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
Please see note below about alternate run course for 2024.
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 2 loops of the course and the Olympic distance racers will complete 4 loops.
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, completing 2 loops and then back to the finish.
Alternate Run Course for 2024
Please note that there is construction on our regular run course. We have prepared an alternate run course for 2024. The new run course is a 2.5 km loop.
Runners will start their run from transition (5km race starts from the road adjacent to the finish line banner). Runners will then be directed south onto Kirkman Court, and then turn east onto the waterfront trail. Runners will proceed along the waterfront trail until a turnaround just beyond Dunbar Avenue. Runners will return west on the waterfront trail back towards the transition/finish area. Depending on the event, 1, 2 or 4 loops accounting for 2.5 km, 5km and 10km respectively will be completed before continuing to the finish line.
Note- there is a very sharp turn at the bottom of Kirkman Court where the run turns left (east) onto the waterfront trail. There will be a marshal there to ensure there is no traffic, but you MUST slow down at this corner for your own safety.
The run is adjacent to the bike course (separated by a curb). A section of the run loop is bi-directional so runners are to keep to the right, and not obstruct either oncoming or faster runners coming from behind.
A Strava segment for the 5 km run is available here.
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.
Prize money is back! We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer prize money for overall top finishers in the Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, and Sprint Duathlon. Special gift cards will be presented to the overall finishers of the Try-a-Tri and 5K Run.
Olympic Triathlon payout: Male and Female – 1st place $500, 2nd place $300, 3rd place $200
Sprint Triathlon payout: Male and Female – 1st place $200, 2nd place $100, 3rd place $50
Sprint Duathlon payout: Male and Female – 1st place $200, 2nd place $100, 3rd place $50
Try-a-Tri payout: Male and Female – 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place – sponsor gift cards
5K run payout: Male and Female – 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place – sponsor gift cards
The Cornwall Triathlon will continue to offer a special prize to athletes who finish top-3 in their age group. Age divisions are based on 10-year biological groupings (e.g. 30-39, 40-49, etc.).
Event Bonuses
Swag
Each athlete receives swim cap and a bike bottle at the finish line. Medals($) 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
There is no triathlon parking at St. Lawrence College this year because of construction. Please see the map below and read the accompanying notes for this year’s parking; keeping in mind P4 is the preferred location to park for ease of access and egress – and can be accessed via Danis Avenue.
Please plan your parking and arrival accordingly. There is ample parking available considering street parking on Carleton Street, Belmont Street, St. Felix Street, Danis Avenue, Levebvre Avenue and the 5 parking lots we have been granted access to.
P1 = Personal Touch Physiotherapy (corner of St. Felix and Montreal Road).
P2 = Quest PTS at 1020 Montreal Road
P3 = Seaway Family Dental at 1080 Montreal Road
P4 = Massive Field Parking supervised by Rotary Club of Cornwall; access at 1150 Montreal Road and through side access on Danis Avenue at Easton Avenue.
P5 = Limited on site parking at L’Heritage School, 1111 Montreal Road.
Note – Montreal Road will be closed from 7 AM until approximately 12:30 PM. Limited access to parking lots via Montreal Road will be open until approximately 8 AM via Belmont Street, St. Felix Street and Danis Avenue. If you park in P2, P3, or P5 – you will not be able to leave until the road re-opens after the triathlon. P1 and P4 have side-street access.
Contingency Plan
The Cornwall Triathlon has developed a contingency plan for weather delays, swim cancellations, bike course modifications and unforeseen circumstances. 