6th Annual Grand River Color Tour Triathlon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Eaton Rapids, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2k Kayak - 5k Run - 15mi Bike | –Run 3.1 mi · Bike 15 mi | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $75 | 60 |
| 5K Run ONLY | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $30 | 50 |
| 5K Run Sponsor Registration | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | Free | 3 |
| Kayak Rental | – | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $15 | 20 |
| Relay Team Sponsor Registration | Relay | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | Free | 3 |
| Triathlon Giveaway! | TriathlonOpen water swim | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | Free | 2 |
| Triathlon Relay Team (EACH TEAM MEMBER MUST REGISTER SEPERATELY) | TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $45 | 50 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2k Kayak - 5k Run - 15mi Bike: $75 until Oct 3.
- 5K Run ONLY: $30 until Sep 28.
- Kayak Rental: $15 until Oct 3.
- Triathlon Giveaway!: Free until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:36 AM, and the 2k Kayak - 5k Run - 15mi Bike starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 880 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
114 Mill St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 114 Mill St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 880 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Triathlon, 5K, Relay
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is 6th Annual Grand River Color Tour Triathlon?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Triathlon, 5K, Relay.
- Where does it start?
- 114 Mill St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827.
From the organizers
Register today to compete in our 5th Annual Grand River Color Tour Triathlon with a twist. This race will feature a 2k kayaking paddle, a 15-mile cycle, and a 5k run during the most colorful season of the year in Eaton Rapids. Additionally, the final leg of the 5k, runners will be blasted with powder coloring leaving each racer to finish the competition in a uniquely colored way. The race will begin with kayaking at 8:30 am. Registration/check in will begin at 7:00 am and must be complete by 8:00 am. There is also an option to participate in the 5K Only or do the Triathlon as a Relay Team of 3.