Mark Mellon Triathlon & 5k

🏅 Race Overview

• Date: August 9, 2025
• Location: Otsego Lake County Park, Gaylord, MI
• Packet Pickup: Saturday, Aug. 19, 2025 from 6:30-7:30 a.m. at the park (under the pavilion)
• Check-in: All competitors must check in and receive race numbers/timing chip before 7:30 a.m. Saturday.

🏊 Sprint Triathlon Details

• Start Time: 8 AM
• Course: Swim in county park swim area, bike clockwise around Otsego Lake, run 5k N to turnaround on Fowler Lk. Rd.
• Swim Map: View Swim Route
• Wetsuits: Allowed: average water temperature is about 72 degrees: swim caps are optional.

🚴 Bike Course

• Bike Map: View Bike Route

🏃 Run Course

• Run Map: View Run Route
• Start Time: 8:30 AM
• Course: N out of county park to turnaround on Fowler Lk. Rd. Out and back course.

🤼 Relay Events

• Sprint Triathlon Relay: May be 2 or 3 person teams, 8 AM start.
• Kayak Triathlon: 1 mile paddle, 20k bike, 5k run: 8:05 AM start.
• Paddle Map: View Paddle Route
• Kayak Triathlon Relay: May be 2 or 3 person teams, 8:05 AM start.

👶 Kids Events

• Kids Swim/Run: 100 meter swim, 1/2 mile run: 9:45 AM start.
• Free Participation: All Kids Swim/Run participants are free (must still sign waiver of liability).
• Awards: All Kids Swim/Run participants will receive an award.
• Tshirts: Those who sign up after August 1st are not guaranteed a shirt.

🏆 Awards Ceremony

• Awards Time: 10:30 AM as soon as Kids Swim/Run finishes.
• Prize Money: Top 3 overall male and female in Sprint Tri will receive prize money.
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 in 10 year age groups will receive awards in Sprint Tri, Kayak Tri & 5k.
• Age Categories: 15 & under, 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, etc.

🍽️ Post-Race Amenities

• Food and Drink: There will be post-race food and drink.

🔗 More Information

• Race Link: Mark Mellon Triathlon & 5k