Sprint Triathlon Olympic Triathlon Duathlon Aquabike

Bear Lake Triathlon

Date: Last held May 24, 2026, next date to be announced
Location: North Muskegon, Michigan

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Water temperature and wetsuits at Bear Lake Triathlon

Around May 24, Bear Lake typically runs about 67°F at the surface (64 to 72°F across 2011 to 2020). Wetsuits were legal every year at this date.

A model estimate from the USGS lake temperature model (daily surface temperatures for US lakes), not a measurement. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.

Start location and course

701 Fleming St, North Muskegon, MI 49445

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Where Bear Lake Triathlon ranks

No. 33 of 50 on Coldest triathlon swims

National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.

Race details

Where: 701 Fleming St, North Muskegon, MI 49445Map
Course: Road
Distances: Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
Editions: 2026 (May 24, 2026), 2025 (May 25, 2025), 2024 (May 26, 2024), 2023 (May 28, 2023), 2022 (May 29, 2022)
Status: The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon Relay, Sprint Duathlon, Sprint Duathlon Relay.

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Quick answers

When is Bear Lake Triathlon?: The next date has not been announced.
How much does it cost?: See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances are offered?: Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike.
Where does it start?: 701 Fleming St, North Muskegon, MI 49445.