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👉 Register today and challenge yourself in the great outdoors this winter!
Date: March 7th, 2026
Location: Forbush Corners 4971 W Co Rd 612, Frederic, MI 49733
Get ready to embrace the elements at the Winter Triathlon Challenge! This one-of-a-kind race combines endurance, grit, and fun as athletes conquer three back-to-back winter sports disciplines. Whether you’re racing to win or just out to challenge yourself, this event is designed to test your limits in the best way possible.
For those who have done the last 4 races, we do not have the terrible hills!! There are still hills though. ;p
Also, Skate Ski is in this year!!!!
🏃♂️🚴♀️⛷ Race Format:
Ski– 5k SKATE ski
Bike – 10K fat-tire bike ride across frosty terrain
Run – 5K winter trail run through snow-packed paths
(Duathlon is only the Bike and then run portion of this event)
👟Who Can Participate?
Athletes of all experience levels (from first timers to seasoned triathletes)
Relay teams (2–3 athletes splitting the disciplines)
Solo competitors ready to take on the full challenge
🎁 Registration Includes
Custom Winter Triathlon Finisher Medal
Commemorative Insulated Water Belt to the first 50 people who register.
Warm post-race snacks & hot beverages
Timing by Forbush.
Aid stations at transition area with water, sports drink, and snacks (Transition area is at the start)
🕘 Schedule
Packet Pickup: 3/6/26 -Location TBD. Time TBD.
Race transition open: 3/7/26 TBD
Race Start: 3/7/26 10am (duathlon starts at 10:30am)
Awards Ceremony: 12pm near the Yurt.
🏅 Awards
Top overall Male & Female
Top Age Group Winners (10-year brackets)
*Relay teams currently are excluded from overall awards-but each relay member does get a finisher medal.
🙌 Volunteer & Sponsor Opportunities
Want to support the event instead of racing? Volunteers and local sponsors help us make this community event possible. Email mrinck2@gmail.com for details.
🌨 Weather Policy
This is a true winter race—we go in snow, shine, or flurries! In the event of dangerous weather, organizers reserve the right to adjust course distances or course layout to maintain athlete safety. This is a Nonrefundable race. We do not transfer race entries to the following year, and we do not refund registrations. Please plan accordingly for weather. We offer hotel locations nearby and we will adjust the time if we must for the schedule. If we do have to cancel, we will reschedule the event and keep everyone informed on what comes next. As we have in the past, if there is no snow to ski on, we reserve the right to adjust the race to a run, bike, run.
Extended bonus!!
We have again partnered up with our sister Tri-The Abominable Snow Tri! 2/22/26. Do both races and get 3 medals!!
Just an additional $10 to register as part of the Abominable Snow Tri Race and then sign up separately for Tri45.
Event is located at 6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI US 49306.
Price: Price increases $10- 1/1/26 & $10 on 2/1/26
Rentals:
XC Ski Rental: Forbush (our Host Location) offers XC Ski rentals for $25. Extremely good quality and already waxed for the weather. XC ski Rentals
Bike Rental:
Latitude 45 in Petoskey offers $50 rentals (Thursday evening -Saturday afternoon). Latitude Bike rental delivers to the event location on Thursday and will pick up the bike right after the race. Go to the rental page and select 2 day rental. Bike rental , Use CODE tri45.
North Bound outfitters in Grayling offers day rentals for $40 for Fat Bikes. They only have 6 total. Must call 989-348-8558 Mention Tri 45 at Forbush to reserve a bike for pickup.
Hotel
Comfort Inn and Suites in Gaylord, has extended a bonus to all racers who are participating. 12% off discount when you use https://www.choicehotels.com/michigan/gaylord/comfort-inn-hotels/mi548/rates?hotel=MI548&pu=no&ratePlanCode=LTRI45&checkInDate=2026-03-07&checkOutDate=2026-03-08
(Address: 831 W Main St Building A, Gaylord, MI 49735)
Stated Mission: To help people continue to stay active and Healthy all winter long and encourage winter actives outdoors.