Mark Mellon Triathlon & 5k
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Gaylord, Michigan
- Price Free - $97.15
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, Sprint
Event summary
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
Organiser's Description
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. $5.95 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$75.95
750M Swim 20K Bike 5K Run -
Sprint Triathlon - Relay Team
Incl. $7.15 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$97.15
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)
$23.00
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. $5.95 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$75.95
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Kayak Triathlon Relay
Incl. $7.15 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$97.15
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