Battle of Waterloo 10-Stage Adventure Triathlon
From Epic Races, LLC/Angela Carron
- Date Sun 1st August 2027
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Grass Lake, Michigan
- Price $188.00 - $291.25
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for the ultimate outdoor challenge at the Battle of Waterloo 10-Stage Adventure Triathlon, organized by Epic Races, LLC and Angela Carron! On Sunday, August 1, 2027, join fellow adventurers in the stunning Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan, as you tackle an exhilarating course that spans approximately 42 miles through the breathtaking Waterloo Recreation Area. Featured in Triathlete Magazine as a must-do triathlon, this event combines running, biking, and swimming across rugged terrains and three picturesque lakes, making it a true test of endurance and spirit.
Participants can choose the full challenge with ten legs or opt for the Half the Battle, which features six legs over 18 miles. Either way, expect to encounter beautiful dirt trails, steep climbs, and refreshing swims, all while navigating the stunning natural landscape. Post-race festivities will include delicious food and fun, ensuring a memorable experience for all. Don't miss your chance to participate in this bucket list event that promises adventure, camaraderie, and a celebration of the great outdoors!
Participants can choose the full challenge with ten legs or opt for the Half the Battle, which features six legs over 18 miles. Either way, expect to encounter beautiful dirt trails, steep climbs, and refreshing swims, all while navigating the stunning natural landscape. Post-race festivities will include delicious food and fun, ensuring a memorable experience for all. Don't miss your chance to participate in this bucket list event that promises adventure, camaraderie, and a celebration of the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
Featured in Triathlete Magazine as a bucket list tri, Battle of Waterloo has 10 legs totaling 42 miles that traverse the sprawling Waterloo Recreation Area, one of the most rugged and beautiful parks in the Midwest. Youll bike paved remote roads, run winding dirt lanes, climb steep trails, and swim across three wilderness lakes... carrying your shoes and swim gear with you the entire time. Dont have that much time? Try Half the Battle: six legs, 18 miles of the same terrain (OK, less than half, but Half the Battle is a great name!).
The Battle of Waterloo is the real deal: no cargo nets to climb, no pits of mud in your path, no monkey bars to maneuver through. The lake may be ice cold... or it may not. Our only threat of electroshock is a thunderstorm. Lilypad tangles and jungles of aquatic plants are amongst the obstacles youll encounter. Battle of Waterloo is you and mother nature and youll win the battle!
FULL BATTLE (all distances in miles) Run (1.4 miles), Bike (20.5), Swim (.45), Run (4), Swim (.25), Run (3.4), Swim (.7), Run (3.3), Bike (5.8), Run (1.4)
HALF BATTLE (all distances in miles) Run (1.4 miles), Bike (5.8), Swim (.45), Run (4), Bike (5.8), Run (1.4)
_Please note that all of the information here pertains to both the full and half-battle. The only difference is that the half-battle has fewer legs._
_CLICK HERE [https://youtu.be/8kwqWkCGdqQ] TO VIEW A DEMONSTRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE GEAR NEEDED FOR THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR HERSELF!___
DIRECTIONS
BIG PORTAGE LAKE, WATERLOO STATE RECREATION AREA
11500 SEYMOUR RD, GRASS LAKE, MI 49240
Please use this address to access the correct entrance! Most GPS units will locate Waterloo Rec Area at the McClure Road location, so please use the stated address on Seymour Road.
PARK ENTRY
This race is held at a Michigan State Park, which requires a Recreation Passport, your year-round pass to Michigans great outdoors! Michigan residents can add it when renewing their license plate. Non-Michigan residents can purchase a daily or annual pass. Everyone can buy at the park entrance, but to save time on race day, we recommend taking care of it in advance. The link below has all your purchasing options.
michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp [http://michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp]
[Michigan State Recreation Passport] [https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp]
CERTIFICATION
This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT) therefore all participants must have an annual membership or purchase a one-day membership. These options will be available during the registration process. The annual membership fee is $50 and the one-day fee is $15. To learn more about USAT visit https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/.
Click here to see USATs competition rules. To learn the most common USAT rule violations, click here.
Because our triathlons are sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT), we follow their wetsuit rules. Competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower. USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards.
Click here [https://www.teamusa.org/usa-triathlon/about/multisport/competitive-rules/approved-skinsuits] to see the USAT-approved skinsuits.
COURSE
_PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RACE DIRECTOR._
Battle of Waterloo: Ten legs run, bike, swim, run, swim, run, swim, run, bike, run for a total of approximately 42 miles
Approximately 1.5 total miles of swimming, 26 miles of cycling, and 13 miles of running
Leg 1: Run 1.4 miles through Big Portage Lake State Park [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bowhtb-leg-1-run-14-miles-portage-lake-start-to-t1-bow-leg-10-htb-leg-6-portage-lake-t1-to-finish]
Leg 2: Bike 20.5 miles from Big Portage Lake State Park to Clear Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-2-bike-205-miles-portage-lake-t1-to-clear-lake-t2-run-to-clear-lake]
Leg 3: Swim 0.45 miles across Clear Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bowhtb-leg-3-swim-045-mile-clear-lake]
Leg 4: Run 4 miles to Mill Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-4-run-4-miles-clear-lake-to-mill-lake]
Leg 5: Swim 0.25 miles across Mill Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-5-swim-025-mile-mill-lake]
Leg 6: Run 3.4 miles to Crooked Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-6-run-34-miles-mill-pond-to-crooked-lake]
Leg 7: Swim 0.7 miles across Crooked Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-7-swim-07-mile-crooked-lake]
Leg 8: Run 3.3 to Clear Lake, which is where you left your bike [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-new-leg-8]
Leg 9: Bike 5.8 miles to Big Portage Lake State Park [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-9-htb-leg-5-bike-58-miles-clear-lake-t2-to-portage-lake-t1]
Leg 10: Run 1.4 miles through Big Portage Lake State Park to the finish line! [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bowhtb-leg-1-run-14-miles-portage-lake-start-to-t1-bow-leg-10-htb-leg-6-portage-lake-t1-to-finish]
Half the Battle: Six legs run, bike, swim, run, bike, run for a total of approximately 18 miles
Approximately .5 total miles of swimming, 11 miles of cycling, 6 miles of running
Leg 1: Run 1.4 miles through Big Portage Lake State Park [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bowhtb-leg-1-run-14-miles-portage-lake-start-to-t1-bow-leg-10-htb-leg-6-portage-lake-t1-to-finish]
Leg 2: Bike 5.8 miles from Big Portage Lake State Park to Clear Lake [http://epicraces.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Events-BOW-HTB-Leg-2.pdf]
Leg 3: Swim 0.45 miles across Clear Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bowhtb-leg-3-swim-045-mile-clear-lake]
****Leg 4: Run 3 miles around the lake back to the Clear Lake Transition Area
Leg 5: Bike 5.8 miles to Big Portage Lake State Park [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-9-htb-leg-5-bike-58-miles-clear-lake-t2-to-portage-lake-t1]
Leg 6: Run 1.4 miles through Big Portage Lake State Park to the finish line! [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bowhtb-leg-1-run-14-miles-portage-lake-start-to-t1-bow-leg-10-htb-leg-6-portage-lake-t1-to-finish]
Portable toilets and/or toilets will be available at:
Clear Lake
Mill Lake
Crooked Lake
Park Headquarters
POST-RACE PARTY
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
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? Click here to visit Happy Planet Running! [https://happyplanetrunning.com]
-> Read the 2023 Battle of Waterloo sustainability report here! [https://happyplanetrunning.com/?s=battle+of+waterloo]
The Battle of Waterloo is the real deal: no cargo nets to climb, no pits of mud in your path, no monkey bars to maneuver through. The lake may be ice cold... or it may not. Our only threat of electroshock is a thunderstorm. Lilypad tangles and jungles of aquatic plants are amongst the obstacles youll encounter. Battle of Waterloo is you and mother nature and youll win the battle!
FULL BATTLE (all distances in miles) Run (1.4 miles), Bike (20.5), Swim (.45), Run (4), Swim (.25), Run (3.4), Swim (.7), Run (3.3), Bike (5.8), Run (1.4)
HALF BATTLE (all distances in miles) Run (1.4 miles), Bike (5.8), Swim (.45), Run (4), Bike (5.8), Run (1.4)
_Please note that all of the information here pertains to both the full and half-battle. The only difference is that the half-battle has fewer legs._
_CLICK HERE [https://youtu.be/8kwqWkCGdqQ] TO VIEW A DEMONSTRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE GEAR NEEDED FOR THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR HERSELF!___
DIRECTIONS
BIG PORTAGE LAKE, WATERLOO STATE RECREATION AREA
11500 SEYMOUR RD, GRASS LAKE, MI 49240
Please use this address to access the correct entrance! Most GPS units will locate Waterloo Rec Area at the McClure Road location, so please use the stated address on Seymour Road.
PARK ENTRY
This race is held at a Michigan State Park, which requires a Recreation Passport, your year-round pass to Michigans great outdoors! Michigan residents can add it when renewing their license plate. Non-Michigan residents can purchase a daily or annual pass. Everyone can buy at the park entrance, but to save time on race day, we recommend taking care of it in advance. The link below has all your purchasing options.
michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp [http://michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp]
[Michigan State Recreation Passport] [https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp]
CERTIFICATION
This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT) therefore all participants must have an annual membership or purchase a one-day membership. These options will be available during the registration process. The annual membership fee is $50 and the one-day fee is $15. To learn more about USAT visit https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/.
Click here to see USATs competition rules. To learn the most common USAT rule violations, click here.
Because our triathlons are sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT), we follow their wetsuit rules. Competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower. USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards.
Click here [https://www.teamusa.org/usa-triathlon/about/multisport/competitive-rules/approved-skinsuits] to see the USAT-approved skinsuits.
COURSE
_PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RACE DIRECTOR._
Battle of Waterloo: Ten legs run, bike, swim, run, swim, run, swim, run, bike, run for a total of approximately 42 miles
Approximately 1.5 total miles of swimming, 26 miles of cycling, and 13 miles of running
Leg 1: Run 1.4 miles through Big Portage Lake State Park [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bowhtb-leg-1-run-14-miles-portage-lake-start-to-t1-bow-leg-10-htb-leg-6-portage-lake-t1-to-finish]
Leg 2: Bike 20.5 miles from Big Portage Lake State Park to Clear Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-2-bike-205-miles-portage-lake-t1-to-clear-lake-t2-run-to-clear-lake]
Leg 3: Swim 0.45 miles across Clear Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bowhtb-leg-3-swim-045-mile-clear-lake]
Leg 4: Run 4 miles to Mill Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-4-run-4-miles-clear-lake-to-mill-lake]
Leg 5: Swim 0.25 miles across Mill Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-5-swim-025-mile-mill-lake]
Leg 6: Run 3.4 miles to Crooked Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-6-run-34-miles-mill-pond-to-crooked-lake]
Leg 7: Swim 0.7 miles across Crooked Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-7-swim-07-mile-crooked-lake]
Leg 8: Run 3.3 to Clear Lake, which is where you left your bike [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-new-leg-8]
Leg 9: Bike 5.8 miles to Big Portage Lake State Park [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-9-htb-leg-5-bike-58-miles-clear-lake-t2-to-portage-lake-t1]
Leg 10: Run 1.4 miles through Big Portage Lake State Park to the finish line! [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bowhtb-leg-1-run-14-miles-portage-lake-start-to-t1-bow-leg-10-htb-leg-6-portage-lake-t1-to-finish]
Half the Battle: Six legs run, bike, swim, run, bike, run for a total of approximately 18 miles
Approximately .5 total miles of swimming, 11 miles of cycling, 6 miles of running
Leg 1: Run 1.4 miles through Big Portage Lake State Park [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bowhtb-leg-1-run-14-miles-portage-lake-start-to-t1-bow-leg-10-htb-leg-6-portage-lake-t1-to-finish]
Leg 2: Bike 5.8 miles from Big Portage Lake State Park to Clear Lake [http://epicraces.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Events-BOW-HTB-Leg-2.pdf]
Leg 3: Swim 0.45 miles across Clear Lake [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bowhtb-leg-3-swim-045-mile-clear-lake]
****Leg 4: Run 3 miles around the lake back to the Clear Lake Transition Area
Leg 5: Bike 5.8 miles to Big Portage Lake State Park [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bow-leg-9-htb-leg-5-bike-58-miles-clear-lake-t2-to-portage-lake-t1]
Leg 6: Run 1.4 miles through Big Portage Lake State Park to the finish line! [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bowhtb-leg-1-run-14-miles-portage-lake-start-to-t1-bow-leg-10-htb-leg-6-portage-lake-t1-to-finish]
Portable toilets and/or toilets will be available at:
Clear Lake
Mill Lake
Crooked Lake
Park Headquarters
POST-RACE PARTY
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
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? Click here to visit Happy Planet Running! [https://happyplanetrunning.com]
-> Read the 2023 Battle of Waterloo sustainability report here! [https://happyplanetrunning.com/?s=battle+of+waterloo]
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Battle of Waterloo
Incl. $16.25 Fee & TRIBLEND LONG SLEEVE HOODED TEE
Sun 1st August 2027 (7:30AM EDT)
$291.25
OPENS 09 NOV -
Half the Battle
Incl. $13.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st August 2027 (7:30AM EDT)
$188.00
OPENS 09 NOV
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