Niagara Falls Barrelman takes place on Sun, Sep 20, 2026 in Welland, Canada. The main route is 113.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 20, 2026
- Start
- Welland 🇨🇦
- Distance
- 113.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
A point-to-point triathlon starting with a calm swim at the Welland International Flatwater Centre and finishing near the world-famous Niagara Falls.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 113.1 km triathlon requires sustained endurance across three disciplines, testing an athlete's pacing and nutritional strategy over a mid-distance format.
Aerobic Endurance
Covering 113.1 km across swimming, cycling, and running demands a deep aerobic base and efficient pacing to maintain steady power and output over several hours.
Nutritional Execution
The multi-hour duration requires a consistent intake of carbohydrates and fluids to prevent late-race energy deficits and sustain performance from the swim exit through the run finish.
Discipline Transition
Moving directly from a calm flatwater swim to the bike leg, and subsequently to the run finish near Niagara Falls, requires cardiovascular adjustment and muscular adaptability.
Averaging 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels across the multi-hour duration of this 113.1 km triathlon.
Your road to race day
Race day at Niagara Falls Barrelman is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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