Welcome to the 2008 Grand Haven Triathlon and Duathlon. This USAT sanctioned event hosts an olympic distance triathlon, sprint distance triathlon and a sprint distance duathlon. Relay teams are also welcome for any of the 3 events. New this year is the “JSJ Corporate Relay Challenge” for the olympic distance event. All 3 events take place on Sunday, July 13, 2008. The swim portion of the triathlons will start on the clean waterfront of Lake Michigan and the run will take place on the scenic boardwalk along the riverfront.

A pre – race expo will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008. This will take place from 1:00 PM to 7:00PM. The pre – race expo, packet pick up / late registration, transition area, finish line and post race awards, raffle and picnic will all take place at Mulligan’s Hollow Park, adjacent to the Tri – Cities Family YMCA in Grand Haven, Michigan. Bring the entire family as the Tri – Cities area offers something for everyone and is a great vacation getaway.

The Grand Haven Triathlon and Duathlon is a great weekend for both serious veterans and beginners alike. This event could not be made possible without the gracious support of the community, local agencies, volunteers and sponsors. We would like to thank our generous sponsors Grand Haven Bone & Joint P.C., Grand Haven Bank, JSJ Corporation, North Ottawa Community Health System, Shoreline Sport and Spine Physical Therapy, Endurance Sports, Breakaway Bicycles & Fitness, I – TRI, Scholten Fant P.C., Grand Haven Tribune, Gatorade and Oakes Agency.

This event is also held in memory of local resident and triathlete, Tony Thompson.

Good luck with your training and we look forward to seeing you in Grand Haven, Michigan for the events.

Respectfully,

Ron Knoll, Member and Organizer
Grand Haven Triathlon, LLC

Tom Ziebart, Race Director
Z Sports Marketing