Ugly Dog Triathlon

Saturday, July 22, 2023 Past event

9:30 AM EDT

Grass Lake, Michigan

$55.00–$225.00 · 9 races

Ultra, Sprint, Olympic

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition at the Ugly Dog Triathlon on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, in the scenic Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan! This iconic event, known as the original gravel triathlon, takes place at the picturesque Waterloo Recreation Area. Participants will kick off the adrenaline-pumping race with a refreshing swim in Big Portage Lake, followed by an exciting bike ride along stunning gravel roads, and culminating in a challenging trail run.

With a variety of race distances available, including super sprint, sprint, and Olympic triathlons, as well as aqua bike, duathlon, and relay options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Emphasizing a fun and inclusive atmosphere, the Ugly Dog Triathlon encourages friendly competition without strict drafting rules, making it a perfect event for athletes of all levels. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and experience the thrill of triathlon in a beautiful setting!

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Races

Olympic Triathlon

Includes T-Shirt

1500m swim/50k bike/10k run

9:00 AM EDT

$195.00

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Sprint Triathlon

Includes T-Shirt

750m swim/20k bike/5k run

9:30 AM EDT

$155.00

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Olympic Duathlon

Includes T-Shirt

2.5k run/50k bike/10k run

9:00 AM EDT

$185.00

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Sprint Duathlon

Includes T-Shirt

2.5k run/20k bike/5k run

9:30 AM EDT

$145.00

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Olympic Aquabike

Includes T-Shirt

1500m swim/50k bike

9:00 AM EDT

$185.00

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Sprint Aquabike

Includes T-Shirt

750m swim/20k bike

9:30 AM EDT

$145.00

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Olympic Relay

Includes T-Shirt

1500m swim/50k bike/10k run

9:00 AM EDT

$225.00

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Sprint Relay

Includes T-Shirt

750m swim/20k bike/5k run

9:30 AM EDT

$195.00

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Ugly Dog Virtual Event
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 July: Ugly Dog Virtual. You pick the distance, the venue and when you are going to do your event. This is an untimed, on your own effort.

9:30 AM EDT

$55.00

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Organiser's description

UGLY DOG GRAVEL TRI: THE ORIGINAL GRAVEL TRIATHLON

Ugly Dog is based out of Waterloo Recreation Area in Grass Lake, Michigan. The race begins with a swim in Big Portage Lake followed by a bike ride on amazing gravel roads, and finished with a trail run.

This event offers super sprint, sprint, and olympic distance triathlons, aqua bike, duathlon, and relay. With 12 different events there is something for everyone!

In the spirit of bike racing, drafting rules will not be enforced in the Ugly Dog events and aerobars are not allowed.

USA Triathlon Membership/One-Day Pass
You will be asked to enter your current USAT Membership number during checkout. USAT Membership or One Day Pass is required to participate in this USAT Sanctioned event. One Day Pass fee is $15.

The venue for this event requires either a Michigan Recreation passport on your vehicle or a $10 one day parking pass to purchase onsite.