
Driathlon is a triathlon race on September 20, 2026 in Bay City, MI, with entry fees from $65 to $75.
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
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
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
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
Coming Up
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Last TRI
77 miles away
Plan your trip
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Driathlon
Sep 20, 2026