Mark Mellon Triathlon & 5k

Saturday, August 9, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Gaylord, Michigan

Free–$118.35 · 6 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition and fun at the Mark Mellon Triathlon & 5k on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the picturesque town of Gaylord, Otsego! This exciting event will kick off with a race packet pickup and late registration at 6:30 a.m. at the beautiful Otsego Lake County Park. Athletes can choose from various race distances, including the Sprint Triathlon featuring a 750m swim, 20k bike, and 5k run starting at 8:00 a.m., or the Kayak Triathlon, which includes a 1-mile paddle followed by a 20k bike and a 5k run, beginning at 8:05 a.m. For families, the Kids Swim/Run (100m swim and 0.5-mile run) starts at 9:45 a.m., and the 5k Run will take off at 8:30 a.m.

Participants can enjoy a scenic course that takes them around the stunning Otsego Lake, with plenty of awards up for grabs for top finishers in various categories. Plus, all Kids Swim/Run participants will receive an award, and there's no entry fee for them

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Races

Sprint Triathlon - Individual

Incl. $7.15 Fee

750M Swim 20K Bike 5K Run

8:00 AM EDT

$97.15

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Sprint Triathlon - Relay Team

Incl. $8.35 Fee

2 or 3 person teams. All gender combinations. 750M Swim 20K Bike 5K Run

8:00 AM EDT

$118.35

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5k Run

Incl. $3.00 Fee

Starts at 8:30am

8:30 AM EDT

$33.00

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Kids Swim Run

100M Swim 2 Mile Bike Half Mile Run

10:00 AM EDT

Free

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Kayak Triathlon

Incl. $7.15 Fee

8:05 AM EDT

$97.15

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Kayak Triathlon Relay

Incl. $8.35 Fee

8:05 AM EDT

$118.35

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Race packet pickup & late registration will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, 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.