Epic Races' Island Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
Date
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 7:30 AM EDTLocation
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Race options
6 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
A scenic multisport challenge in a beautiful state park, offering a range of distances for triathletes, duathletes, and aquabikers.
Race options
Distances & registration
6 optionsTap to see fee tiers and close dates.
Other options
6 options · closes Jun 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
27d 20h 46m leftOlympic Relay Triathlon
Closes Jun 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $267.50
Olympic Triathlon
Closes Jun 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $153.02
Sprint Duathlon
Closes Jun 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $107.44
Sprint Relay Triathlon
Closes Jun 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $214.50
Sprint Triathlon
Closes Jun 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $107.44
Super Sprint Triathlon (formerly Mini Sprint)
Closes Jun 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $107.44
Race feel
- Scenic
- Festive
Scenic
FestiveThis multisport event, held within the expansive 4,000-acre Island Lake State Recreation Area, offers a true "up north" feel in southeast Michigan. Athletes can choose from a variety of triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike distances, including Olympic, Sprint, and Super Sprint options, as well as relay teams. The course features a swim in Kent Lake's clear waters, a bike ride through rolling, tree-lined hills, and a panoramic run towards a lakeside finish. It's considered an ideal training destination for multisport athletes.
What to expect
- Swim in the clear waters of Kent Lake, bike through rolling, tree-lined hills, and run towards a panoramic lakeside finish.
- Choose from Olympic, Sprint, and Super Sprint distances in triathlon, duathlon, or aquabike formats, including relay options.
- Enjoy a post-race celebration with pancakes, breakfast burritos, and other treats.
Standout details
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Triathletes throughout Michigan have long considered the Island Lake State Recreation Area, home of the Island Lake Triathlon, an epic training destination, ideal for any athlete preparing for a multisport event. Set within a 4,000-acre park in Livingston County that offers an “up north” experience without leaving…
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southeast Michigan. The terrain is a mixture of open brush land to mature hardwood forest, with some pockets of open meadows mixed in with a paved road of rolling hills weaving throughout. You’ll swim the clear waters of Kent Lake, bike the park’s rolling, tree-lined hills, then run the panoramic final leg towards the lakeside finish line! Island Lake Tri features 7 different events: Olympic Triathlon — 1500 meter swim, 24-mile bike, 6. 2-mile run Sprint Triathlon — 750-meter swim (32 lengths in a standard metric pool), 12-mile bike ride, 3. 1-mile run Super Sprint (formerly Mini-Sprint) Triathlon — 400-meter swim (16 lengths in a standard metric pool), 12-mile bike ride, 1. 5-mile run Olympic Aquabike (swim bike done) — 1500 meter swim, 24-mile bike ride Sprint Duathlon (run bike run) — 1. 5-mile run, 12-mile bike ride, 3. 1-mile run Olympic Relay — team up with one or two friends to complete our Olympic Triathlon together Sprint Relay — team up with one or two friends to complete our Sprint Triathlon together Course Maps Maps for all legs and distances are on our Course Maps Page . Post-Race Celebration Stick around post race for food and festivities! Our Epic staff and volunteers will be cooking up pancakes, breakfast burritos, and more for race participants. Zero Waste Policy The event is a Leave No Trace event. Learn more about our race-day recycling and composting efforts here. Want more information about running a great race and leaving no trace? Visit https://happyplanetrunning. com . → Read the Island Lake Tri sustainability report here!
After-Party
Food & Drink