Mark Mellon Triathlon & 5k
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Gaylord, Michigan
- Price Free - $86.55
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, Sprint
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition at the Mark Mellon Triathlon & 5K in the beautiful setting of Gaylord, Otsego on Saturday, August 9, 2025! This exciting event features a variety of race distances catering to athletes of all ages and skill levels. Participants can choose from the Sprint Triathlon, which includes a 750m swim, 20k bike, and a 5k run, or the Kayak Triathlon, featuring a 1-mile paddle, 20k bike, and 5k run. For the little ones, there’s a fun Kids Swim/Run event that includes a 100-meter swim followed by a half-mile run.
Races kick off early, with the Sprint Triathlon starting at 8 AM and the 5K Run beginning at 8:30 AM. Don’t miss the chance to participate in a relay format for both the Sprint and Kayak Triathlons, allowing teams of 2 or 3 to join in on the fun. Awards will be presented at 10:30 AM, recognizing the top competitors in various categories, including prize money for the top finishers in the Sprint and Kayak Triathlons. With post
Races kick off early, with the Sprint Triathlon starting at 8 AM and the 5K Run beginning at 8:30 AM. Don’t miss the chance to participate in a relay format for both the Sprint and Kayak Triathlons, allowing teams of 2 or 3 to join in on the fun. Awards will be presented at 10:30 AM, recognizing the top competitors in various categories, including prize money for the top finishers in the Sprint and Kayak Triathlons. With post
Organiser's Description
Race packet pickup & late registration will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, 2025 from 6:30-7:30 a.m. at the Otsego Lake County Park (under the pavilion). All competitors must check in and receive race numbers/timing chip before 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
Sprint Triathlon (750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run)- 8am
Course: swim in county park swim area, bike clockwise around Otsego Lake, run 5k N to turnaround on Fowler Lk. Rd.
Swim: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2894583475 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2894583475]
Wetsuits will be allowed, average water temperature this time of year is about 72 degrees, swim caps are optional
Bike: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2894586127
Run: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2894588098
Sprint Triathlon Relay- may be 2 or 3 person teams, 8AM start
Kayak Triathlon (1 mile paddle, 20k bike, 5k run) 8:05AM start, must have a pfd on the boat or person during paddle portion
Paddle: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5062409269/
Kayak Triathlon Relay- may be 2 or 3 person teams, 8:05AM start
Kids Swim/Run (100 meter swim, 1/2 mile run)- 9:45AM start
5k Run- 8:30AM start
Course: N out of county park to turnaround on Fowler Lk. Rd. Out and back course.
Tshirts: those that sign up after August 1st are not guaranteed a shirt.
Awards: 10:30AM as soon as Kids Swim/Run finished, Top 3 overall male and female in Sprint Tri will receive prize money
Top male and female in Kayak Tri and 5k will receive prize money
Top 3 in 10 year age groups will receive award in both Sprint Tri, Kayak Tri & 5k
15 & under, 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, etc.
All Kids Swim/Run participants will receive award
All Kids Swim/Run participants are Free (must still sign waiver of liability)
There will be post race food and drink.
Sprint Triathlon (750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run)- 8am
Course: swim in county park swim area, bike clockwise around Otsego Lake, run 5k N to turnaround on Fowler Lk. Rd.
Swim: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2894583475 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2894583475]
Wetsuits will be allowed, average water temperature this time of year is about 72 degrees, swim caps are optional
Bike: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2894586127
Run: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2894588098
Sprint Triathlon Relay- may be 2 or 3 person teams, 8AM start
Kayak Triathlon (1 mile paddle, 20k bike, 5k run) 8:05AM start, must have a pfd on the boat or person during paddle portion
Paddle: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5062409269/
Kayak Triathlon Relay- may be 2 or 3 person teams, 8:05AM start
Kids Swim/Run (100 meter swim, 1/2 mile run)- 9:45AM start
5k Run- 8:30AM start
Course: N out of county park to turnaround on Fowler Lk. Rd. Out and back course.
Tshirts: those that sign up after August 1st are not guaranteed a shirt.
Awards: 10:30AM as soon as Kids Swim/Run finished, Top 3 overall male and female in Sprint Tri will receive prize money
Top male and female in Kayak Tri and 5k will receive prize money
Top 3 in 10 year age groups will receive award in both Sprint Tri, Kayak Tri & 5k
15 & under, 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, etc.
All Kids Swim/Run participants will receive award
All Kids Swim/Run participants are Free (must still sign waiver of liability)
There will be post race food and drink.
Races
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Sprint Triathlon - Individual
Incl. $5.35 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$65.35
750M Swim 20K Bike 5K Run -
Sprint Triathlon - Relay Team
Incl. $6.55 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$86.55
2 or 3 person teams. All gender combinations. 750M Swim 20K Bike 5K Run -
5K Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$18.00
Starts at 8:30am -
Kids Swim Run
Sat 9th August 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
100M Swim 2 Mile Bike Half Mile Run -
Kayak Triathlon
Incl. $5.35 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$65.35
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Kayak Triathlon Relay
Incl. $6.55 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$86.55
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