2 swimming events in Ross Township, Michigan

The Aqua Dash returns for 2026! The Aqua Dash is a 20-minute indoor swim followed by a 20-minute run on treadmills. For the experienced triathlete, the Aqua Dash is a great complement to your off-season triathlon training, providing you with an opportunity to test your skills. It is also the perfect event for those new to multi-sport events; offering an exciting, encouraging, and non-intimidating environment.

THE RACE

The event will be organized in waves of 6 participants. The first wave will begin at 7:30 am, with the following waves beginning every 25 minutes. At your designated start time, you will begin with a 20-minute swim in our indoor pool. After the swim, run to the finish line with 20 minutes on the treadmills.

THE TRANSITION

You are allowed 5 minutes to transition from the pool to the treadmill.

POST RACE

Enjoy a pancake breakfast in the Games Room after the event! The awards ceremony will begin as soon as the final wave has been completed.

WHAT TO BRING

Swim: swimming suit, goggles, swim cap, towel

Run: run apparel, socks, running shoes

Optional: shower items and/or change of clothes for after the event

OTHER

Registered participants of the Aqua Dash receive an event t-shirt, post-event Pancake Breakfast, and use of the Sherman Lake YMCA on the day of the event.

Event t-shirts can only be guaranteed for those who register by February 22, 2026.

Middle School and High School Youth are invited to join their own Cereal City Triathlon training group. The training will last six weeks, culminating with the Cereal City Triathlon on July 18th, 2026. Registration for the Cereal City Athletics Youth Tri Club includes a training schedule and coaches for six weeks. Focus will be spent on confidence in open water swimming, understanding and practicing transitions, and safety while cycling on the road. Each triathlete is required to bring his/her own bike helmet and swim buoy (available as a registration add on) to each training session. Participants must register separately for the Cereal City Triathlon. They will have the option of training for the "Sprint" distance or the "Super Sprint" distance based upon their skill level and the recommendation from their coaches.

Kids MUST know how to swim in order to participate in this group.

Fridays 1PM-2:30PM: Swim, Bike, Run from Eagle Lake at Fort Custer. (Registration Fee does not include State Park Passport require for Fort Custer Entry)

Gear needed: Goggles, Caps, Swim Buoy (available for purchase on registration page), swim suit or TRI suit, Road bike, Bike helmet, Running shoes