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Riding Mountain Triathlon/Duathlon

August 19, 2023

Riding Mountain Triathlon is the premier destination multi-sport event on the prairies. Located in beautiful Riding Mountain National Park, where out of the never-ending wheat fields emerges one of Canada’s best-kept secrets.

The multi-sport weekend is designed for all levels of competitors with
Olympic, Sprint and Super Sprint distance races.

Sprint Triathlon

750m Swim / 20k Bike / 5k Run

Olympic Triathlon

1.5k Swim / 40k Bike / 10k Run

Sprint Duathlon

2.5k Run / 20k Bike / 5k Run

SUPER Sprint

300M Swim / 10k Bike / 2.5k Run
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"It made me smile when I crossed the line because I just love this race so much," Malenchak said.

The “Clear Lake Crew” has made quite the impression on the racers with their enthusiastic support.

"We had more people come to us and just tell us what a great time they had," he said. "It was far more than usual. A lot of times it’s comparing it to different races, but this time there was a level of sincerity and a true appreciation of the day and how it all came together … It was literally perfect triathlon weather."

Riding Mountain Kids of Steel Triathlon

August 20, 2023

Riding Mountain Kids of Steel Triathlon is the premier destination multi-sport event on the prairies. Located in beautiful Riding Mountain National Park, where out of the never-ending wheat fields emerges one of Canada’s best-kept secrets.

The multi-sport weekend is designed to introduce kids to the exciting sport of triathlon. Kids having a great experience at races will develop the "love of the sport" and continue it into the future.

5 and Under Tykes and Trikes

25M SWIM / 50M BIKE / 25M RUN

6-7 years old

50M SWIM / 1.5 KM BIKE / 500M RUN

8-9 years old

100M SWIM / 5 KM BIKE / 1KM RUN

10-11 years old

200M SWIM / 5KM BIKE / 2KM RUN
(12-13 years old SHORT)

12-13 years old LONG

300m swim / 10km bike / 3km run
(Or 14-15 years old SHORT)

14-15 years old SHORT

300m swim / 10km bike / 3km run

*12-15 year old SUPER Sprint- “Race the adults”

300M SWIM / 10K BIKE / 2.5K RUN

*August 13 2022*

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AMAZING SCENERY

The most scenic triathlon in Manitoba begins with a gorgeous transition zone.

Getting Started

Race Registration
  1. ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY
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  3. Fill in all information required and complete your payment online. You will receive a confirmation email once registration is complete.
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Race Description

SWIM ROUTE - The swim starts at the east end of the main beach area. Swimmers will proceed clockwise along a 750 m arrowhead shaped course. The Olympic distance athletes complete a two-lap route while the Sprint distance athletes complete one lap.

BIKE ROUTE -  A short cycle along Columbine Street takes athletes to the No. 10 Highway where a left-hand turn, marshalled by volunteers and the local RCMP, directs athletes north on an out and back course. Considered one of the most scenic rides on the prairies, the cycling course cuts through the RMNP’s boreal forest.

RUN ROUTE - - The run, heads out following the bike course for the first 400m then turns for the first climb into the cottages down Ta-wa-Pit then winds its way to the trails leading to down to the lakeshore path, providing a vast view of Clear Lake and its north shore. The Sprint distance runners make the turnaround at Deep Bay and head back to the finish line. Olympic distance runners continue along the closed road for another 2 km to the golf course road.

Volunteer Support

The backbone of any event is its volunteers. The Windburn Multi-Sport Academy Event Crew and the Clear Lake Community has made quite the impression on the racers with their enthusiastic support, and we would love to have you join us.

It takes a small army of dedicated volunteers to successfully mount this race, so we are always in need of new and additional people to help. If you are interested, please contact Dave Lipchen at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Would you like to Partner / Sponsor this Race?

When you can get exposure like this, it’s a no-brainer. Riding Mountain Triathlon brings a diversity of people from multiple backgrounds together in a single event. This is your opportunity to shine and develop the relationships to build and expand your business.

If you would like to be part of this event, please contact Dave Lipchen at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dave will meet you in person and help develop a mutually beneficial strategy to promote your business at this event.

Riding Mountain Triathlon
Course Maps

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All maps will be posted at transition. In accordance with our green initiative if you wish maps please print them at home.
  • Swim

    The swim starts at the east end of the main beach area. Swimmers will proceed clockwise along a 750 m arrowhead-shaped course. Swimmers will pass the anchored sailboats as they exit the bay into the open water of the lake.

    Lifeguards in boats as well as kayakers monitor the swimmers as they make their way around the course. Cheers from the enthusiastic crowd lining the beach carries across the water and encourages the athletes along the way.

    The Olympic athletes complete a two-lap route, while the Sprint athletes complete one lap. Upon completion of the swim, athletes exit the water and run up the stone stairs past the cheering crowd and swim split timers, into the scenic transition zone.

  • Transition

  • Bike

    Once exiting the transition zone, riders mount their bikes. A short cycle along Columbine Street takes athletes to the No. 10 Highway, where a left-hand turn, marshalled by volunteers and the local RCMP, directs the athletes north on an out and back course.

    Considered one of the most scenic rides on the prairies, the cycling course cuts through the RMNP’s boreal forest. Riders are in awe of the mosaic of mountain and prairie landscapes, which is enhanced by frequent sightings of deer, moose, bears and the occasional lynx or wolf.

    Both the Olympic and Sprint participants pass the famous Clear Lake Golf Course and embark on the first climb of the day. Once Sprint athletes reach 10 km, they turn around and head back to the town site.

    The Olympic athletes continue on and are treated to a beautiful ride, capped by a panoramic view of Clear Lake just before they embark on a gentle 5 km climb to the turnaround. Upon return to the town site, riders prepare for their second transition as they glide past the enthusiastic spectators along Columbine Street.

  • Bike - Profile

  • Run - Triathlon

    Runners will exit the transition zone and head up Columbine and left on Ta-wa-pit for the first hill climb. For the next 2 km runners will pass by the seasonal residence cottagers cheering, keeping the focus off the hard bike and inspiring them on.

    Please see the Duathlon Run Course map for the two run routes.

    The Sprint runners make the turnaround at Deep Bay and head back to the finish line via Wasagaming Drive to the Lakeshore path. Olympic runners continue along the closed road for another 2 km towards the golf course before their turnaround. Shortly after the sprint turnaround runners head down to the Lakeshore path and are met by the view of the lake and some welcome shade to keep the engine cool.

    With 1 km to go the trail climbs up and a vast view of Clear Lake and the sounds of the transition zone can be heard enticing them to speed up for the last push to the line. As the runners approach the end of this lakeshore path, they run into the finishing shoot inside the transition zone to the finish line where all the fun began a short time ago.

  • Run - Duathlon 2.5Km

    Runners will exit the transition zone and head up Columbine and left on Ta-wa-pit for the first hill climb. For the next 2 km runners will pass by the seasonal residence cottagers cheering, keeping the focus off the hard bike and inspiring them on.

    Please see the Duathlon Run Course map for the two run routes.

    The Sprint runners make the turnaround at Deep Bay and head back to the finish line via Wasagaming Drive to the Lakeshore path. Olympic runners continue along the closed road for another 2 km towards the golf course before their turnaround. Shortly after the sprint turnaround runners head down to the Lakeshore path and are met by the view of the lake and some welcome shade to keep the engine cool.

    With 1 km to go the trail climbs up and a vast view of Clear Lake and the sounds of the transition zone can be heard enticing them to speed up for the last push to the line. As the runners approach the end of this lakeshore path, they run into the finishing shoot inside the transition zone to the finish line where all the fun began a short time ago.

  • Run - Duathlon Sprint Olympic

    Runners will exit the transition zone and head up Columbine and left on Ta-wa-pit for the first hill climb. For the next 2 km runners will pass by the seasonal residence cottagers cheering, keeping the focus off the hard bike and inspiring them on.

    Please see the Duathlon Run Course map for the two run routes.

    The Sprint runners make the turnaround at Deep Bay and head back to the finish line via Wasagaming Drive to the Lakeshore path. Olympic runners continue along the closed road for another 2 km towards the golf course before their turnaround. Shortly after the sprint turnaround runners head down to the Lakeshore path and are met by the view of the lake and some welcome shade to keep the engine cool.

    With 1 km to go the trail climbs up and a vast view of Clear Lake and the sounds of the transition zone can be heard enticing them to speed up for the last push to the line. As the runners approach the end of this lakeshore path, they run into the finishing shoot inside the transition zone to the finish line where all the fun began a short time ago.

  • Parking

Spectators

Will cheer you on as you start the short ride up Columbine Street to the highway, for the out and back course.