Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon 2023

Please note that race shirt sizes are not guaranteed if you register after August 8, 2023.

Race Day Registration is available.

Packet Pick-Up is on Friday, September 8th from 3:30pm until 6:30pm and Saturday, September 9th from 6:30am until 7:30am - at East Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation Department (750 Lakeside Dr. SE). Body Marking will be available Friday night during packet pick-up and on race day. Avoid the crowd Saturday morning and get marked Friday night!

Elite Sprint Championship Wave Information
An elite class of athletes who have the skills, ability and drive to compete at the highest caliber of competition.  Participants in the Elite Sprint Championship Wave will have the opportunity to complete the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon with like-minded champions on an unencumbered course.  Participants wishing to qualify for this wave must meet the time standards below and submit an application.
Qualifying male time 1:20.00
Qualifying female time 1:30.00

Athletes wishing to be in the Elite Sprint Championship Wave will need to email race director, Betsy Granstra bgranstra@eastgr.org with their intent and previous race times and complete an application at eastgr.org/triathlon

Swim: U shaped course in beautiful Reeds Lake

Bike: Sprint Distance will do two loops around Reeds Lake.  Course will include Hall St, Plymouth St and Wealthy St (through downtown).  

Run: Will be through neighborhoods in East Grand Rapids.  

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Elite Sprint Championship Wave Information
An elite class of athletes who have the skills, ability and drive to compete at the highest caliber of competition.  Participants in the Elite Sprint Championship Wave will have the opportunity to complete the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon with like-minded champions on an unencumbered course.   Participants wishing to qualify for this wave must meet the time standards below and submit an application.
Qualifying male time 1:20.00
Qualifying female time 1:30.00

Athletes wishing to be in the Elite Sprint Championship Wave will need to email race director, Betsy Granstra bgranstra@eastgr.org with their intent and previous race times and complete an application at www.eastgr.org/triathlon

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