Canaqua Sports Mid-Summer Classic - Welland

Canaqua Sports Mid-Summer Classic - Welland

Come one come all to the 4th annual CANAQUA SPORTS MID-SUMMER CLASSIC on August 2, 2026. This year features a NEW LOCATION at the Welland Canal Boathouse. The Welland International Flatwater Centre is the perfect venue for our Signature race of the season.

This event features open-water swim distances of 2.0K, 4K, and 10K in the beautiful waters of the Welland Recreational Canal.

Midsummer Open Water Swim

Come and join us in the beautiful Welland Recreational Canal and pick your distance. Choose from our 2.0K, 4K and 10K distances.

• Course: The course will be a 2.0 km loop. All swimmers will do 1, 2, or 5 loops depending on their chosen distance.
• The Mid-Summer Open Water Swim is open to swimmers of all ages 12 and up.

WATCH FOR MORE EVENTS TO BE ADDED
A new location brings new possibilities. We are currently looking at new events to add to this event, A swimrun, Relay events, and more. Watch for details to follow.

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees.

• 1 x 2.0k lap: $89.39 (Pre-Registration Nov 10 – Dec 15), $100.28 (Early Bird Pricing Dec 16 – Mar 30), $105.72 (Mar 31 – May 30)
• 2 x 2.0k laps (4k swim): $100.28 (Pre-Registration Nov 10 – Dec 15), $111.18 (Early Bird Pricing Dec 16 – Mar 30), $122.07 (Mar 31 – May 30)
• 5 x 2.0k laps (10k swim): $100.28 (Pre-Registration Nov 10 – Dec 15), $111.18 (Early Bird Pricing Dec 16 – Mar 30), $122.07 (Mar 31 – May 30)

Midsummer SwimRun Classic

For the 2026 season we have changed the location of the Midsummer Classic, and with the change we are changing some of the events, and adding others.

Race Info

• Location: 16 Townline Tunnel Rd, Welland, ON L3C 2T4 (Welland Recreational Waterway)
• Check-in: Welland International Flatwater Center
• All races finish at the Welland International Flatwater Centre on Townline Tunnel Rd, Welland.

Facilities & Food

• Washrooms will be available
• Food will be provided

Race Details

• Swim caps will be provided for each swimmer and MUST BE WORN for identification purposes during the race.
• A number will be inked on upper back/shoulder of each swimmer.
• Water temperature at this time of year ranges between 68 – 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
• The race is an in-water start and finish.
• A time limit will be strictly enforced (2.5k- 1.5 hours, 5k- 2.5 hours, 10K- 4.5hours).
• Swimmers should not undertake this swim unless they are physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate safely.
• There will not be a "rain date" and a delay (or cancellation) would only occur in the event of lightning.

Event schedule

• Sun, August 2, 2026
• 6:45 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in
• 8:00 a.m. - Mandatory Meeting
• 8:30 a.m. - Midsummer SwimRun Classic Start Time
• 8:45 a.m. - 10k race begins
• 9:00 a.m. - 2.0k and 4.00 K races begins