Epic Races' Island Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

  • Date Sat 7th June 2025
  • Time 7:30AM EST
  • Location Brighton, Michigan
  • Price $43.84 - $316.45
  • Races 14 races
  • Distances Olympic, Sprint, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of athleticism and camaraderie at the Island Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquabike on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the beautiful Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, Livingston County. This epic multisport event is perfect for athletes of all levels and features a stunning 4,000-acre park setting that combines open brush land, mature hardwood forests, and picturesque meadows. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the Olympic Triathlon with a 1500-meter swim, 24-mile bike ride, and 6.2-mile run; the Sprint Triathlon featuring a 750-meter swim, 12-mile bike ride, and 3.1-mile run; and the Mini-Sprint Triathlon that includes a 400-meter swim, 12-mile bike ride, and 1.5-mile run.

Additionally, there are options for Aquabike, Duathlon, and relay teams, providing a fun opportunity to team up with friends. After crossing the finish line, join in on the post-race festivities, where delicious food awaits, including pancakes and breakfast burritos, all while celebrating your achievements with fellow athletes. With a commitment to sustainability through

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
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

CERTIFICATION

USA Triathlon Official Sanctioned Event

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.

OLYMPIC BIKE COURSE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472954331]

OLYMPIC RUN COURSE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472929764]

SPRINT AND MINI SPRINT BIKE COURSE [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-892c3b1-9]

SPRINT RUN COURSE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472923539]

MINI SPRINT RUN COURSE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472959755]

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 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 2023 Island Lake Tri sustainability report here! [https://happyplanetrunning.com/?s=island+lake]

Races

  • Olympic

    Incl. $10.84 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $149.84

    1500m swim, 40K bike, 10K run
  • Olympic Athena

    Incl. $10.84 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $149.84

    1500m swim, 40K bike, 10K run What is Athena? https://epicraces.com/clydesdale-and-athena-categories/
  • Olympic Clydesdale

    Incl. $10.84 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $149.84

    1500m swim, 40K bike, 10K run What is Clydesdale? https://epicraces.com/clydesdale-and-athena-categories/
  • Sprint

    Incl. $8.44 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $107.44

    800m swim, 12-mile bike, 3.1-mile run
  • Sprint Athena

    Incl. $8.44 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $107.44

    750m swim, 12-mile bike, 3.1-mile run
  • Sprint Clydesdale

    Incl. $8.44 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $107.44

    750m swim, 12-mile bike, 3.1-mile run What is Clydesdale? https://epicraces.com/clydesdale-and-athena-categories/
  • Mini-Sprint

    Incl. $8.44 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $107.44

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

    Incl. $10.84 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $149.84

    1500m swim, 40K bike
  • Sprint Duathlon

    Incl. $8.44 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $107.44

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

    Incl. $17.45 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $316.45

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

    Incl. $14.44 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $213.44

    750m swim, 12-mile bike, 3.1-mile run
  • Open Water Timed 1 Mile Swim - Non Competitive

    Incl. $4.84 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $43.84

  • Open Water Timed Practice Swim - 800m

    Incl. $4.84 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $43.84

    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!
  • Open Water Timed Practice Swim - 400m

    Incl. $4.84 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $43.84

    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!

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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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