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Driathlon

Driathlon is a triathlon race on September 20, 2026 in Bay City, MI, with entry fees from $65 to $75.

Date
September 20, 2026 (59 days to go)
Price
$65–$75
Sport
Triathlon
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From the Organizer

The Driathlon: a triathlon type event minus the swim plus the paddle!

Team/Relay Division: 5K Canoe (PROVIDED), 20K Bike, 5K Run. Done as a two-person team or two-person relay.  TEAM, both partners will participate in all 3 events; canoe bike run.  RELAY, both partners will canoe, one partner will bike, and the other partner will run (or one person does both) when the biker is finished. Age Category is combined age of partners.

Individual Kayak Division: 5K Paddle, 20K Bike, 5K Run.  Option of using your own kayak or we provide the kayak (different price points).

All prices are per person. Doing the Team/Relay, each partner pays the registration fee. 

Events

Individual Kayak (Yours)$65
2 Person Team - 2 People Canoe, Bike and Run$75
2 Person Relay - 2 people canoe/1 person Bike/1 person Run$75
Individual Kayak (Provided)$75

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

72°

Typical Low

50°

Chance of Rain

28%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Essexville, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:20 AMSunset 7:36 PMDaylight 12h 16m

Host City

About Bay City, MI

City Elevation

600 ft

Nearest Airport

MBS

MBS International Airport · 11 mi

Major Hub

GRR

Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 96 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

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Race Location

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Waiting For?

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59

Days to train

Race
Driathlon
Date
September 20, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.

Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.

Read the Guide

Triathlon

Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Bay City than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Driathlon?+
Driathlon is a triathlon race held in Bay City, Michigan on September 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more triathlon races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Driathlon?+
Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Bay City, Michigan at 3940 Boy Scout Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Driathlon?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Driathlon

Sep 20, 2026

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