Race the Straits of Mackinac
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Race the Straits of Mackinac
The Race the Straits of Mackinac takes place on August 16, 2026, in Mackinaw City, Michigan. Fort Mackinac Park, located at 102 W. Straits Ave., serves as the transition area and the finish line next to the Mackinac Bridge.
The event program includes multiple 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. Registration windows vary by event; many entries open November 27, 2025, with several registration deadlines occurring on December 31, 2025, and other dates specific to each race.
Course features include a swim that passes beneath the Mackinac Bridge across the waters of both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The bike route follows newly paved roads to Wilderness State Park along the shore of Lake Michigan and returns to the park. The run follows the Lake Michigan shoreline, passing Fort Michilimackinac, and concludes in Fort Mackinac Park beside the bridge.
The event is staged within a state park setting that provides space for the race layout and for potential future adjustments to course logistics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
