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Mudskipper Collingwood

The swimrun event is not scheduled for 2026, only the open water swim.

Full event info Mudskipper Collingwood, in Ontario, Canada. This is in Collingwood harbour, at the southern point of Georgian Bay. A major landmark here is the Collingwood Terminals Limited grain elevator, closed in 1933 but still standing.

Collingwood is situated northwest of Toronto, providing a scenic backdrop with the Blue Mountains to the north and vast expanses of natural beauty surrounding it. The town is known for its proximity to recreational activities, both on the bay and in the surrounding highlands, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and water sports.

Collingwood serves as a gateway to the Blue Mountain Resort and is part of the Georgian Triangle area, making it a popular destination for tourists year-round.

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Event Info Mudskipper Collingwood

Courtesy Canaqua Sports

Location

Georgian Trail, 3 Birch Street, Collingwood.

How to get there

Depending on where you are coming from, you have several options;

Collingwood is roughly a two-hour drive north of the Greater Toronto Area and east of the city of Barrie, on Nottawasaga Bay. From Toronto, the town can be reached via Highway 400 or Airport Road. Collingwood is most easily reached by car, although bus service is available from Barrie via the Simcoe County LINX service, with a stopover in Wasaga Beach.
The nearest international airport is Toronto (Billy Birch or Pearson). From there you have about a 2 hour drive North.
Bus. Greyhound buses go to Collingwood. However, journey times may be longer due to transfers. Summerbound tour operator has a shuttle service between the Toronto International Airport (Pearson) or Toronto and Collingwood.

Collingwood Terminals Grain elevator on a sunny day in winter with snow in the foreground.

Collingwood Terminals Limited in Winter!

Where to stay

The nearest hotel to the start area is probably the Somewhere Inn, followed by the Milestone Motel, the Luxury Inn and the Comfort Inn and Suites. All are downtown and close to other amenities like restaurants and bars.

There are plenty of other options in and around town, available on Booking.com and AirBnB, although other accommodation search engines are available.

Race distances

There is just one swimrun race distance, around 10 to 12 km in total, depending on the exact route chosen by the organisers.

Race route

The race route maps are shown below. The start and finish area is adjacent to the Canaqua Sports tent in the park area next to Birch Street. Washrooms and changing facilities are available.

Mudskipper Collingwood swimrun race map 1

Stages 1 and 2; 1K Swim; 1.5K run

Mudskipper Collingwood swimrun race map 2

Stages 3 and 4; Swim 1K; Run 5.17K

Mudskipper Collingwood swimrun race map 3

Stage 5; Swim - 1K

Event Info Mudskipper Collingwood

Energy stations

There are no energy stations around the course, but there is food available at the finish area.

Cut-off times

There are NO cut-off times at this event. (I guess it's when the sun sets!).

Weather

Held in early July, the weather is mild but a little unpredictable. The water temperature is around 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit, according to race organiser Canaqua. Wetsuits are not compulsory, but probably a good idea!.

There is always a chance of cold or wet weather, so you should take suitable clothing for every eventuality!

Summary of event info Mudskipper Collingwood

The Mudskipper Collingwood swimrun event is a flat and fast course, without any significant climbing or scrambling. This makes it great for newcomers, and also for experienced swimrunners looking for a fast race!

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