The Dirty Mitten Gravel Triathlon
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Middleville, Michigan
- Price $51.61 - $139.24
- Races 11 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
As you gear up for this thrilling competition, take advantage of the stunning local attractions, such as the Frederick Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park and the John Ball Zoo. With average air temperatures ranging from 54°F to 70°F and a comfortable water temperature of 67°F, you can expect ideal conditions for a day filled with fun and camaraderie. Don't miss out on your chance to be part of The Dirty Mitten experience—join us for a day of fitness, community, and excitement!
Organiser's Description
Based out of Camp Manitou-lin in Middleville, MI, The Dirty Mitten offers a beginner friendly sprint option (The Shorty), and a more challenging Olympic (The Long One) course.
9 EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM: 4 events at each distance: The Shorty (sprintish), The Long One (olympicish), both feature triathlon, aquabike, duathlon and relay... plus you can join us virtually!
TO DO: Frederick Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park [https://www.meijergardens.org/], John Ball Zoo [https://jbzoo.org/], Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum [https://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/]
AIRPORT: Gerald R Ford International Airport [https://www.grr.org/]
AIR TEMP (AVG): 54 F / 70 F
WATER TEMP (AVG): 67 F and wetsuit legal
We think we are awesome but will admit we are biased. Check out our athlete's forum [https://www.facebook.com/groups/297850544866464/] to ask questions from those who have already experienced the awesomeness that is The Dirty Mitten!
Races
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The Shorty Triathlon (Sprint)
Incl. $8.44 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$107.44
OPENS TOMORROWSwim 750m, Bike 14 Miles, Run 5k -
The Shorty Duathlon (Sprint)
Incl. $8.44 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$107.44
OPENS TOMORROWRun 5k, Bike 14 Miles, Run 5k -
The Shorty Aquabike (Sprint)
Incl. $8.44 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$107.44
OPENS TOMORROWSwim 750m, Bike 14 Miles -
The Shorty Relay - 2 Person (Sprint)
Incl. $6.07 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$65.57
OPENS TOMORROWSwim 750m, Bike 14 Miles, Run 5k -
The Shorty Relay - 3 Person (Sprint)
Incl. $5.28 Fee
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$51.61
OPENS TOMORROWSwim 750m, Bike 14 Miles, Run 5k -
The Long One Triathlon (Olympic)
Incl. $10.24 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$139.24
OPENS TOMORROWSwim 1500m, Bike 31.9 Miles, Run 10k -
The Long One Duathlon (Olympic)
Incl. $10.24 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$139.24
OPENS TOMORROWRun 5k, Bike 31.9 Miles, Run 10k -
The Long One Aquabike (Olympic)
Incl. $10.24 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$139.24
OPENS TOMORROWSwim 1500m, Bike 31.9 Miles -
The Long One Relay - 2 Person (Olympic)
Incl. $8.32 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$105.32
OPENS TOMORROWSwim 1500m, Bike 31.9 Miles, Run 10k -
The Long One Relay - 3 Person (Olympic)
Incl. $6.38 Fee
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$71.05
OPENS TOMORROWSwim 1500m, Bike 31.9 Miles, Run 10k -
The Dirty Mitten Virtual
Incl. $6.64 Fee & T-Shirt
$75.64
OPENS TOMORROWFor those athletes that are unable to race in-person with us, we are pleased to offer a virtual option that runs the entire month of September: The Dirty Mitten Virtual. You pick the distance, the venue and when you are going to do your event. This is an untimed, on your own effort.
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