Epic Races' Island Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

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From Epic Races, LLC/Angela Carron

  • Date Sat 6th June 2026
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location Brighton, Michigan
  • Price $60.80 - $333.25
  • Races 10 races
  • Distances Olympic, Sprint, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Island Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquabike on Saturday, June 6, 2026, hosted by Epic Races, LLC and Angela Carron in the beautiful Brighton, Livingston. This highly anticipated event takes place at the stunning Island Lake State Recreation Area, a favorite training ground for triathletes across Michigan. With its breathtaking 4,000-acre landscape featuring open brush land, mature hardwood forests, and picturesque meadows, this venue offers an unforgettable multisport experience right in southeast Michigan.

Participants can choose from seven exciting race options, including the Olympic Triathlon (1500-meter swim, 24-mile bike ride, and 6.2-mile run), Sprint Triathlon (750-meter swim, 12-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run), and Super Sprint Triathlon (400-meter swim, 12-mile bike, and 1.5-mile run), among others. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a beginner, there’s something for everyone! After crossing the finish line, stick around for a fun-filled post-race celebration featuring delicious food, including pancakes and breakfast burritos, all while supporting a zero waste policy. Don’t miss out on this epic day of camar

Organiser's Description

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 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. Youll swim the clear waters of Kent Lake, bike the parks 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 [https://runsignup.com/Race/IslandLakeTriathlon/Page/Course-Maps].

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! [https://happyplanetrunning.com/?s=island+lake]

Races

  • Olympic Triathlon

    Incl. $12.64 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $181.64

    1500m swim, 40K bike, 10K run
  • Sprint Triathlon

    Incl. $11.62 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $163.62

    800m swim, 12-mile bike, 3.1-mile run
  • Super Sprint Triathlon (Formerly Mini Sprint)

    Incl. $11.62 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $163.62

    400m swim, 12-mile bike, 1.5-mile run
  • Olympic Aquabike

    Incl. $12.64 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $181.64

    1500m swim, 40K bike
  • Sprint Duathlon

    Incl. $11.62 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $163.62

    1.5-mile run, 12-mile bike, 3.1-mile run
  • Olympic Relay Triathlon

    Incl. $18.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $333.25

    1500m swim, 40K bike, 10K run
  • Sprint Relay Triathlon

    Incl. $15.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $275.50

    800m swim, 12-mile bike, 3.1-mile run
  • Open Water Timed Practice Swim -1 Mile

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $60.80

    ALL OPEN WATER SWIMMERS MUST WEAR A SWIM BUOY FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ! (If you do not have one, Epic Races will provide you with one.
  • Open Water Timed Practice Swim - 800m

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $60.80

    Swim open water in a race environment without the pressure of a race! Get the swag and stick around for post-event food and festivities! ALL OPEN WATER SWIMMERS MUST WEAR A SWIM BUOY FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ! (If you do not have one, Epic Races will provide you with one.
  • Open Water Timed Practice Swim - 400m

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $60.80

    Swim open water in a race environment without the pressure of a race! Get the swag and stick around for post-event food and festivities! ALL OPEN WATER SWIMMERS MUST WEAR A SWIM BUOY FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ! (If you do not have one, Epic Races will provide you with one.

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Location

6301 Kensington Rd., Island Lake State Recreation Area @ Kent Lake Beach, Brighton, 48116, MI, United States

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