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Ann Arbor Tri, Du, & Aquabike 2027

Date
Saturday, July 10, 2027
Start time
7:30 AM start (Detroit)
Entry fee
From $55 · goes up to $154 on Dec 31, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Olympic AquabikeAquabikeBike 0.9 miJul 10, 20277:30 AM$144$154 after Dec 31, 2026–
Olympic RelayOlympic TriathlonRelay or teamJul 10, 20277:30 AM$265$284 after Dec 31, 2026–
Olympic TriathlonOlympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Run 5.3 miJul 10, 20277:30 AM$144$154 after Dec 31, 2026–
Sprint DuathlonDuathlonRun 1.5 mi · Run 3.5 miJul 10, 20277:30 AM$123$131 after Dec 31, 2026–
Sprint RelaySprint TriathlonRelay or teamJul 10, 20277:30 AM$216$232 after Dec 31, 2026–
Sprint TriathlonSprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Run 3.5 miJul 10, 20277:30 AM$123$131 after Dec 31, 2026–
Open Water 1 Mile Swim1 MileJul 10, 20278:30 AM$55$59 after Dec 31, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Aquabike fee goes up to $154 on Dec 31, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Olympic Aquabike and Olympic Triathlon: $144 until Dec 30, then $154 until Mar 31, then $164 until Apr 30, then $179 until May 31, then $195 until Jul 5, then $205 until Jul 10.
  • Olympic Relay: $265 until Dec 30, then $284 until Mar 31, then $302 until Apr 30, then $331 until May 31, then $359 until Jul 5, then $379 until Jul 10.
  • Sprint Duathlon and Sprint Triathlon: $123 until Dec 30, then $131 until Mar 31, then $140 until Apr 30, then $153 until May 31, then $166 until Jul 5, then $175 until Jul 10.
  • Sprint Relay: $216 until Dec 30, then $232 until Mar 31, then $247 until Apr 30, then $270 until May 31, then $294 until Jul 5, then $309 until Jul 10.

Online registration closes Jul 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:07 AM, and the Olympic Aquabike starts at 7:30 AM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Halfmoon Lake Day Use Facility, Pinckney Recreation Area, Gregory, MI 48137

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Sprint

121
finishers
2:00:31
median
1:24:30
winning time
38% / 62%
women / men
median 2:00:311:25:263:11:27
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Olympic

90
finishers
3:14:25
median
2:23:16
winning time
22% / 78%
women / men

Sprint Duathlon

18
finishers
1:48:37
median
1:29:56
winning time
33% / 67%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Ann Arbor Tri, Du, & Aquabike. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Ann Arbor Tri, Du, & Aquabike?

At the 2024 Sprint, the fastest tenth finished in 1:35:00 or better, the top quarter in 1:40:57, and half the field in 2:00:31; the last tenth came in after 2:34:34.

At the 2024 Olympic, the fastest tenth finished in 2:36:08 or better, the top quarter in 2:52:55, and half the field in 3:14:25; the last tenth came in after 3:52:41.

At the 2024 Sprint Duathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:34:31 or better, the top quarter in 1:40:58, and half the field in 1:48:37; the last tenth came in after 2:30:32.

Third place by age group, 2024 Sprint
AgeWomenMen
20-291:36:341:54:19
30-391:42:341:28:10
40-491:49:471:37:55
50-592:09:101:52:43
60-69n/a1:43:27
70+n/a2:06:30

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.

Finishers by year

Up 10 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Ann Arbor Tri, Du, & Aquabike Sprint Triathlon year by year

From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 128 to 121 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:07:58 to 2:00:31.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2024121 (+27%)2:00:31under 1:35:001:24:30
202395 (-1%)1:52:14under 1:32:571:21:36
202296 (-25%)2:19:03under 1:54:261:32:13
20211282:07:58under 1:44:071:31:05

From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Ann Arbor Tri, Du, & Aquabike cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Bike Support

Aberdeen Bike will be on-site to help you with any last-minute bicycle needs before the start of the race! We also recommend visiting Aberdeen in Chelsea, MI before race day to make sure your bike is race-ready! Meet Kevin, owner of…

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup Information. Participants have three opportunities to pick up their race packets before the race. Your packet includes your bib number, bike stickers, swim cap, and T-shirt. Please bring a photo ID. You may pick up for…

Schedule and packet pickup

Pre-Race Athlete Briefing Info + Recording

Please join us the Tuesday before race day at noon for our Pre-Race Athlete Briefing via Zoom. All you need to know for a successful race will be presented, followed by Q&A. We strongly suggest you attend. The Zoom link will be sent to all…

Schedule and packet pickup

Triathlon 101

Triathlon 101. Time: 5 p.m. (during packet pickup). Place: Transition Area at the race site. What: Meet the race director to learn what you need to have the best race ever! She will address course details, equipment, rules, and race hints…

Parking and travel

Parking and Recreation Passports

There is plenty of parking in the park. Follow Event Parking signs as you enter the park at 8725 Hankerd Rd, Gregory, MI. Please be sure you have a current Recreation Passport. Vehicles without Recreation Passports will be issued notices…

Rules and FAQ

Relay Information

Part 1: Registration. If you are a Team Captain: Click “Register”. Select “Relay”. Continue with Registration, including filling out the following questions:“CREATE TEAM”. Pay for the registration in full, your team members will pay you…

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Race details

Where
Halfmoon Lake Day Use Facility, Pinckney Recreation Area, Gregory, MI 48137Map
Course
Road
Results posted by the race
2025 Results
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, 1 Mile
Editions
2027 (Jul 10, 2027), 2026 (Jul 11, 2026), 2025 (Jul 12, 2025), 2024 (Jul 13, 2024), 2023 (Jul 15, 2023), 2022 (Aug 6, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Ann Arbor Tri, Du, & Aquabike?
Saturday, July 10, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $55 before processing fees, and rises to $154 on Dec 31, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jul 10, 2027, 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.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?
Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, 1 Mile.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2024, 121 athletes finished the Sprint; the median finish was 2:00:31 and the winner finished in 1:24:30.
Where does it start?
Halfmoon Lake Day Use Facility, Pinckney Recreation Area, Gregory, MI 48137.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Since 1986, the iconic and classic Ann Arbor Tri has been held in the Pinckney Recreation Area at Halfmoon Lake, one of the largest state parks in all of Michigan. You’ll swim the open waters of Halfmoon, bike the rolling paved country roads of the surrounding rural area, and then run the Potowatomi Trail. It’s a classic course you’ll come back to again and again.

Choose Your Challenge!

Olympic Triathlon — 1500 meter swim (64 lengths in a standard metric pool), 28-mile paved road bike, 5.3-mile trail run (Yes, it's really an Olympic: (USAT Distances Defined)

Sprint Triathlon — 750-meter swim (32 lengths in a standard metric pool),14-mile paved road bike, 3.5 mile trail run

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