It's the 27th anniversary of Canada's first triathlon!  We had another record year for participation in 2005 and are looking forward to a great 2006.  We hope you come back for another go at it and our brand new streamlined swim start and the uniqueness that is Smiths Falls. Look also for a new exciting finish line medal presentation - no waiting anymore for your well earned medal.

event highlights

• Medals to all finshers - at the finish line
• Personalized participant bib numbers
• OAT Sanctioned
• Clydesdale & Athena Categories in Tri & Du

brightroom hotography

We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Smiths Falls events.  Brightroom will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to www.brightroom.com several days after the event for your photo.

general information
All entrants are required to be familiar with the "General Information", and the "What's New" information sections.  There is  information in these sections that is not on this event information page, so please click and read the appropriate buttons on the left - even if you are familiar with the event.  It is a good idea to re-read event information the week before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

Smith Falls Tourist Information

event day schedule

events & distances

Sprint Triathlon & Relay  - 500M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Try A Tri - 200M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint Duathlon - 3Km Run / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run

pecco's wetsuit sales and rentals

The water may be cool on race day, so you may be interested in renting or buying a wetsuit.  PECCO's is offering both sales and rentals this year, so call them at 1-800-378-7747 and ask for Eric or Martin.  Click here to go to a rental and sizing page.

somersault's commitment to youth 
Somersault Promotions is dedicated to providing support to children and youth in sport and physical activity.  This includes youth organizations in Smiths Falls who want to participate.

rules & regulations
Click here to go to the Rules & Regulations site.  Remember it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the rules.

your first tri
Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for assistance. And you are eligible for a great first timers medal too - be sure to attend the awards ceremony!

relays
Triathlon Relays are a fun feature of The Classic.  It's a great way to ease into the season or go 'all out' at one discipline. Get a threesome (or a twosome) together for some fun and fitness!  This year there are 3 categories!   

participation categories

awards & prizes

Awards will be presented immediately following the event in the Harbour Room, Comfort Inn, 33 Centre St.

• Medals to all finishers at the finish line
• Merchandise to the top male and female overall 
• Medals to the top three in all categories 
• Lots of draw prizes but you have to be there 

Awards Not Picked Up on Race Day
Due to the administrative cost and time required to process post race requests for medals, we require that all place medals be picked up on race day.  If you want a medal after race day, you must mail a self addressed stamped envelope and $5 payable to Somersault Promotions.  Your medal will be mailed to you.

pecco's bike tech stop
PECCO's has been an awesome cycle sponsor for many years and we are honoured to have them back with us again. The boys will be on site for those last minute bike repairs.

try a tri
This is a special one for the beginners and healthy people who have always wanted to "Try a Tri". The more fit and competitive are encouraged to enter the regular Triathlon or Duathlon races. 

teen try a tri and sprint tri

Yes, the first wave of the Try A Tri will be teenagers 14 -15 years of age.  Come on out and tri one - bring your mountain bike if you don't have a road bike - its fun!

Juneiles and Juniors (16 - 19) are invited to participate in the Classic Sprint and will form the first wave in this event.

ChampionChip timing 
We use ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races.  This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on their ankle during the race.  This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to be timed.  No chip = no time. You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the Sportstats timing people at their tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before your race - earlier is better!  Races will not be held up waiting for those who forgot their bracelet. You must return your ChampionChip Bracelet to Sportstats immediately after you cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the cost if it is not returned - and it is expensive.

your results (Age is as of December 31, 2006)
Your personal results will be posted very soon after you finish the race.  Please check the results as soon as you can, to be sure they are accurate.  If  there are discrepancies, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Results will only adjusted after race day, if it is our error.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, or live with the results! Results will be posted at www.somersault.ca within 24 hours of the race.

food and refreshments - Comfort Inn, 33 Centre St.
There will be great post refreshments for all participants and volunteers following different differences. 

souvenir shirt
We have a classic shirt for everyone who enters by Monday June 12 - except 18 & unders who get a shirt if they pay an extra $10 above the entry fee.  For an extra $15 you can upgrade to a "Tech" shirt - Just check off the order box when entering.  Note that if you do not pick up your race kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir shirt.  Please do not request a shirt after the event if you missed it. 

entering online is recommended
We encourage you to enter online. That way you receive an immediate confirmation of payment. Avoid the hassle of writing a cheque and mailing or dropping off your form.  Remember it costs more after Monday June 12th and that you can only enter online up to Sunday June 18th - at www.somersault.ca.

early season entry fee discounts
As a courtesy to those of you who enter many Somersault events, who plan well ahead or who are just thrifty, we have a generous early season entry fee discount program.

Each early season event entry is allowed one event change, if the change. The request for an event change must be made by Monday June 12th. Here is the discount schedule.

early season discounts and deadlines

oat one day membership at race kit pick up
We are pleased to announce that this race is sanctioned by the Ontario Association of Triathletes (OAT).  Each participant, who is not an OAT member, is required to pay a $5 one day membership fee to OAT at Race Kit Pick Up   Should you wish to become an OAT member, please go to www.triathlonontario.com for more information and an application form.

entry fee schedule after discount deadline

entry fee conditions
There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation or event changes required by circumstances that are beyond our control, such as weather conditions. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only, up to Sunday, June 18th.  All entries received after Sunday June 18th, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location and must be paid in cash. Souvenir shirts are included with your entry only up to Monday June 12th - no exceptions. Participants 18 and under pay $10 extra for a shirt.

Entry Drop-Off Locations

• PECCO'S, 86 Murray Street, Ottawa
• new balance ottawa, College Square, Baseline Rd & Woodroffe Ave.
• Somersault Promotions, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa
• Town of Smiths Falls Recreation Department, Town Hall, Smiths Falls, ON

important deadlines

directions & parking
Smiths Falls is on Hwy. 43 between Ottawa and Kingston. Race Kit Pick is at the Comfort Inn (formerly the Mariner's Inn) at 33 Centre St. Smiths Falls.  Parking is located directly behind the hotel.  If you have already picked up your race kit, you may wish to park at Lower Reach Park, where the Race Kit Pick Up was located last year.

t-zone location and toilets
There is a 400 metre walk from the parking lot at the Mariner's Inn to the Transition Zone and Finish Line.  The T-Zone is between River St. and the Rideau River adjacent to Elm St. E. and Oak St.  Washrooms are located at the Comfort Inn and in the T-Zone.  There will be 6 portables located in the T-Zone for emergencies, but you may want to avoid the line ups and go at the hotel!

race kit pick up & late registration
Thursday June 22nd
PECCO'S, 86 Murray St., Ottawa
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday June 24th
Harbour Room, Comfort Inn, 33 Centre St.

Smiths Falls, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Race Day Pick Up
Sunday June 25th
Harbour Room, Comfort Inn, 33 Centre St.,

Smiths Falls, 7::00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

course descriptions
500 & 200metre Triathlon Swims - New Start Procedures
The swim is the traditional swim. It is an out and back triangle course starting in the Rideau River adjacent to the Mariners Inn just below the big Combination Lock.  The course is marked by large swim buoys and is supervised by qualified marshals. Swimmers swim out 100 or 250 metres make a sharp right turn and return to the swim exit at the Block House, on the shore opposite the Mariners Inn. Swimmers must wear the swim cap provided and may wear wetsuits if they chose. There is a 100 metre run from the river's edge to the Transition Zone.

 2.2 kilometre Duathlon Run
The run begins adjacent to the T-Zone on the recreational path beside the river.  Runners proceed towards Lower Reach Park and complete a loop around the park, returning to the Transition Zone.  The entrance to the T-Zone is at the same point that the swimmers enter.

20 kilometre Cycle Course
The cycle begins at the Transition Zone on River Rd. and exits turning left onto Jasper Ave and then onto Jasper Hwy.  It proceeds along Jasper Highway to the Town of Jasper, where it makes a 180 degree turn and the cyclists retrace their steps back to the T-Zone on River St.

5Km Run
Runners exit the T-Zone onto the recreational pathway and head along the river pathway to the Beckwith St. bridge. They pass under the Beckwith St. Bridge and continue along the Canal to Abbot St.  Runners turn right on Abbot and cross the canal bridge and then turn immediately right onto the recreational pathway again. The pathway leads runners across three pedestrian bridges onto Confederation Dr. They turn right on Confederation Dr. and continue on it until they turn right and cross the canal again just before the Beckwith St. Bridge.  They cross the canal and turn left back onto the recreational pathway and head under the Beckwith St. Bridge on the pathway. After passing under the bridge, the runners turn immediately right across the pedestrian bridge and right again up a sharp hill onto the Beckwith St. bridge.  They cross the bridge and continue on Beckwith St. to the corner of Chambers St.  They turn right on Chambers and follow Chambers to the corner of Elmsley St. where they turn right.  Runners follow Elmsley St. to Old Slys Rd. where they turn right.   They follow Old Slys Rd. across the canal and turn right into Lower Reach Park. They then follow the recreational pathway to the finish Line on River St.