Thanks to Olivia Gillespie for our Logo!

Welcome to the Sunshine Triathlon 2026!

This is a triathlon for all ages, and all levels of capability, including:

• Standard, Sprint, and Try-a-Tri (super-sprint) distances
• Aquathlon, Duathlon, and Aquabike for those interested in two disciplines
• Relay for teams with athletes covering all disciplines
• Mad Moto for those young and not so young just trying out the sport

Details:

• REGISTER HERE
• Date: Sunday, August 9
• Times:
  • Standard Events: 8:00 AM
  • Sprint Events: 8:05 AM
  • Try-a-Tri: 8:07 AM
  • Mad Moto: ~9:00 AM
• Transition Opens: 7:00 AM
• Kit Pickup:
  • Friday August 7 & Saturday August 8
  • Outfitters: 1091 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl, NL 709-747-4661
  • 10 AM – 5 PM
• Mandatory Athlete’s Online Meeting on Google Meets: Saturday, August 8, 7 PM (link will be provided via email).
• Athlete’s Guide

Also Included:

• Custom Poly Kit Bag
• Shirt (Deadline July 15 to Guarantee your size selection)
• Medal
• Reception and Awards, including snacks, at the Sunshine Park Chalet
• Sponsor Items in Kits
• More to Come!

Some Terms & Conditions

1. Headphones and Ear Buds not allowed.
2. No refunds, transfers, or deferments.
3. Age limitations will apply to certain distances and categories.

Standard Distance Events (Triathlon, Aquathlon, Aquabike, Duathlon, Relay)

• The Standard Distance Triathlon and Aquabike are World Qualifer events!
• Swim: 1,500m (2 loops) – Healey’s Pond
• Bike: 36km (4 loops) – Bennett’s Road, Thorburn Road, Tolt Road, Old Broad Cove Road
• Run: 9km (6 loops) – Sunshine Park Trails
• An Expression of Interest (available here from Triathlon Canada) must be filed prior to the event to be eligible for the World Qualifier spots.

Sprint Distance Events (Triathlon, Aquathlon, Aquabike, Duathlon, Relay)

• Swim: 750m (1 loop) – Healey’s Pond
• Bike: 18km (2 loops) – Bennett’s Road, Thorburn Road, Tolt Road, Old Broad Cove Road
• Run: 4.5km (3 loops) – Sunshine Park Trails

Try-a-Tri (Super-Sprint) Event:

• Swim: 300m (2 loops of 150m course) – Healey’s Pond
• Bike: 9km (1 loop) – Bennett’s Road, Thorburn Road, Tolt Road, Old Broad Cove Road
• Run: 3km (2 loops) – Sunshine Park Trails

Mad Moto Aquathlon Event:

• This event is designed as an introduction to outdoor triathlon for young people and those new to the sport
• The event is conducted in waves defined by age grouping, and limited to 12 athletes at a time to avoid crowding
• The swim and run are on closed courses to avoid safety concerns in dealing with vehicle traffic
• Transition for the the Mad Moto waves is on the beach at Sunshine Park
• Swim: 150m (1 loop of 150m course) – Healey’s Pond
• Run: 1.5km (1 loop) – Sunshine Camp Trails

Swim

Bike

Run

Transition