You can run, bike, and swim across East Grand Rapids at the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon and Duathlon.
Now in it's 33rd year, the race has become on of the most popular racing events in West Michigan. The race is happening on September 10, starting at Reeds Lake, then it goes through Gaslight Village and other East Grand Rapids neighborhoods.
There are a variety of distances and events to choose from:
Triathlon | Duathlon |
AquaBike | Relay |
750 Meter Swim | 5K | 750 Meter Swim | 750 Meter Swim |
20K Bike | 20K Bike | 20K Bike | 20K Bike |
5K Run | 5K Run | N/A | 5K Run |
If you really want to challenge yourself and go beyond the triathlon, they're also giving racers the option to try the Olympic distances:
Triathlon | Duathlon |
AquaBike | Relay |
1500 Meter Swim | 5K | 1500 Meter Swim | 1500 Meter Swim |
40K Bike | 40K Bike | 40K Bike | 40K Bike |
10K Run | 10K Run | N/A | 10K Run |
If being a triathlete doesn't sound like a good time, the Reeds Lake Triathlon is still looking for volunteers to help out with the event.
To register to race or volunteer, click here.