Adult Race Day is Sunday, August 25, 2024. The adult race venue is L’Heritage Secondary School; 1111 Montreal Road, Cornwall, Ontario.
The Cornwall Triathlon offers a unique experience that sets it apart from other triathlons in the area. Partnering with the City of Cornwall the Cornwall Triathlon features traffic free courses in the city core. The Adult events are held on Sunday and include 5km run, Try-A-Tri, Sprint and Olympic Triathlon distances and a Sprint Duathlon. We welcome everyone, young and old, to take part in our wonderful event either as an athlete, volunteer or spectating!
Race Distances
Triathlon
| Distance | Swim | Bike | Run | Min. Age |
| Olympic Triathlon | 1500 m | 40 km | 10 km | 18 |
| Sprint Triathlon | 750 m | 20 km | 5 km | 16 |
| Try-a-Tri | 200 m | 10 km | 2.5 km | 14 |
Duathlon
| Distance | Run 1 | Bike | Run 2 | Min. Age |
| Sprint Duathlon | 2.5 km | 20 km | 5 km | 16 |
Running
| Distance | Min. Age |
| 5 km run – the run is a flat and fast out-and-back. | 12 |
Course Maps and Descriptions
Swim
The swim is in the St. Lawrence River 150m from transition.
The Try-a-Tri is a single 200m loop (approximately 100m out and back). The Sprint is a single 750m loop (approximately 375m out and back). The Olympic is two 750m loops for a total of 1500m. Swimmers shall start in the water (treading water); there are some shallow areas where you may stand if need be. Swimmers shall swim to the left of all buoys (i.e., buoys on the right hand side).
The swim course is aided by Cornwall Fire water rescue, kayaks, canoes and lifeguards. Exit from the swim course is onto a rubber mat shore line then a short incline to the run into transition.
The water temperature of the river is typically 21-22 degrees Celsius (70-72 degrees Fahrenheit) and allows for the use of wetsuits in all events.
Bike
The bike course is on closed city streets within the downtown core of the City of Cornwall, along the St. Lawrence River.
The course is slightly rolling but technical. The bike course is 10km in length. The course heads east out of transition to a turn around near Boundary Road. Heading west the course enters into the Nav Canada Training Institute up and down the main driveway. Once back on Montreal Road, continue to head west to a left turn on Marlborough St. This slight downhill is the fastest part of the course and winds through Cornwall’s historical Cotton Mill district returning to Montreal Road for the eastward ride back to the transition area. The Try-A-Tri race completes 1 loop, the Sprint Tri and Du complete 2 loops and the Olympic distance competitors will complete 4 loops. Note: There is a 300m section of the course just east of the transition that narrows to allow vehicle access to the Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge facility. For safety, this is a no-passing zone.
Strava Segment for a single loop.
Please be aware that the road is closed to traffic during the race. The roads may be busy during all other times and not ideal for training on.
Run
The run is held on the beautiful recreational path along the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
The run course is slightly rolling. The first Sprint Duathlon run will head west along the bike course on an out-and-back route. The first Sprint Duathlon run will enter transition in the same manner as the bike-in.
After the bike portion has been completed all runs head east along the recreational path. The Try-A-Tri race completes 1 loop of a 2.5km course, The Sprint Tri/Du complete 1 loop of the 5km course and the Olympic distance racers will complete 1 loop of the 10km course.
The 5K Race starts on the road adjacent to the finish arch, and then merges onto the recreation path, where it follows the same course as the sprint tri and sprint duathlon, turning at 2.5km and then back along the path to the finish.
Event Schedule
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Transition Opens | L’Heritage Secondary School | 7:00 AM |
| Race Day Registration | School | 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM |
| Race Day Packet Pick up | School | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Body Marking and Timing Chip pick up | School | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
| 5 km Race Start | On the Roadway, adjacent to the arch, facing East | 8:30 AM |
| Sprint Duathlon Start | On the Roadway, adjacent to the arch, facing West | 8:30 AM |
| Olympic Triathlon Start, Men | At the water, south of transition | 8:30 AM |
| Olympic Triathlon Start, Women | At the water, south of transition | 8:35 AM |
| Sprint Triathlon Start, Men | At the water, south of transition | 9:45 AM |
| Sprint Triathlon Start, Women and Teams | At the water, south of transition | 9:50 AM |
| Try-a-Tri Start, All competitors | At the water, south of transition | 10:30 AM |
| Awards Ceremony | Adjacent to finish line | 12:00 PM |
Prizes
Finisher medals will be available to purchase during registration. A limited number may be available for purchase following the event.
The Cornwall Triathlon has traditionally offered prize money for the top finishers of each event. In an effort to minimize overall cost to all participants, prize money will not be offered this year. The top-3 overall finishers (male and female) of each event shall be recognized in a unique manner this year.
The Cornwall Triathlon will continue to offer a special prize to athletes who finish top-3 in their age group. Age divisions are based on 10-year biological groupings (e.g. 30-39, 40-49, etc.).
Event Bonuses
Swag
Each athlete receives swim cap and a bike bottle at the finish line. Medals($) and Race T-Shirts($) will be available to purchase.
Transition
Our transition is divided by event and racked by number. We only put 6 bikes per 10 foot race, lots of space. Transition flow is fair and equal to every participant.
Race Photos
Photos are free. Volunteer photographers will be on site. The race photos will be uploaded to our photo gallery after the event. We have multiple volunteer photographers on course taking photos available for download post-event.
Food/Aid Stations
The run course will feature water, gels, gummy bears and Gatorade. The post-race athletes village will include a plethora of Juices, Chocolate Milk, Awesome Salads and Fruit. 50+ Pizzas will be delivered the morning of the event.
Bike Repair
Total Cyclery and Sports will be onsite in transition for all your pre-race repair needs. A roaming bike support volunteer is available to make repairs and fix flats on course.
Post-Race Services
The following will be available free of charge after you complete your race: Physiotherapy , Massage Therapy and Active Release Technique.
Parking
Ample free parking is available at St. Lawrence College just 300 meters West of L’Heritage High School race site. Parking in the east lots at St. Lawrence College provide you access to the pedestrian bridge to the race site.
Montreal Road will be closed Race Morning. Access St. Lawrence College via Belmont as Montreal Road will be closed early on Sunday morning.
Parking is Not Available in the St. Lawrence College North Lot. The North Lot is reserved for the Weekly Farmers Market.
Contingency Plan
The Cornwall Triathlon has developed a contingency plan for weather delays, swim cancellations, bike course modifications and unforeseen circumstances. 