GENERAL INFORMATION
Date/Location
Distances
TIME TRIAL START:
Olympic Triathlon – 1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run
Sprint Triathlon – 500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run
Sprint Duathlon – 2.5k run, 20k bike, 5k run
Olympic Aquabike – 1500m swim, 40k bike
Sprint Aquabike – 500m swim, 20k bike
Sprint Kaya-Tri: 2 mile Kayak/SUP, 20k bike, 5k run
Super Sprint – 200m swim, 10k bike, 1mi run
**2 and 3 person relays offered for both the Olympic and Sprint Distance Triathlon
Entry Fees
Entry Fees: Ind. Relays: SuperSprint:
Until 2.28 $110 $150 $65
3.1 – 4.30 $125 $150 $65
5.1 to online closes $135 $150 $65
TRI – 1: $30
Online Registration Closes the Wednesday before the event at midnight
Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS for any reason unless you have been double charged or accidentally signed up more than once, military transfer or death in the family.
Standard event industry policy: states that when emergency conditions such as weather, threats of terrorism, medical emergencies, or any potentially unsafe condition out of our control force cancellation of an event, refunds cannot and will not be provided since funds have been spent on race day already.
Athlete Amenities: Guaranteed to those pre-registered 14 days out!
Non-USAT Members
Must pay a $15 One Day Fee (collected ONSITE cash or check ONLY)
This fee was NOT collected online
Amenities
- Custom event shirt
- Custom finishers medal
- Professional chip timing with results available online
- Awards to top three in each age group
Parking
- There is city parking throughout town. Please follow all city parking ordinances.
- Registration/Check-in is located between Newman and Main on Westover street. This is one block west of US-23. 2 blocks from the beach. Plenty of parking located in the lot at the beach as well.
What They Say About Sunrise Side
What athletes are saying about Sunrise Side Triathlons:
“You guys are really the best triathlon folks in the state, and I wanted to say that emphatically even though I’m guessing you get your fair share of complaints. No other company “gets” the experience as well as y’all. Best wishes with the PowerMan series, and I’ll see y’all next summer! Cheers!” -Todd S.
“We did enjoy the event overall. We are hooked on triathlons and will participate in more soon!” -jddsherrie
“I have done several 3D races, and as usual your staff is extremely friendly and happy. It is the opposite of a WTC event. Thank you again for hosting a great race, and please try to heat Lake Huron for next years event!” -Bob
“Thanks for making my first race an amazing overall experience. I had a blast and will definitely be back to this and other events!” -Berlinb
“Other than the water being so cold…lol not in your control… I loved it! It was a well run race and I liked being body marked and having all my race things the night before. Our time was limited or we would have enjoyed all the shops and the dinner afterwards. Thanks to everyone for a job well done!!” -Vstrong
Local
Camping at the state park on the point about 5 miles from transition
Modern camping at the city park across the street from transition, right on the beach
Other camping alternatives in the area
Support Local Businesses and please be sure to tell them you are here for the Triathlon.
-Athletes recommend any Bed and Breakfast in the area – Support Local Businesses!
– East Tawas Junction Bed and Breakfast Inn and Chickadee Guesthouse – steps away from Transition.
– Bay Inn
Salute
Venue
City of E. Tawas
Partners
Pepsi Co
Gatorade Endurance
Rudy Project
Support Crews
Knights of Columbus
Programs from the high school
TRI-One
Our exclusive TRI – One program was launched many years ago when athletes raced as part of their training, rewarded themselves for all the training they were doing and to gain all that important race day experience you cannot simulate. As the multi-sport community has evolved to the opposite now we are bringing back the program. It is really simple, you need more open water swim training? Great, cmon out and get it with our lifeguards and courses. Want to get a nice hard time trial on the bike in? Cmon out and race on our course. Need to get a run in and want to do so with aid stations? Cmon out and join other runners.
Each TRI – One will have a designated start time, you will simply head to the TRI – One start flag for the discipline you choose, line up, and when the clock strikes and the horn sounds you are off. With our events, time trial swim starts now you will line up accordingly. Or if you want to take the Kayak or SUP out for a nice paddle with others where offered.
The cost for these is a flat $30. For that, you get a finisher’s medal and access to the post-race food tent. You may purchase a shirt for $10.
You can register online or onsite. If onsite it is cash only!

