Race the Straits of Mackinac
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Race the Straits of Mackinac : August 16, 2026, Mackinaw City, MI
Race the Straits of Mackinac is a multisport event held in Mackinaw City, Michigan on August 16, 2026. The event program includes a variety of race formats: Long Course Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Super Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, KayaTRI, Long Course Aquabike, Sprint Aquabike, Long Course Triathlon Relay, and Sprint Triathlon Relay. Entry fees listed for individual events range from $75 to $195. Some events have specified registration or price-change dates, including a registration end date of August 13, 2026 for the Super Sprint and price increases after December 31, 2025 for several events; relay events show a later price-change date of February 28, 2026.
Course and route features
The swim sections take place beneath the Mackinac Bridge, with portions in both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The bike course uses newly paved roads that lead toward Wilderness State Park. The run course passes historic Fort Michilimackinac and the races finish in Fort Mackinac Park. The event materials list separate pages for swim, bike, run, and transition details. Sponsors named for the event include Pepsi, Gatorade, and an event management company identified as 3 Disciplines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
