Michigan's premier endurance events.

We are proud to not only produce two of Michigan’s premier triathlon events, Grand Rapids Triathlon and Michigan Titanium, but also the state’s only gravel triathlons, The Dirty Mitten Gravel Triathlon and Ugly Dog Gravel Triathlon. NEW for 2024: Grand Haven Triathlon and Bear Lake Triathlon now join Tris4Health’s family of events!

We don’t stop at just triathlon. We own and operate Grand Rapids Gran Fondo, Michigan’s biggest road cycling event. PLUS, we host a number gravel cycling events: Waterloo G+G, The Dirty Mitten Gravel Bike Race and Rode To Hell. NEW for 2024: Luton Park Time Trial.

Is running your thing? Join us at the Armed Services Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K or at Brainy Day Trail Run.

Triathlons

Part of the NEW Michigan Triathlon Series (launching soon!)

Michigan’s Biggest Triathlon

Ada, Michigan
June 8 & 9, 2024

This two-day triathlon event is a chance for athletes of all skill levels to compete on a scenic riverside course, perfect for newbies through seasoned triathletes. Offering Super Sprint, Sprint, Olympic, and Half distance Triathlons, Duathlons, Aquabike, Swim-Only and Relay events, this USA Triathlon sanctioned event promises heart-pounding excitement from start to the finish.

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Michigan’s only 140.6 Mile (Ultra) Triathlon

Plainfield, Michigan
August 11, 2024
USAT Ultra-Distance National Championship

Michigan Titanium, a USA Triathlon event and 2019, 2022 & 2023 USAT Ultra-Distance Championship, offers multiple options including our 140.6 mile Ultra-distance triathlon, Half, Olympic and Sprint distances PLUS Relays, Aquabikes, Duathlons and Swim-Only events. The late-night finish line party is not to be missed!

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Michigan’s Dirtiest Triathlon

Middleville, Michigan
September 22, 2024
USAT Gravel National Championship
Part of “Dirtfest Weekend”

Forget pavement and skinny tires – get ready to ride gravel and run trails! Located in and around Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, Michigan, The Dirty Mitten triathlon consists of a calm lake swim, gravel bike ride, and a trail run in both Sprint, Olympic and Half distances along with Duathlon, Aquabike, and Relay options.

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The Perfect Racing Destination

Grand Haven, Michigan
July 14, 2024

NEW 2024 addition to Tris4Health’s family of events!
In addition to a wonderful vacation destination, you’ll enjoy swimming in the clear waters of Lake Michigan, one of the smoothest and most scenic bike course in the Midwest and the most scenic run course on the City Boardwalk along the City riverfront.

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Michigan’s Early Season Triathlon

North Muskegon, Michigan
May 26, 2024

NEW 2024 addition to Tris4Health’s family of events!|Featuring Sprint and Olympic Triathlon distances plus Duathlon, Relays and Aquabike (NEW!), Bear Lake Tri has something for all triathletes as they get their race season underway!

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The Original Gravel Triathlon

Grass Lake, Michigan
July 27, 2024

Ugly Dog Gravel Tri started in 2018 as a swim – gravel bike – trail run event. Your race will start your day with a beautiful swim in Portage Lake. Then get ready for the bike leg, but leave the expensive tri bike and skinny tires home. Grab a road bike, fat tire, mountain bike, whatever is going to take you through the gravel roads. Once you are back to transition, finish off your race with a wooded trail run.

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Cycling

Road, Gravel and Mountain

Experience the best cycling party of the year!

Grand Rapids, Michigan
June 22, 2024
Road Cyling

After a successful return in 2023 under a new name and as a Tris4Health Premier Event, “the big ride” returns again next June! Take on one of four routes great for every level of rider. Then stick around and enjoy the unparalleled finish line festival with gourmet food, craft beer, music & more.

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10 Mile, 50K, 100K Distances

Chelsea, Michigan
April 27, 2024
Gravel Cycling

After a second sell-out year, Waterloo G+G returns with a new venue in Chelsea, Michigan. Given Waterloo Recreational Area’s glacial history, the bike courses will vary from rolling hill climbs and swift descents to winding curves and rare straightaways. Some roads will be paved. Others may be patched. Most will be dirt and rock. Expect to get dusty. Expect to get grimy. Expect to have the time of your life!

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Expanding The Dirty Mitten

Middleville, Michigan
September 21, 2024
Gravel Cycling
Part of “Dirtfest Weekend”

The Dirty Mitten Gravel Triathlon was such a success in 2021, that we expanded the race to a two-day event last year! The 2nd Annual Dirty Mitten Gravel Bike Race will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 and start in Camp Manitou-lin like the Sunday Gravel Triathlon.

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Go To HELL and Back.

Grass Lake, Michigan
October 5 , 2024
Gravel Cycling

Entering it’s 3rd year, Rode To HELL is a gravel bike event consisting of four distances: 100-mile, 71-mile, 41-mile and 24-mile courses. Enjoy beautiful Fall colors on the ride to Hell, MI then come back for a catered after-party with live music, beer tent, fire pits and more! The event encompasses Jackson, Washtenaw, Livingston and Ingham Counties in Michigan.

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A full gas assault on Luton Park!

Rockford, Michigan
September 14, 2024
Mountain Biking

NEW 2024 addition to Tris4Health’s family of events! The race course at Luton Park will feature an approximately 8 mile loop of single track (Expert/Elite – 3 laps, Sport 2 laps and beginner 1 lap). It is a hard packed, fast course with some technical sections and some moderate climbs. There are several areas where passing will be easily achieved.

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Running & Youth

Distances and Events for all ages

Grand Haven’s Scenic Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Grand Haven, Michigan
May 19, 2024
Qualifying Courses for Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon & Abbott Marathon Majors Series

NEW 2024 addition to Tris4Health’s family of events! The Armed Services Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K honors all branches of our military as well as our first responders.

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New Home. New Distance. Same GREAT Cause.

Twin Lake, Michigan
Date TBA

In February of 2022, the Brainy Day Trail Run became part of Tris4Health‘s family of events, which continues the mission that started many years ago. Now hosted at Mosquito Creek Trails, the event offers 5K, 10K and 10 Mile distances for all level of runners plus a 1/2 mile fun run for small kids and families.

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Companion Race for Grand Rapids Triathlon

Ada, Michigan
June 10 , 2023
3rd Annual Kids Race

If you are in between the ages of 6-11, you can take part in this fun and exciting event! Our new youth duathlon event will be held at Ada Park in Ada Township. This beautiful new location allows for a full-contained event!

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Companion Race for Michigan Titanium

Plainfield, Michigan
August 10, 2024
12th Annual Kids Race

Our kids triathlon has been part of Michigan Titanium since the beginning. Perfect for kids ages 6-11 years old, this event happens on Saturday the day before Michigan Titanium.

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