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Weather History: Second Weekend in June

  • 2024 Race Day Water Temp – 69 degrees
  • 2023 Race Day Water Temp – 72 degrees
  • 2022 Race Day Water Temp – 68 degrees
  • 2021 Race Day Water Temp – 76 degrees
  • 2019 Race Day Water Temp – 72 degrees
  • 2018 Race Day Water Temp – 69 degrees
  • 2017 Race Day Water Temp – 71 degrees
  • 2016 Race Day Water Temp – 73 degrees

Grand Rapids Triathlon Historical Weather

Weather Cancellation Policy

While we will make every effort to start and continue our event on race day at the scheduled time, the weather is unpredictable. The decision to delay or cancel an event is not made solely by the race directors. It is made in conjunction with Sheriff, Medical and local meteorologists.

Typically if rain only is present, we will attempt to start the event on time or possibly delay until visibility is determined at a safe level.

Lightning is perhaps the most common, and potentially dangerous, inclement weather condition. In the event of lightning, guidelines by the NCAA and NSSL (National Severe Storms Laboratory) will be followed. The NCAA and NSSL strongly recommend terminating activity when the lightning is visible.

If unsafe to begin or continue any event when lightning is present. Thus, if lightning is visible the first step will be to delay the start of the event for 1 hour. If lightning is still present after 1 hour, we will delay for an additional hour and potentially reduce the longer distance events. Depending on the weather forecast, the event will be canceled as early after the 1-hour delay. If lightning strikes during the event, the event will be immediately canceled with no delays.

If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, no refunds or deferrals on entry fees will be given. All prize money and unused food will be donated to charity.

Delays and cancellations will be announced over the PA, posted on our FB page and all race staff will be notified immediately to communicate with their volunteers, etc. If the event is canceled mid-day, vehicles will be dispatched to pick up athletes at aid stations and on the course and/or asked to seek nearby shelter.

Grand Rapids Triathlon Inclement Weather Policy
For information on what will happen in the event of inclement weather, please review our Weather Policy (PDF).

For more information about the Grand Rapids Triathlon please contact us here.