What Is SwimRun?
Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating adventure with the Mudskipper SwimRun Series, where the thrill of swimming and running merge into an unforgettable experience? Why not embrace the challenge and immerse yourself in this thrilling sport that offers a full-body workout, friendly competition, and the opportunity to explore new horizons.
SwimRun is a multistage event where participants alternate between swimming and running over a given distance. Swimming aids (Paddles, fins, pull buoys and wetsuits) are permitted, but must be worn/carried during the run. Likewise, running shoes must be worn or carried during the swim.
Who’s ready to dive in and find out more ?! Now for a bit of history!
Swim Run started in Sweden in 2002 when two friends sat in a pub and decided to challenge themselves to swim-run a 75-km course across 26 islands.
Two teams of two started out the following day. The only rule was that they had to pass three different restaurants on the islands between the start and the finish. The last team at the restaurant had to drink and pay for what the team ahead of them had ordered for them.
It took them more than 24 hours, and they were too tired to party on arrival. They tried it again the next year and had the same results.In 2006, the race became a commercial event. Over the years, only a few teams finished within the time frame. Eventually, they learned that racing without stopping would get participants through the event.
Today, the race is internationally recognized as the SwimRun World Championship and has been ranked as one of the most challenging races in the world.
Why Mudskipper?
Canaqua Sports bought SwimRun and adopted the name Mudskipper.
The Mudskipper SwimRun series boasts an impressive series throughout Canada and the US, making it one of the most prominent swim-run organizers worldwide by race location. Mudskipper races come in various distances, ranging from manageable 5 to extraordinary 100 kilometres and beyond.
Who Should Join?
Participants of all fitness levels and aspirations.
The Mudskipper SwimRun series is an exceptional opportunity to test your limits, embrace the thrill of competition, and revel in the camaraderie of fellow racers. It’s a sport that welcomes individuals of all ages and fitness levels, fostering a sense of accomplishment and joy. Don’t let this exhilarating opportunity pass you by.
Are you a Tri Balance athlete looking for something new and challenging? This may fit the bill!
Race Format & Rules
In this fun and crazy race, you will swim in the lake or the ocean while wearing your wetsuit and running shoes, using hand paddles and a swim buoy. Then, you will run in your wetsuit and wet runners and carry your gear! Sounds exciting?!
FAQ – Mudskipper Edition
At Tri Balance, we are here to get you started so you, too, can race the Mudskipper SwimRun Series. Look for our one night event in 2025 during which we explain this crazy race and what equipment you may or may not need. And you can ask the questions you are dying to ask.
and receive a discount code for the next Mudskipper event on May 05, 2024 at Sasamat Lake, Port Moody, BC
Register Now
Sign up for a SwimRun race today and embark on an unforgettable swimming, running, and triumph journey!
