
From the Organizer
Tri Goddess Tri celebrates women of all abilities, inspiring them to reach new heights of health and set new fitness goals by training for and completing a triathlon. Held just 12 miles west of Chelsea at the Portage Lake Unit of Waterloo State Recreation Area, surrounding our participants in scenery as beautiful and inspiring as themselves.
Tri Goddess Tri features min-sprint, sprint, and Olympic distance events:
All bike distances are on paved roads, rolling hills.
All runs are a mix of road and trail.
See course maps under "Event Details"
Sprint Triathlon — 800-meter lake swim, 10.3-mile bike ride, 3-mile run
Super Sprint Triathlon (Formerly Mini Sprint) — 400-meter lake swim, 10.3-mile bike ride, 1.5-mile
Sprint Duathlon (run bike run) — 1.5-mile run, 10.3-mile bike ride, 3-mile run
Sprint Aquabike (swim-bike)— 800-meter lake swim, 10.3-mile bike ride
Sprint Relay — team up with one or two friends to complete the Sprint Triathlon together
Park Entry
A State Park permit or Recreation Passport is needed to enter Waterloo State Recreation Area. Visit the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' website here for pricing and more information.
This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT) therefore all participants must have an annual membership or purchase a one-day membership. These options will be available during the registration process. The annual membership fee is $50 and the one-day fee is $15. To learn more about USAT visit https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/.
To learn more about USAT, USAT membership, USAT rules, and USAT most violated rules, CLICK HERE.
The race director, Eva Solomon, is a USAT Level 2 Certified Race Director. This is the highest level available, she is the only Level 2 USAT Certified race director in Michigan and 1 of only 11 in the country.
Please note that in the interest of safety, all courses are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the race director. You can view all courses here.
Goddesses, stick around for post-race food and festivities! Our Epic staff and volunteers will be cooking up pancakes, breakfast burritos, and more for all race participants.
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
82°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chelsea, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
992 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Tri Goddess Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tri Goddess Triathlon
Jun 27, 2026