Bluewater Triathlon and Duathlon

About the Event

Bright's Grove, Ontario. Lake Huron shoreline. The Bluewater Triathlon and Duathlon returns on Saturday, July 18, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM from Bright's Grove Public School (Hamilton Road). Choose Olympic or Sprint distances — triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, or team relay (2‑3 participants). Swim in Lake Huron (cool, clear water). Bike on rolling country roads. Run on flat, fast routes through Bright's Grove and along the lake.

Olympic Triathlon
1.5 km swim • 40 km bike • 10 km run

Sprint Triathlon
750 m swim • 20 km bike • 5 km run

Olympic Duathlon
5 km run • 40 km bike • 5 km run

Sprint Duathlon
2.5 km run • 20 km bike • 2.5 km run

Olympic Aquabike
1.5 km swim • 40 km bike

Sprint Aquabike
750 m swim • 20 km bike

Olympic Team Triathlon Relay
Teams of 2‑3 • Share the 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run

Olympic Team Duathlon Relay
Teams of 2‑3 • Share the 5 km run, 40 km bike, 5 km run

Location — Bright's Grove, Lake Huron (Sarnia area):

Bright's Grove is a lakeside community on the southeastern shore of Lake Huron, just east of Sarnia, Ontario
Start/finish at Bright's Grove Public School (Hamilton Road)
Swim takes place in Lake Huron — typically cool (mid‑60s °F / 18‑20 °C) in July, wetsuit recommended
Bike course uses rolling country roads in Lambton County — scenic farmlands, woodlots, and lake views
Run course along the lake shore and through the residential streets of Bright's Grove — flat and fast

What's Included:

Chip timing (split times for each discipline)
Finisher medal
Event shirt (technical fabric — included with registration)
Post‑race food and refreshments (typically pizza, fruit, drinks)
Aid stations on run course (water, electrolyte, gels)
Aid stations on bike course (water, electrolyte — typically at 20 km mark)
Medical support on course
Transition area with bike racks and changing space
Bag drop at transition area
Age group awards (top 3 per category, 5‑year age groups)
Overall awards (top 3 male/female per distance)
Team awards (top 3 relay teams)

Team Relay Details:

Teams of 2 or 3 participants
Each team member completes one or two disciplines
Team captain registers and pays the team fee; members join for free using team password
Categories: male, female, mixed

Logistics:

Parking available at Bright's Grove Public School and surrounding streets (arrive early — limited spaces)
Transition area opens at 7:00 AM (check event website for exact times)
Bib pickup: race morning at transition area
Race start: 8:30 AM (likely mass start — check event website)
No refunds? Check with race director
No dogs allowed at race venue
Wetsuit legal swim (Lake Huron water temperature typically 18‑20°C / 65‑68°F in July — wetsuits recommended but not mandatory for experienced swimmers)

Spectator Info:

Free spectator access
Best viewing: transition area (run start/finish), swim start, and along the run course
Bright's Grove waterfront park is a great spot to watch the swim start and finish

Nearby Attractions (post‑race):

Lake Huron waterfront — beaches, parks, walking trails
Downtown Sarnia — restaurants, shops, waterfront
Bluewater Bridge (Sarnia‑Port Huron, Michigan) — border crossing to the US
Canatara Park — beaches, trails, animal farm, and nature centre

Contact: Haley Walker — phone 519‑331‑8965.

Races Offered

Aquabike

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 1.5 km 40 km

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Type — Multisports

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08:30

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$131.92

Olympic Duathlon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 40 km 12.5 km

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Type — Multisports

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08:30

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$131.92

Olympic Duathlon Relay

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 40 km 12.5 km

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Type — Multisports

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08:30

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$131.92

Olympic Triathlon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 1.5 km 40 km 10 km

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Type — Multisports

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08:30

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$131.92

Olympic Triathlon Relay

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 1.5 km 40 km 10 km

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Type — Multisports

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08:30

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$143.19

Sprint Aquabike

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 1 km 18 km

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Type — Multisports

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08:30

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$131.92

Sprint Duathlon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 18 km 4.5 km

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Type — Multisports

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08:30

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$131.92

Sprint Triathlon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 1 km 18 km 4.5 km

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Type — Multisports

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08:30

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$131.92

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Bright's Grove.

thermostat Temperature

17.6° / 25.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.7° / 26.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 29m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

78.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:04

nightlight Sunset

21:03

About Bright's Grove

Learn more about the host city, Bright's Grove.

Brights Grove is a neighbourhood of Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. Brights Grove is located on the shore of Lake Huron.

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Races Offered

Aquabike

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Olympic Triathlon

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Sprint Aquabike

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