Grand Rapids Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, June 13, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Ada, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $46.33 · goes up to $49.67 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 miOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20277:00 AM | $359$379 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Half Duathlon | DuathlonRun 3.1 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 mi | Jun 13, 20277:00 AM | $359$379 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Half Swim Only | Other | Jun 13, 20277:00 AM | $65$75 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Half Triathlon | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20277:00 AM | $359$379 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Half Triathlon Relay (2 person) | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20277:00 AM | $224.50$234.50 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Half Triathlon Relay (3 person) | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20277:00 AM | $149.67$156.33 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 miOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20277:45 AM | $149$159 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Duathlon | DuathlonRun 3.1 mi · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi | Jun 13, 20277:45 AM | $149$159 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Swim Only | 1 Mile | Jun 13, 20277:45 AM | $65$75 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20277:45 AM | $149$159 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon Relay (2 person) | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20277:45 AM | $107$112 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon Relay (3 person) | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20277:45 AM | $71.33$74.67 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 600 m · Bike 12.4 miOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:30 AM | $124$134 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon | DuathlonRun 1.6 mi · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Jun 13, 20278:30 AM | $124$134 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Swim Only | Other | Jun 13, 20278:30 AM | $65$75 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 600 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:30 AM | $124$134 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon Relay (2 person) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 600 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:30 AM | $79.50$84.50 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon Relay (3 person) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 600 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:30 AM | $53$56.33 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Super Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 300 m · Bike 6.2 miOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:55 AM | $114$124 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Super Sprint Duathlon | DuathlonRun 1.6 mi · Bike 6.2 mi · Run 1.6 mi | Jun 13, 20278:55 AM | $114$124 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Super Sprint Swim Only | Other | Jun 13, 20278:55 AM | $65$75 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Super Sprint Triathlon | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 6.2 mi · Run 1.6 miOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:55 AM | $114$124 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Super Sprint Triathlon Relay (2 person) | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 6.2 mi · Run 1.6 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:55 AM | $69.50$74.50 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Super Sprint Triathlon Relay (3 person) | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 6.2 mi · Run 1.6 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:55 AM | $46.33$49.67 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| GRTri Virtual EventVirtual | – | Jun 13, 2027 | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Super Sprint Triathlon fee goes up to $49.67 on Jan 1, 2027.
The swim at Grand Rapids Triathlon
This is an open water swim at Thornapple River.
From the organizer's own race information (source). Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Aquabike and Half Duathlon and Half Triathlon: $359 until Dec 31, then $379 until Mar 15, then $399 until Jun 5, then $409 until Jun 13.
- Half Swim Only: $65 until Dec 31, then $75 until Feb 28, then $85 until May 9, then $95 until Jun 12.
- Half Triathlon Relay (2 person): $224.50 until Dec 31, then $234.50 until Feb 28, then $244.50 until May 9, then $249.50 until Jun 12.
- Half Triathlon Relay (3 person): $149.67 until Dec 31, then $156.33 until Feb 28, then $163 until May 9, then $166.33 until Jun 12.
Online registration closes Jun 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:02 AM, and the Half Aquabike starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 770 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1116 Buttrick Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301
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 Grand Rapids Triathlon ranks
- No. 20 of 50 on Cheapest olympic triathlons in the US
- No. 49 of 50 on Cheapest sprint triathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 13 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 88°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
- 1116 Buttrick Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 770 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Half Iron Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, 1 Mile, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 13, 2027), 2026 (Jun 7, 2026), 2025 (Jun 7, 2025), 2024 (Jun 8, 2024), 2023 (Jun 10, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Grand Rapids Triathlon?
- Sunday, June 13, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $46.33 before processing fees, and rises to $49.67 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 13, 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?
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Half Iron Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, 1 Mile, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 1116 Buttrick Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301.
From the organizers
Join us for the Grand Rapids Triathlon on Sunday, June 13, 2027, in Ada, Michigan. Choose from Super Sprint, Sprint, Olympic, and Half distances, with triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, relay, and swim-only options. A virtual event is also available.
Explore courses, race-weekend details, and first-timer information at the Grand Rapids Triathlon website. Select Event Info here for available events, registration dates, and current prices.