Saturday June 21st & Sunday June 22nd
Ontario’s Best Swim Venue
Hosted at the Welland International Flatwater Centre (WIFC) and featuring Ontario’s Best Swim Venue, the Rose City (Welland) Triathlon is part of the nearly Forty (40) Year history of Triathlon events in Welland.
Rose City features a FULLY CLOSED Bike Course for ALL Events.
Highlights
- Elevated Transition Area that overlooks the Swim Course
- Parking is available right next to the Venue.
- Registration, Food, Awards, and Finish Line all close by each other
- Great view opportunities for spectators
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
Think about swimming in a giant pool! 100m Wide and over 1km long and that’s what it feels like! There are already existing buoy lines to keep you swimming straight, so you can just keep your head down and SWIM!
Our Small Wave Starts make for a stress-free start to your day.
Water temperatures tend to be in the 20-23C (68F to 74F) range, so wetsuits should be optional for this event.
Bike Course
The Olympic, Sprint, and Give-It-A-Tri will use the roads right around the WIFC and feature FULLY CLOSED courses. The course is Fast and Flat with wide turnarounds at each end. This is also a favourite with spectators as they are always close to the action!
Run Course
This is also by far our most spectator-friendly run course as it stays on the pathways around the WIFC. The Olympic passes by the Grandstands twice each loop and the Sprint and Give-It-A-Tri feature great viewing opportunities around the Lap & Finish area.
Olympic Maps
Olympic Triathlon
1.5km Swim – 40km Bike – 10km Run
International Distance Duathlon
10km Run – 40km Bike – 5km Run
Sprint Maps
Triathlon
750m Swim – 20km Bike – 5km Run
Duathlon
5km Run – 20km Bike – 2.5km Run
Give it a Tri Maps
400m Swim – 10km Bike – 2.5km Run
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 $9.00-$12.00 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, June 1st to receive a T-Shirt with the Event Logo, registrations received after Sunday, June 1st will receive a T-Shirt with our Series Logo.
Any Transfers MUST be initiated and completed by 11:59PM on Wednesday, June 11th. You may transfer your event HERE using Race Roster. For more information about transfer options, see Registration Info HERE.
Register by Sunday, June 15th to receive a personalized bib with your name. Registrations received after Sunday, June 15th will receive a non-personalized race bib.
Registration closes on Wednesday, June 18th at 1PM. We will be offering a limited number of spots for Race Day Registration(s). Please arrive at least ninety (90) minutes prior to your desired event with a data enabled cell phone.
Communications
The Pre-Event Notice will be sent on Wednesday, June 11th by 9PM. It will contain important info such as Course Details, Final Event Schedule, Retailers in Attendance, and other tips for the event.
The Final Event Notice will be sent on Thursday, June 19th by 9PM. It will contain important information such as your Bib Number, Wave Start Time, Water Temperature, and Parking Suggestions.
The Post-Event Report will be published in the News Feed in the middle of 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 for the Olympic and Sprint Triathlon Events we ask for your Projected Finishing Time.
We use these times to create our Start Waves – Fastest to Slowest. If your Projected Finishing Time was not requested for your event, we will assign bibs by Age – Youngest to Oldest.
The Sprint Duathlon will feature Small Wave Starts from the Finish Line.
The International Distance Duathlon will feature a Group Start from the Finish Line.
All Triathlon and Swim Bike Events will feature Smaller Wave Starts of approx. 40-50 participants from the Dock.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 21st
Olympic Triathlon and International Distance Duathlon
6:15AM – Packet Pick-Up Opens
7:15AM – Pre-Race Meeting (In Transition)
7:45AM – Packet Pick-Up Closes
7:55AM – International Distance Duathlon Start
8:00AM – Olympic Triathlon Wave Starts
11:00AM – Awards for Olympic Swim-Bike
12:00PM – Awards for Olympic Triathlon and International Distance Duathlon
Sunday June 22nd
Sprint Triathlon and Sprint Duathlon
6:00AM – Packet Pick-Up Opens
7:45AM – Packet Pick-Up Closes
7:25AM – Pre-Race Meeting (in Transition)
8:00AM – Sprint Duathlon Wave Starts Begin from the Finish Line
8:00AM – Sprint Triathlon Wave Starts Begin from The Dock
10:15AM – Awards for Sprint Swim Bike
10:30AM – Awards for Sprint Duathlon
11:00AM – Awards for Sprint Triathlon
Give-It-A-Tri
9:30AM – Packet Pick-Up Opens
10:30AM – Pre-Race Meeting (In Transition)
10:45AM – Packet Pick-Up Closes
11:00AM – Give-It-A-Tri Wave Starts Begin from The Dock
12:30PM – Awards
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.
Parking
*VERY IMPORTANT – you will need to enter the parking lot from Shaw St off of Prince Charles Dr.
Getting There
Welland International Flatwater Centre
16 Townline Tunnel Road,
Welland, ON
- QEW/403 to Hamilton
- QEW East Hamilton / Niagara
- Exit 406 South to Welland
- At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto E Main St/Niagara Regional Rd 27
- Turn left onto Prince Charles Dr
- Turn left onto Shaw St
- Turn right into the parking area (see parking map)
Venue Information
Welland International Flatwater Centre
View Map
Accommodations
300 Prince Charles Drive Welland, ON L3C 7B3
Google Map – Best Western Rose City Suites
- 1 (800) 387-8186
- 905-732-0922
Location can’t be better, just 2km from the venue!
Enjoy a spacious suite that has a bedroom, separate living room and kitchenette which includes a mini fridge, microwave and range top stove. Complimentary parking, wifi, and breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 6:30am.