Driathlon
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Driathlon 2026 - Bay City Morning Rotary Club
The Driathlon on Sunday, September 20, 2026 is a paddle-bike-run event hosted at Castaways Bay City, 3940 Boy Scout Rd, Bay City, MI. The course uses the Kawkawlin River for the paddle segment, Bangor Township roads for the bike, and roads along the river for the run. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Bay City Morning Rotary Club with proceeds returned to the local community.
Distances:
- 5K paddle
- 20K bike
- 5K run
Race formats include a two-person Canoe Team or Relay division and an Individual Kayak division. Two-person canoes are provided for the canoe divisions; kayakers may use a personal kayak or rent one. Entry fee items listed by the organizer include a tech shirt, canoe or kayak rental where applicable, medal, bag, prizes, food, and chip timing. The field is limited to 100 teams/relays and 50 kayakers. Registration opens March 1 and fees increase in tiered periods before the event.
Safety and equipment requirements noted by the organizer include mandatory life jackets for canoe and kayak, helmets for the bike segment, walking bikes inside transition, mounting and dismounting outside the transition area, and no headphones on the bike. Canoe division rules permit single blade paddles only; double blade paddles are not allowed. Water starts are organized by wave and participants must start in their assigned wave to receive correct times.
Awards are offered by division and age category, and all finishers receive a medal. The organizer may modify the course or format for severe weather or unsafe water conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
