05/30/2026
FYI: Today is the LAST DAY to defer if you are currently signed up, but can no longer race next weekend.
You will receive a race voucher worth 100% of the race entry dollars paid. Vouchers are valid for one year and can be used at any .
For more info on Risk-Free Racing and instructions on how to defer, visit: https://tris4health.com/risk-free-racing/
05/28/2026
๐ Huntington Bank Shoutout! ๐ค
We could not be more grateful to have the opportunity to partner with Huntington Bank over the years. Their support has enabled us to deliver the best race experience possible to all our athletes, and we are eager to do that bigger and better this year as the official Huntington Bank Grand Rapids Triathlon!
05/28/2026
What's the water temp, you might be wondering? A beautiful 72 degrees.
Now is a great time to start thinking about our GRTri Practice Swim on 6/6, NOW the day before the event, not the weekend before.
Get signed up here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Ada/GrandRapidsTriPracticeSwim
05/26/2026
Look out for the incredible staff of the Huntington Bank Grand Rapids Triathlon! ๐๐ค
Our dedicated team is ready to cheer you on and support you every step of the way on race weekend. From packet pickup, setting up the finish line to handing out medals and offering encouragement, weโre here to make your triathlon experience unforgettable! ๐โโ๏ธ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
05/24/2026
โ๏ธweeks until go time!
Start visualizing yourself down by the boat launch at the Thornapple River, hearing the pre-race meeting, and standing among the thousands of other athletes all chasing the same finish line. Can you see it?! On June 7 you will! ๐
05/22/2026
Have no plans this weekend, but need to get a training session in? How about a last-minute registration for our partner event Bear Lake Triathlon taking place THIS SUNDAY!
is the first triathlon of the West Michigan triathlon season and has both sprint & Olympic distances. It's an athlete-favorite event in the area and a perfect way to get some race-day experience under your belt! It is also the kick-off race for the 2026 Michigan Triathlon Series. Meaning you can get some early-season points in ahead of next month.
Located in North Muskegon, registration will be open until midnight tomorrow. SIGN UP! https://ow.ly/TJMv50YEzAR
05/18/2026
We โค๏ธ volunteers!
Real talk... we could NOT put on this event without the incredible help and support of hundreds of volunteers who give their time to make race day unforgettable for our athletes. If you have some free time on June 6-7 and would consider volunteering, we still have plenty of positions to fill! (We will give you a shirt and food! ๐ค)
Check out our volunteer page to sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MI/Ada/GrandRapidsTriathlon
05/17/2026
We are getting down to the wire... just 3๏ธโฃ weeks to go until Huntington Bank race day! ๐ช
We know you have been training for months and are eager to get to the start line. WE ARE ALMOST THERE! June 7 can't come soon enough.
What are you most looking forward to on race day? Let us know in the comments.
05/10/2026
Happy Motherโs Day to all our Huntington Bank Moms! ๐ช๐ธ
Today, we celebrate the incredible moms who show us what it means to push boundaries, lead by example, and cross every finish line with heart. Thank you for being unstoppable on the course and in life. ๐ ๐
05/07/2026
Just ONE MONTH to go!
The race day anticipation is real. We can't wait to welcome the nervous yet excited newbie energy and the seasoned veteran eagerness to get to the start line. Can we count you in for June 7?
Registration will be open up until the Saturday before: https://ow.ly/XPv650Yh7q9