Grand Rapids Triathlon is Michigan’s largest independent triathlon. The flat and fast course is ideal for the new and experienced triathlete alike. Participants can enjoy a beautiful swim in the lake-like Thornapple River, ride the flat country-road bike course then finish with a run on a scenic and shaded course with loads of local support. Known as one of the best welcoming races for first-time triathletes, GRTri offers several free clinics leading up to the event, a pre-race swim, group pre-rides at the race site and an amazing expo.
GRTri takes place over two days, to make for one epic weekend of multisport racing. Saturday showcases the short courses with super sprint and sprint distances, while Sunday boasts the longer course with Olymic and half distances. GRTri also offers aquabike, duathlon, relay and swim-only events. The next Grand Rapids Triathlon is set to take place on June 7 & 8, 2025.
Race Location:
Ada, Michigan
Transition Area located in Ada Park (1116 Buttrick Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301)
Race Start at Boat Launch at Thornapple River. Dr. & Buttrick Ave. (Thornapple/Buttrick)
USAT Championships
2024 Grand Rapids Triathlon
Host of MI State Age Group & High School Championship
2022 Grand Rapids Triathlon
Host of MI State Age Group & High School Championship
2021 Grand Rapids Triathlon
Host of MI State Age Group & High School Championship, North Central Multisport Festival, North Central Youth Regional Championship
2020 Grand Rapids Triathlon
Host of MI State Age Group & High School Championship, North Central Multisport Festival, North Central Youth Regional Championship
2019 Grand Rapids Triathlon
Host of MI State Age Group & High School Championship, North Central Multisport Festival, North Central Youth Regional Championship
2018 Grand Rapids Triathlon
Host of the USAT Clydesdale & Athena National Championships and MI State High School Championship
2017 Grand Rapids Triathlon
Host of the USAT Clydesdale & Athena National Championships and MI State High School Championship
2016 Grand Rapids Triathlon
Host of the USAT Clydesdale & Athena National Championships
2015 Grand Rapids Triathlon
Host of the USAT Clydesdale & Athena National Championships
2014 Grand Rapids Triathlon
Host of the USAT Long Course National Championships
For USAT Information visit: www.usatriathlon.org
Races
Half Tri – 1.2 Swim, 56 Bike, 13.1 Run
Half Relay – 1.2 Swim, 56 Bike, 13.1 Run
Half Aquabike – 1.2 Swim, 56 Bike
Half Duathlon – 3.1 Run, 56 Bike, Run 13.1 miles
Half Swim-Only – 1.2 Swim
Olympic Tri – 1500m Swim, 24.8 Bike, 6.2 Run
Olympic Relay – 1500m Swim, 24.8 Bike, 6.2 Run
Olympic Aquabike – 1500m Swim, 24.8 Bike
Olympic Duathlon – 3.1 Run, 24.8 Bike, 6.2 Run
Olympic Swim-Only – 1500m Swim
Sprint Tri – 600m Swim, 12.4 Bike, 3.1 Run
Sprint Relay – 600m Swim, 12.4 Bike, 3.1 Run
Sprint Aquabike – 600m Swim, 12.4 Bike
Sprint Duathlon – 1.6 Run, 12.4 Bike, 3.1 Run
Sprint Swim-Only– 600m Swim
Super Sprint Tri – 300m Swim, 6.2 Bike, 1.6 Run
Super Sprint Relay – 300m Swim, 6.2 Bike, 1.6 Run
Super Sprint Aquabike – 300m Swim, 6.2 Bike
Super Sprint Duathlon – 1.6 Run, 6.2 Bike, 1.6 Run
For more information about the Grand Rapids Triathlon please contact us here.
