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Welland Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge

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Welland, Ontario, Canada

calendar_today 14 Jun, 2026

About the Event

Kick off your open water season at the Welland Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge on Saturday, 14th June 2026. Now in its 8th season, this established event at the scenic Welland Canal Boathouse offers a welcoming and fast venue for swimmers and SwimRun athletes alike. Choose your challenge: tackle a standalone 1K, 3K, or 5K open water swim, or take on a dynamic SwimRun event, alternating between swimming in the calm canal and running on its adjacent flat, fast trails. Organized by Canaqua Sports, it's the perfect early-season test for beginners looking for their first open water experience and for seasoned veterans aiming to shake off the winter rust. Dive into a 2026 swimming event in Ontario known for its great organization, friendly atmosphere, and ideal conditions to start your summer of multisport adventure.

Races Offered

10K Swimrun

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Water sports

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09:00

7.5K Swimrun

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 7.5K

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Type — Water sports

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09:00

5K Open Water Swim

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Water sports

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09:30

1K Open Water Swim

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Water sports

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09:45

3K Open Water Swim

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 3K

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Type — Water sports

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09:45

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Welland.

thermostat Temperature

15.2° / 25.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.2° / 24.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 37m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:38

nightlight Sunset

20:56

About Welland

Learn more about the host city, Welland.

Welland is a city of 56,000 people (2021) in the Niagara Region of Ontario Canada. The city is centred on the Old Welland Canal which splits the city into a Northwestern section and a Southeastern section. The Eastern section is primarily older, having been the original settlement for the diggers of the Welland Canal. As the town grew it expanded Northwest and is now almost completely urbanized in this area.