Driathlon
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 3940 Boy Scout Rd, Bay City, MI
- Distance
- 2 Person Team - 2 People Canoe, Bike and Run · 2 Person Relay - 2 people canoe/1 person Bike/1 person Run · Individual Kayak (Yours) & more
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
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.
Host City
About Bay City, MI
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Driathlon?
- Driathlon is a running 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 running 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, Bay City, MI. 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