Canathlon of the Ourcq

Canathlon de l'Ourcq is an aquathlon held on the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq near Aulnay‑sous‑Bois and organised by the Villepinte Aulnay Triathlon club. The event name appears in French on official materials as "Canathlon de l'Ourcq" and combines open‑water swimming in the canal with multiple running laps on riverside routes. Participants may enter individually or as two‑person relay teams, and the course layout emphasises short, repeated running loops that keep the action visible for spectators.

The event offers two primary distances commonly described as CANATHLON S (short) and CANATHLON M (medium/long), with time limits published for each category (for example, a 2‑hour limit is noted for the M format). Start and operational details (bib collection, exact start positions and final timetables) are provided by the organiser; the principal meeting point is the Passerelle des Jardins Perdus along the Canal de l'Ourcq. Entrants are advised to consult the organiser's site for the latest schedule, safety information and eligibility rules before travelling.