Nanaimo Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge

Nanaimo Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge

Powered by Canaqua Sports

Canaqua Sports is excited to be back in Nanaimo for our 2nd year, and we invite you to join us at the 2nd Annual Nanaimo Open Water Swim And Mudskipper SwimRun Nanaimo Presented by Canaqua Sports.

Date: August 9, 2026
LOCATION: Westwood Lake, 381 Westwood Road, Nanaimo, B.C.

FEATURED EVENTS

• The Nanaimo Open Water Swim includes distances of 1.0K, 3.0K, and 5.0 K.
• Mudskipper SwimRun - Nanaimo Come and join us for a one-lap or two-lap Mudskipper event. Featuring distances of 10.0K and 20.0K in and around Westwood Lake.

We at Canaqua Sports are very proud of our local events, and we truly believe that British Columbia will grow into one of our top markets for both Open Water Swimming and SwimRun.

Registration fees

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

Nanaimo 1.0K Open Water Swim

• $83.25 Early Bird Registration (Oct 16 – Dec 14)
• $94.07 (Dec 15 – Mar 31)
• $99.49 (Apr 1 – Aug 6)

Nanaimo 3.0 K Swim

• $83.25 Early Bird Registration (Oct 16 – Dec 14)
• $94.07 (Dec 15 – Mar 31)
• $99.49 (Apr 1 – Aug 6)

Nanaimo 5.0K Open Water Swim

• $94.07 Early Bird Registration (Oct 16 – Dec 14)
• $104.90 (Dec 15 – Mar 31)
• $115.72 (Apr 1 – Aug 6)

Mudskipper 10 K SwimRun Challenge Nanaimo

• $104.90 Pre-Registration (Oct 16 – Mar 17) - includes a Mudskipper Runners Hat
• $131.95 (Mar 18 – Aug 6)

Mudskipper 20 K SwimRun Challenge Nanaimo

• $114.80 Pre-Registration (Oct 16 – Mar 17) - includes a Mudskipper Runners Hat
• $147.00 (Mar 18 – Aug 6)

Race Info

• Location: Westwood Park - Nanaimo B.C
• Check-in: 8:00 - 8:45 AM
• Racing starts: 9:00 AM
• Facilities & Food: Washrooms will be available. Food will be provided.
• Water temperature: 15 to 18 degrees Celsius.
• Note: Wetsuits are optional.

Event schedule

• Sun, August 9, 2026 8:00 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in
• Sun, August 9, 2026 8:45 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing
• Sun, August 9, 2026 9:00 a.m. - Mudskipper SwimRun - Westwood
• Sun, August 9, 2026 9:30 a.m. - Nanaimo Open Water Swim