Driathlon
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Bay City, Michigan
- Price $64.60 - $75.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Driathlon on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the beautiful Bay City! This unique event combines the thrill of a triathlon with a twist—minus the swim and featuring a paddle instead! Participants can choose between a Team/Relay division or an Individual Kayak division.
In the Team/Relay division, teams of two will tackle a 5K canoe paddle (provided), followed by a 20K bike ride, and a 5K run. Whether you complete all three events together or share the responsibilities, this format promises fun and camaraderie. For individual competitors, the Individual Kayak division offers a 5K paddle, 20K bike, and 5K run, with the option to use your own kayak or one provided at different price points.
Don’t miss this chance to challenge yourself in a stunning setting, make new friends, and enjoy a day filled with excitement and athleticism in Bay City!
In the Team/Relay division, teams of two will tackle a 5K canoe paddle (provided), followed by a 20K bike ride, and a 5K run. Whether you complete all three events together or share the responsibilities, this format promises fun and camaraderie. For individual competitors, the Individual Kayak division offers a 5K paddle, 20K bike, and 5K run, with the option to use your own kayak or one provided at different price points.
Don’t miss this chance to challenge yourself in a stunning setting, make new friends, and enjoy a day filled with excitement and athleticism in Bay City!
Organiser's Description
The Driathlon: a triathlon type event minus the swim plus the paddle!
Team/Relay Division: 5K Canoe (PROVIDED), 20K Bike, 5K Run. Done as a two-person team or two-person relay. TEAM, both partners will participate in all 3 events; canoe bike run. RELAY, both partners will canoe, one partner will bike, and the other partner will run (or one person does both) when the biker is finished. Age Category is combined age of partners.
Individual Kayak Division: 5K Paddle, 20K Bike, 5K Run. Option of using your own kayak or we provide the kayak (different price points).
_ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON. DOING THE TEAM/RELAY, EACH PARTNER PAYS THE REGISTRATION FEE. _
Team/Relay Division: 5K Canoe (PROVIDED), 20K Bike, 5K Run. Done as a two-person team or two-person relay. TEAM, both partners will participate in all 3 events; canoe bike run. RELAY, both partners will canoe, one partner will bike, and the other partner will run (or one person does both) when the biker is finished. Age Category is combined age of partners.
Individual Kayak Division: 5K Paddle, 20K Bike, 5K Run. Option of using your own kayak or we provide the kayak (different price points).
_ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON. DOING THE TEAM/RELAY, EACH PARTNER PAYS THE REGISTRATION FEE. _
Races
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2 Person Team - 2 People Canoe, Bike and Run
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$75.20
OPENS 14 MARTeam/Relay Canoe Division: 5K Canoe (PROVIDED), 20K Bike, 5K Run. Done as a two-person team OR two-person relay. TEAM, both partners will participate in all 3 events: canoe>bike>run. RELAY, both partners will canoe, one partner will bike, and the other partner will run (or one person can bike AND run) when the biker is finished. Age Category is COMBINED AGE OF PARTNERS. Decide if you are doing it as a Canoe Team or Relay Both male, both female or co-ed and Combine your ages and you will either be in under 80 or 80+ divisions. -
2 Person Relay - 2 People Canoe/1 Person Bike/1 Person Run
Incl. $5.20 Fee
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$75.20
OPENS 14 MAR -
Individual Kayak (Yours)
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$64.60
OPENS 14 MARIndividual Kayak Division: 5K Paddle (use your own or rent ours), 20K Bike, 5K Run. Option of using your own kayak or we provide the kayak (different price points). Registration is done as an individual and the main decision you need to make is will you want to rent a kayak or use your own (dont mess this up!). There are no rules regarding the type of kayak you own but you must use a life vest. A rented kayak will be a single person with paddle and life vest included. -
Individual Kayak (Provided)
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$75.20
OPENS 14 MARIndividual Kayak Division: 5K Paddle (use your own or rent ours), 20K Bike, 5K Run. Option of using your own kayak or we provide the kayak (different price points). Registration is done as an individual and the main decision you need to make is will you want to rent a kayak or use your own (dont mess this up!). There are no rules regarding the type of kayak you own but you must use a life vest. A rented kayak will be a single person with paddle and life vest included.
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