Canaqua Sports Mid-Summer Classic - Welland 2025

The Canaqua Sports Mid-Summer Classic is an annual open water swim event held at the Welland International Flatwater Centre. The 2025 race features multiple swim distances including 1K, 2.5K, 5K, and 10K, plus a unique 9.20K SwimRun Challenge combining swimming and running stages on flat trails adjacent to the canal.

This event provides a safe, high-quality racing experience in a premier location with a 2.5K swim loop in the Welland Recreational Canal, welcoming swimmers aged 12 and up. Participants can expect warm water temperatures in early August, typically between 20-22°C.

- Swim courses on a 2.5K loop in the Welland Recreational Canal, with a special 1K loop for the shortest swim
- SwimRun includes seven stages: 2.20K swimming and 7K running on flat trails
- Flat trail run surfaces adjacent to the canal
- Water temperature usually 20-22°C in early August
- Open water swimming environment

- Multiple swim distances: 1K, 2.5K, 5K, 10K open water swims
- Unique 9.20K SwimRun Challenge with combined swim and run stages
- Flat running trails next to the Welland Recreational Canal
- Open to swimmers aged 12 and up
- Premier swim location at Welland International Flatwater Centre