Indian River Kayak Bike Biathlon
- Date Sun 19th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Indian River, Michigan
- Price $64.60
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Indian River Kayak Bike Biathlon on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Indian River, Cheboygan. Celebrating its 19th year, this exciting event invites participants to enjoy a thrilling combination of kayaking and biking, perfect for those looking for fun, fitness, or friendly competition.
Kick off your adventure at 9 AM with a scenic 2.24-mile kayaking journey along the breathtaking Inland Waterway, encompassing the stunning Burt Lake and Indian River. Transition seamlessly to an invigorating 11.68-mile bike ride on the beautiful North Central State Trail, renowned for its crushed limestone surface. Registration opens at 8 AM at Devoe Beach, where participants will also finish and enjoy delicious refreshments, awards, and prizes starting at 11 AM. With only 100 spots available, be sure to register early for your chance to win beautiful wood plaques in various age and gender categories. All proceeds support the maintenance of Northern Michigan's beautiful trails, making this an event you won't want to miss!
Kick off your adventure at 9 AM with a scenic 2.24-mile kayaking journey along the breathtaking Inland Waterway, encompassing the stunning Burt Lake and Indian River. Transition seamlessly to an invigorating 11.68-mile bike ride on the beautiful North Central State Trail, renowned for its crushed limestone surface. Registration opens at 8 AM at Devoe Beach, where participants will also finish and enjoy delicious refreshments, awards, and prizes starting at 11 AM. With only 100 spots available, be sure to register early for your chance to win beautiful wood plaques in various age and gender categories. All proceeds support the maintenance of Northern Michigan's beautiful trails, making this an event you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026 FROM 9AM TO 11AM.
* THIS IS THE 19TH YEAR FOR THIS FUN AND EXCITING EVENT.
* THE EVENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.
* PARTICIPANTS CAN ENTER FOR FUN, FITNESS, AND/OR COMPETITION.
* THE COURSE BEGINS WITH 2.24 MILES OF KAYAKING ON THE BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC INLAND WATERWAY (BURT LAKE AND THE INDIAN RIVER). THE COURSE ENDS WITH 11.68 MILES OF BICYCLING ON THE SCENIC NORTH CENTRAL STATE TRAIL, WHICH IS CRUSHED LIME-STONE (NOT RECOMMENDED FOR EXTREMELY NARROW TIRES).
* THE START IS AT DEVOE BEACH AT 9AM. THE TRANSITION FROM KAYAKING TO BIKING IS ALSO AT DEVOE BEACH. THE FINISH-LINE IS NEAR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING. REFRESHMENTS, AWARDS, AND PRIZES ARE BACK AT DEVOE BEACH. THE AWARD CEREMONY BEGINS AT 11AM.
* CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 8 AM AT DEVOE PUBLIC BEACH IN INDIAN RIVER.
* REGISTRATION INCLUDES FREE REFRESHMENTS, FREE T-SHIRT AND ENTRY INTO DRAWINGS FOR GREAT PRIZES.
* BEAUTIFUL WOOD PLAQUES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP FINISHERS IN EACH AGE/GENDER CATEGORY.
* ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SUPPORT OUR BEAUTIFUL TRAILS IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN.
* PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN BICYCLE AND PROPER HELMET AND KAYAK WITH PADDLE, AND COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFE-JACKET.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT CONTACT TOP OF MICHIGAN TRAILS COUNCIL 231-348-8280 OR EMAIL BTN@TRAILSCOUNCIL.ORG.
* THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO MAINTAIN QUALITY TRAILS IN OUR LOCAL AREA. $60 UNTIL MAY 31, $70 UNTIL JUNE 30, $80 UNTIL JULY 19, $90 ON SITE (SPACE PERMITTING). TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE AN EVENT SHIRT, REGISTER BY JULY 10TH.
* THIS IS THE 19TH YEAR FOR THIS FUN AND EXCITING EVENT.
* THE EVENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.
* PARTICIPANTS CAN ENTER FOR FUN, FITNESS, AND/OR COMPETITION.
* THE COURSE BEGINS WITH 2.24 MILES OF KAYAKING ON THE BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC INLAND WATERWAY (BURT LAKE AND THE INDIAN RIVER). THE COURSE ENDS WITH 11.68 MILES OF BICYCLING ON THE SCENIC NORTH CENTRAL STATE TRAIL, WHICH IS CRUSHED LIME-STONE (NOT RECOMMENDED FOR EXTREMELY NARROW TIRES).
* THE START IS AT DEVOE BEACH AT 9AM. THE TRANSITION FROM KAYAKING TO BIKING IS ALSO AT DEVOE BEACH. THE FINISH-LINE IS NEAR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING. REFRESHMENTS, AWARDS, AND PRIZES ARE BACK AT DEVOE BEACH. THE AWARD CEREMONY BEGINS AT 11AM.
* CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 8 AM AT DEVOE PUBLIC BEACH IN INDIAN RIVER.
* REGISTRATION INCLUDES FREE REFRESHMENTS, FREE T-SHIRT AND ENTRY INTO DRAWINGS FOR GREAT PRIZES.
* BEAUTIFUL WOOD PLAQUES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP FINISHERS IN EACH AGE/GENDER CATEGORY.
* ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SUPPORT OUR BEAUTIFUL TRAILS IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN.
* PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN BICYCLE AND PROPER HELMET AND KAYAK WITH PADDLE, AND COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFE-JACKET.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT CONTACT TOP OF MICHIGAN TRAILS COUNCIL 231-348-8280 OR EMAIL BTN@TRAILSCOUNCIL.ORG.
* THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO MAINTAIN QUALITY TRAILS IN OUR LOCAL AREA. $60 UNTIL MAY 31, $70 UNTIL JUNE 30, $80 UNTIL JULY 19, $90 ON SITE (SPACE PERMITTING). TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE AN EVENT SHIRT, REGISTER BY JULY 10TH.
Races
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Indian River Kayak Bike Biathlon
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$64.60
OPENS 01 APR
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