Grand Rapids Triathlon
About this race
While our event brings in some of the best athletes from across the country, we have also been named one of the Top 5 Best Triathlons for Beginners in the country according to Triathlon Business International. This two day triathlon event is a chance for athletes of all skill levels to compete on a scenic riverside course, perfect for the novice through the seasoned triathlete.
Full event information can be found on our website.
21 EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM: 5 events at each distance: Super Sprint, Sprint, Olympic, Half (Triathlon, Triathlon Relay, Duathlon, Aquabike, Swim Only) plus you can join us virtually!
AIR TEMP (AVG): 58 F / 78 F
WATER TEMP (AVG): 72 F and wetsuit legal.
Pick your distance
Triathlon
Super Sprint Triathlon
Swim 300m - Bike 10k - Run 2.5k Minimum age to participate 12 years old
Super Sprint Triathlon Relay (2 person)
Swim 300m - Bike 10k - Run 2.5k Minimum age to participate 12 years old
Super Sprint Triathlon Relay (3 person)
Swim 300m - Bike 10k - Run 2.5k Minimum age to participate 12 years old
Sprint Triathlon
Swim 600m - Bike 20k - Run 5k Minimum age to participate 14 years old
Sprint Triathlon Relay (2 person)
Swim 600m - Bike 20k - Run 5k Minimum age to participate 14 years old
Sprint Triathlon Relay (3 person)
Swim 600m - Bike 20k - Run 5k Minimum age to participate 14 years old
Olympic Triathlon
Swim 1500m - Bike 40k - Run 10k Minimum age to participate 16 years old
Olympic Triathlon Relay (2 person)
Swim 1500m - Bike 40k - Run 10k Minimum age to participate 16 years old
Olympic Triathlon Relay (3 person)
Swim 1500m - Bike 40k - Run 10k Minimum age to participate 16 years old
Half Triathlon
Swim 1.2 miles - Bike 56 miles - Run 13.1 miles Minimum age to participate 18 years old
Half Triathlon Relay (2 person)
Swim 1.2 miles - Bike 56 miles - Run 13.1 miles Minimum age to participate 18 years old
Half Triathlon Relay (3 person)
Swim 1.2 miles - Bike 56 miles - Run 13.1 miles Minimum age to participate 18 years old
Duathlon
Super Sprint Duathlon
Run 2.5k - Bike 10k - Run 2.5k Minimum age to participate 12 years old
Sprint Duathlon
Run 2.5k - Bike 20k - Run 5k Minimum age to participate 14 years old
Olympic Duathlon
Run 5k - Bike 40k - Run 10k Minimum age to participate 16 years old
Half Duathlon
Run 3.1 miles - Bike 56 miles - Run 13.1 miles Minimum age to participate 18 years old
Aquabike
Super Sprint Aquabike
Swim 300m - Bike 10k Minimum age to participate 12 years old
Sprint Aquabike
Swim 600m - Bike 20k Minimum age to participate 14 years old
Olympic Aquabike
Swim 1500m - Bike 40k Minimum age to participate 16 years old
Half Aquabike
Swim 1.2 miles - Bike 56 miles Minimum age to participate 18 years old
Swimming
Super Sprint Swim Only
Swim 300m Minimum age to participate 12 years old
Sprint Swim Only
Swim 600m Minimum age to participate 14 years old
Olympic Swim Only
Swim 1500m Minimum age to participate 16 years old
Half Swim Only
Swim 1.2 miles Minimum age to participate 18 years old
Running
GRTri Virtual Event
Grand Rapids Virtual Tri Offering Super Sprint, Sprint, Olympic and Half distances for triathlon and aquabike events. For those athletes that are unable to race in-person with us, we are pleased to offer a virtual option that runs the entire month of June: Grand Rapids Virtual Triathlon. You pick the distance, the venue and when you are going to do your event. This is an untimed, “on your own” effort.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Ada, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 9:21 PM local time (EDT) in Ada on June 13, 2027 — 15h 19m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Ada events
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