Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

🦸‍♀️ CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES!🦸‍♂️

On Saturday, September 12, 2026 athletes will take on the 42nd Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon 💥

There’s something special about racing in East Grand Rapids — Reeds Lake in the early morning, tree-lined streets, neighbors cheering, and an incredible team of volunteers, public safety officers, lifeguards, City staff and community partners making it all happen. ❤️

A superhero-sized THANK YOU to our longtime title sponsor Rhoades McKee and our 2026 charitable beneficiary, UMCH-United Methodist Community HousenMethodist Community House

🏊‍♀️ Swim. 🚴 Bike. 🏃 Run. 🦸 CELEBRATE!

After the race, stick around for our Superhero Post-Race Celebration with food, Superman ice cream, face painting, games, crafts and more!

Athletes, families, volunteers and spectators — bring your superhero spirit and join the fun!

Because sometimes the greatest superpower is simply showing up for your community. 💥❤️

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

Quinn shares some advice for relay athletes - the passing of the timing strap.

09/06/2026

🦸‍♀️ WHY SUPERHEROES? 🦸‍♂️

Because superheroes are everywhere in our community.

They’re the athletes who take on a challenge. The volunteers who show up before sunrise. The public safety officers who keep us safe. The sponsors and community partners who believe in something bigger than themselves. And the spectators who cheer us all the way home.

For 42 years, the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon has been powered by everyday superheroes.

This year, we’re celebrating YOU — and the superpowers that make our community extraordinary. ❤️💥

No cape required.

What’s YOUR superpower? 🦸

09/05/2026

🚑🦸‍♂️ **RACE DAY SUPERHERO SPOTLIGHT!** 💥

A SUPERHERO-sized thank you to University of Michigan Health-West — along with our ambulance provider, Life EMS Ambulance!

Together, these race-day heroes are there when our athletes need them most, helping keep everyone safe and cared for from start to finish. 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Their superpower? Keeping our athletes safe!❤️

Thank you for being such an important part of the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon team!

09/05/2026

🚴‍♂️💥 TALK ABOUT A COMMUNITY SUPERPOWER! 💥🚴‍♀️

Have you stopped in to see Cory at Village Bike & Fitness?

Here’s something pretty amazing: Village Bike & Fitnesse has been a sponsor of the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon for ALL 42 YEARS! 🦸‍♂️🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️

That means from the very beginning, Village Bike & Fitness has been there—supporting our athletes, cheering on this event, and helping make 42 years of racing in East Grand Rapids possible.

Sponsors like Village Bike & Fitness are part of what makes this race so special. They aren't just supporting an event—they're supporting a tradition, our athletes, our volunteers, and an entire community that comes together on race day.

42 races. 42 years. One incredible community partner. ❤️

Stop in, say hi to Cory, and help us thank Village Bike & Fitness for being one of the original superheroes of the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon!

🦸‍♂️ Now THAT is a superpower.

BIKE FITTING AT VILLAGE BIKE & FITNESS
Why get fit?

You will ride FASTER and FARTHER with LESS INJURY and MORE COMFORT as a result of your Bike Fit from VILLAGE BIKE & FITNESS.
WE GUARANTEE IT!!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
In a 1.5-3.0 hour session you will receive a comprehensive cycling assessment and fit from one of our Bike Fit Specialists following the format below:
-RIDER PROFILE INTERVIEW
We want to understand your riding goals, your injury history, and other important factors.
-PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
Your Fit Specialist will perform twenty-five assessments of your body including tests for range-of-motion, flexibility, body symmetry, core strength, and foot structure.
-CYCLING POSITION ANALYSIS
SIDE VIEW: Using the information from the physical assessment, your Fit Specialist will adjust saddle height and setback, reach and drop to achieve your most powerful and comfortable position.
FRONT VIEW: Unique to the Body Geometry Fit process, this frontal view analysis will optimize your hip, knee and foot alignment for greater performance and balanced power delivery.
Contact Cory at [email protected] for more information or to schedule an appointment, or go to our website and click on the "Bike Fitting" link at the top of the page!
www.villagebikeshop.com

09/04/2026

💥 POW! ARE YOU READY TO GO ELITE? 💥

Calling all super swimmers, cycling crusaders and speedy superheroes! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Still deciding if the 2026 Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon Elite Wave is your mission?

⚡ CHECK YOUR SUPER SPEED!

🏆 Male qualifying time: 1:20:00 or faster
🏆 Female qualifying time: 1:30:00 or faster

Met the qualifying standard? Maybe it’s time to put on your cape and GO ELITE!

But every superhero needs to know the fine print: Athletes choosing the Elite Wave compete in a separate division for Elite Overall Awards ONLY and will not be included in the standard Triathlon age-group race or age-group awards.

🏊 SWIM with super strength
🚴 BIKE with lightning speed
🏃 RUN like your cape is on fire!*

💥 THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

Suit up. Choose Elite. Unleash your superpower! ⚡

*No actual capes recommended while racing. 😉

09/03/2026

Timing clips for individual participants:

Ouinn has some great advice about bow to put your timing clip on.

08/31/2026

🍦⚡ SUPERHEROES NEED FUEL! ⚡🍦

Even superheroes need a little fuel after saving the day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

We’re excited that Jersey Junction in East Grand Rapids is bringing some seriously SUPER fuel to the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon Post-Race Celebration — Superman Ice Cream! 🦸‍♂️🍦

And guess what? You don’t have to race to enjoy the fun! 🎉

Whether you’re crossing the finish line, cheering on your favorite superhero, or just coming out to support the community, spectators are invited to join the celebration and enjoy some ice cream, games, crafts, and superhero fun! 💥

🏁 Race. Cheer. Celebrate. FUEL UP!

Come be part of the fun — because every superhero deserves some ice cream! 🍦🦸‍♀️✨