalized bib with your name, registrations received after Sunday, July 23rd will receive a non-personalized race bib.
Any Transfers or deferrals MUST be completed prior to Sunday, July 23rd. See Registration Info HERE.
Registration closes on Thursday, July 27th at 9AM.
Communication
The Pre-Race Notice will be sent on Monday, July 25th. It will contain important info such as water temperature, parking details, retailers in attendance, and other tips for the event.
The Final Event Notice will be sent on Thursday, July 27th by 9PM. It will contain important info such as your Bib Number, Mass Start Times, Wave Start Times, and Individual Start Times.
The Post-Event Report will be published to the News Feed early in the week following the event. We will send notifications to all registered participants as well as include a social media post. A Post-Event Report will contain links to our photo galleries, results, and any other articles written about the event.
Start Details
To create a Safe, Fun and Fair event, during registration we will assign bibs by Age – (Youngest to Oldest). We use this to create Age Groups.
All Duathlon Events feature a Mass Start from the finish line. The Long Course Bike/Run Event will feature an Individual Start from your Bike Rack. All Long Course and Short Course Triathlon Events feature Wave Starts by Age Group – Youngest to Oldest.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, July 29th
Early Packet Pick Up for ALL Events
3:00PM-5:00PM
Kingston Constantine Arena (On CFB Kingston)
7 Navy Way
Kingston, Ontario
Sunday July 30th
Long Course Triathlon, Swim – Bike, and Bike-Run
6:00AM – Packet Pick-Up Opens
7:20AM – Pre-Race Meeting (In Transition)
7:45AM – Packet Pick-Up Closes
8:00AM – Long Course Triathlon Wave Starts
8:30AM – Long Course Bike Run Start (from Bike Racks in Transition)
11:30AM – Awards for Long Course Swim-Bike
1:00PM – Awards for Long Course Triathlon and Bike-Run
Short Course Triathlon and Duathlon
7:15AM – Packet Pick-Up Opens
8:45AM – Packet Pick-Up Closes
8:10AM – Pre-Race Meeting
8:50AM – Short Course Triathlon Wave Starts
9:00AM – Duathlon Group Starts from Finish Line
11:00AM – Awards for Short Course Swim Bike
11:15AM – Awards for Sprint Duathlon
11:30AM – Awards for Sprint Triathlon (Under 40 & Relays)
11: 45AM– Awards for Sprint Triathlon (40 and Over)
Volunteering
Click HERE sign-up to join us as an Event Volunteer. You can choose from a variety or roles and request the one(s) that interests you most. All Volunteers are provided with a High-Vis Event Shirt and Lunch afterward.
Venue Address
Kingston Constantine Arena
7 Navy Way
Kingston, Ontario
Parking
Please Park in Designated areas ONLY as we are on a Military Base
Accommodation Suggestions
The following featured accommodations are happy to serve MSC Triathlon Series participants.
Book early!
Welcome K-Town Triathlon athletes! Take advantage of our convenient location and enjoy the comfort of staying at St. Lawrence College residence and take advantage of the spacious campus grounds. We offer a variety of comfortable single, double and accessible rooms. Enjoy the beauty of Lake Ontario Park located across the street and take advantage of the bike paths for a morning run. Guestrooms include simple furnishings, private bathrooms, and a refrigerator. Each guest room is equipped with air conditioning, linens, and towels. Guests at St. Lawrence College can use the laundry facilities, ATM, vending machines, and hassle-free parking on-site.
Single, double and accessible rooms are available!
TO BOOK
Phone: (613) 544-5400 x 4999
Email: reservations@sl.on.ca
Online: https://reservations.sl.on.ca
Amenities On-Site
- Private full washrooms
- Individually controlled air conditioning and heat
- Parking included with room reservation
- Free WIFI and local calls
- Refrigerator in room
- 24-hour front desk service
- Laundry facilities
- Frequent local transit stops on-site
- Cafeteria on campus
- Public microwaves in lounges
- Two lounges equipped with cable television
Looking for the Kingston Kids Triathlon? Click on image below.