The Dirty Mitten - 2024 USAT Gravel National Championship

Sunday, September 22, 2024 Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Middleville, Michigan
$55.00–$489.00 · 13 races
Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition at The Dirty Mitten, the 2024 USAT Gravel National Championship, taking place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in the picturesque setting of Middleville, Barry, Michigan. This unique event, hosted at Camp Manitou-lin, is packed with excitement as it features three race distances catering to participants of all skill levels. Choose from The Shorty, a beginner-friendly sprint option, The Long One, an Olympic distance race serving as the National Championship for both triathlon and duathlon, or challenge yourself with The Half Crazy, renowned as one of the toughest half-distance events in the country.

With 13 different events to select from, including triathlon, aquabike, duathlon, and relay options, there's something for everyone! Plus, you can even join virtually if you prefer. Experience the thrill of competition while enjoying breathtaking views and the chance to explore local attractions like the Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and John Ball Zoo. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event that promises to be both fun and rewarding. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day at The Dirty Mitten!

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  • The Shorty Triathlon (2024 Gravel National Championship)

    Includes T-Shirt

    Swim 750m, Bike 14 Miles, Run 5k

    9:00 AM EDT

    $169.00

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  • The Shorty Duathlon

    Includes T-Shirt

    Run 5k, Bike 14 Miles, Run 5k

    9:00 AM EDT

    $159.00

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  • The Shorty Aquabike

    Includes T-Shirt

    Swim 750m, Bike 14 Miles

    9:00 AM EDT

    $159.00

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  • The Shorty Relay

    Includes T-Shirt

    Swim 750m, Bike 14 Miles, Run 5k

    9:00 AM EDT

    $209.00

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  • The Long One Triathlon (2024 Gravel National Championship)

    Includes T-Shirt

    Swim 1500m, Bike 31.9 Miles, Run 10k

    8:30 AM EDT

    $209.00

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  • The Long One Duathlon (2024 Gravel National Championship)

    Includes T-Shirt

    Run 5k, Bike 31.9 Miles, Run 10k

    8:30 AM EDT

    $199.00

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  • The Long One Aquabike

    Includes T-Shirt

    Swim 1500m, Bike 31.9 Miles

    8:30 AM EDT

    $199.00

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  • The Long One Relay

    Includes T-Shirt

    Swim 1500m, Bike 31.9 Miles, Run 10k

    8:30 AM EDT

    $249.00

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  • The Half Crazy Triathlon

    Includes T-Shirt

    Swim 2250, Bike 54.81Miles, Run 13.1 miles

    8:00 AM EDT

    $449.00

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  • The Half Crazy Duathlon

    Includes T-Shirt

    Run 5k, Bike 54.81Miles, Run 13.1 miles

    8:00 AM EDT

    $439.00

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  • The Half Crazy Aquabike

    Includes T-Shirt

    Swim 2250, Bike 54.81Miles

    8:00 AM EDT

    $439.00

    Entries closed

  • The Half Crazy Relay

    Includes T-Shirt

    Swim 2250, Bike 54.81Miles, Run 13.1 miles

    8:00 AM EDT

    $489.00

    Entries closed

  • The Dirty Mitten Virtual

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    For 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.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $55.00

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Organiser's description

THE DIRTY MITTEN IS PROUD TO BE THE 2024 USAT GRAVEL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ALONG WITH BEING THE GRAVEL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE UNIVERSE (yeah, we made that last one up, but the event is so good we are sticking with it)!

Based out of Camp Manitou-lin in Middleville, MI, The Dirty Mitten offers a beginner friendly sprint option (The Shorty), a more challenging Olympic distance that will serve as the National Championship for both Tri and Du (The Long One), and one of, if not the, most difficult half distance event in the country (The Half Crazy).

13 EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM: 4 events at each distance: The Shorty (sprintish), The Long One (olympicish), and The Half Crazy (halfish) all featuring 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!

Location

1095 N Briggs Rd, Middleville, 49333, MI, United States

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