Ottawa Recon Weekend! May 29-31 2026

Join us for a recon weekend in Ottawa, Ontario to get ready for the Ottawa Ironman.

Race Focused Training Camp

Top 5 reasons to do a Race Recon Weekend!

1️⃣ Course familiarization. Learn the layout, including turns and technical sections. This will reduce the risk of surprises on race day. It will also help you identify landmarks that can help with pacing and metal preparation. Knowing what to expect can alleviate some stress and helps you plan better.

2️⃣ Pacing strategy. You can practice race day effort levels in real time conditions. This can help you understand where you may need to conserve energy (depending on wind / weather elements) and where you may be able to push.

3️⃣ Nutrition + hydration strategy. You can test your fuelling strategy on the course.

4️⃣ Mental preparation. Training on the course can help reduce pre-race anxiety by knowing what to expect. You can also identify challenging sections that may require some more mental focus.

5️⃣ Group support. Gain insights from others who have raced the Ironman distance before. Share motivation and build camaraderie. Training with others that share your goal is a great way to stay motivated.

Ideal for those doing the Ottawa Ironman in August.

Tentative Schedule

Friday May 29

12pm- Meet & Greet.  Followed by run course recon & Swim.  We’ll check out part of the run course, review the swim course, talk swim strategy and swim part of the course from Britannia Beach (weather/water dependant).

Saturday May 30

7am- Swim from Britannia beach – We will swim ~1 loop of swim course(~45 min) (weather/water dependant).

8:00am- After a quick change meet for a ride of approx 70k reviewing 1 loop of the bike course on Kichi Zībī Mīkan parkway.  30 min run off the bike from Britannia Beach.

2:30pm- Immediately following the workout we’ll meet to discuss the course, talk race strategy, long course nutrition and have a Q & A to better prepare you for your race.

5pm- Group dinner(not included in fee)

Sunday May 31

8am- Hill ride in Gatineau Park + Run off the bike

Fees:

*All fees are subject to HST

Deposits of $150 are due to secure your space.  Deposits are refundable until March 31, 2026.  Remainder of fee due on April 1, 2026.

A 3% surcharge will apply to CC purchases

Fees are for camp only.  Accommodation, travel and meals are your responsibility.  Message us if you have questions about where to stay.