River Trail Adventure Triathlon

5.0 · 1 review
  • Date Sat 20th June 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Lowell, Michigan
  • Price Free - $96.40
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 10 Mile

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Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the River Trail Adventure Triathlon on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the scenic town of Lowell, Kent! As West Michigan's only "DRI" triathlon, this unique event swaps swimming for kayaking, offering participants an exciting mix of activities with two race distances to choose from: the TRI-HARD and the TRI-HARDER.

The TRI-HARD features a 1-mile kayak journey along the beautiful Flat River, a 6.5-mile bike loop through picturesque landscapes, and a 1.5-mile run through downtown's charming trails. For those seeking a greater challenge, the TRI-HARDER includes a 2-mile kayak, a 16-mile bike ride that takes you around Fallasburg Park and up Montcalm Mountain, and a 3.5-mile run through the hilly terrain of the North Country Trail. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time participant, this family-friendly event welcomes all ages and skill levels. Gather your friends and sign up as a relay team, or join as a free agent if you want to compete solo. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while engaging in healthy competition!

Organiser's Description

WEST MICHIGAN'S ONLY "DRI" TRIATHLON!



This modified triathlon sports kayaking instead of swimming, a hybrid of paved and dirt trail biking, and a mix of trail and road running. Take on the challenge individually or compete with a team of two or three. The race is split into two distances -- TRI-HARD and TRI-HARDER.

TRI-HARD
1-mile Kayak up and back down the beautiful Flat River
6.5-mile Bike loop along the Flat River, past the Fallasburg Powerhouse, around the Lowell State Game Area, and back
1.5-mile Run through sections of the downtown North Country Trail

TRI-HARDER
2-mile Kayak up and down the beautiful Flat River
16-mile Bike loop up the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail, around Fallasburg Park, up the Montcalm Mountain, and back
3.5-mile Run through the hilly North Country Trail north of town

All ages and experiences welcome! We are dedicated to making this a family-friendly event while also bolstering healthy competition. Participants are required to bring their own bike (the routes are partially paved but do travel on some dirt roads and gravel pathways, thus, a hybrid bike would most likely work best for this route) and are encouraged to supply their own kayak or rent through Bill & Paul's Sporthaus for an additional $35 due on race day.

WANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT DON'T FEEL CONFIDENT IN YOUR ABILITIES WITH ONE OF THE LEGS?

Sign up as a relay team!

WANT TO COMPETE IN ONLY ONE EVENT BUT CAN'T FIND ANYONE TO JOIN YOU?

Sign up as a free agent and specify the event(s) you want to compete in and we will pair you up with other free agents!

SIGN-UP NOTES
- All kayak participants must have a PFD with them while on the river
- Any participants under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian verify and sign their registration form
- All participants will be given a River Trail Triathlon T-shirt upon registration, if registered BEFORE 6/1/2025.

Races

  • Tri-Hard (Individual)

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    1-mile Kayak 6.5-mile Bike 1.5-mile Run/walk
  • Tri-Hard (Relay Team)

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $64.60

    1-mile Kayak 6.5-mile Bike 1.5-mile Run/walk
  • Tri-Harder (Individual)

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $69.90

    2-mile Kayak 16-mile Bike 3.5-mile Run/walk
  • Tri-Harder (Relay Team)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $96.40

    2-mile Kayak 16-mile Bike 3.5-mile Run/walk
  • Free Agent

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $22.20

    Sign up as a free agent and we'll assign you to a team!
  • Donations ONLY - Non-Participants

    Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    Free

    Specify your donation amount when prompted. Thank you for helping our cause!
  • Kayak Rental Signup

    Incl. $2.92 Fee

    Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $35.00

    OPENS 22 MAY
    Please use this registration ticket to reserve your kayak rental from Bill & Paul's Sporthaus!

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Jami avatar
Jami

Β·8 months ago

What a fun event! We had a blast. I hope it continues to grow. Thank you to all the volunteers.

Location

238 High St SE, Lowell, 49331, MI, United States

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