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Welcome to the 2019 Mercy Health Grand Haven Triathlon & Duathlon:
This premier, long-running, family friendly event offers an Olympic distance triathlon, sprint distance triathlon, Olympic distance duathlon and a sprint distance duathlon. Relay teams are also encouraged for all 4 events. All 4 races take place on Sunday, July 14, 2019. The swim portion of the triathlons take place on the clean waterfront of Lake Michigan. The bike course is one of the smoother courses you'll enjoy and takes athletes out and back on Lakeshore Drive and the run will take place on the popular boardwalk along the scenic riverfront. The transition area, finish line, post race awards and picnic take place at Mulligan's Hollow, adjacent to the Tri Cities Family YMCA. The Grand Haven Triathlon is also a featured event on the West Michigan Triathlon Series and offers a discount to Series' participants.
A pre-race expo will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Tri Cities Family YMCA. This will run from 1:00PM to 5:00PM. Athletes can pick up their race packet, get body marked, late register, view course maps, and get directions from the race director. Sponsors and vendors will also be there sharing their products and/or services. All participants will receive a "large"cow bell, "dri-fit" tech shirt, ice cold finisher towel (with logo),die cast finisher medal, glassware awards for overall and age group winners, post race picnic with burgers and hot dogs and assistance from over 200 enthusiastic volunteers.
Bring the entire family as the Tri Cities area offers something for everyone and is a wonderful vacation getaway. The Grand Haven Triathlon and Duathlon is a fun weekend event for the serious veteran and beginner triathlete.
This event could not be possible without the generous support of the community, professional staff, local agencies, volunteers and sponsors: Mercy Health, Orthopaedic Associates of Muskegon / Grand Haven Bone & Joint, West Michigan Spine Center, Muskegon Surgery Center, Breakaway Bicycles & Fitness, Envision Radiology, Muskegon Surgical Associates, Pure Medical Spa, Scholten Fant Attorneys, Emergency Health Partners, Clarke Animal Hospital, Glenpark Animal Hospital, Generation Care and their "RunStrong" program, Oakes Agency and Auto Owners Insurance, Straight Line Design, Subaru of Muskegon, GHSP, West Michigan Roofing and Macatawa Bank.
Best wishes with your training and we look forward to seeing and serving you in Grand Haven, Michigan for this family friendly event.