First Try Triathlon 2026

Description

Times and Location

Saturday, June 20th, 8:00am start

The events will be divided into small groups called "waves", and each wave will begin three minutes apart. Typically the FastTry adults will go first, and then the FirstTry adults by age group and finally the kids.

Byram Lake's Clover Beach, Linden County Park, 15349 S. Linden Road, Linden, MI 48451

Course Descriptions

Swim – Easy 300 yard out-and-back swim in Byram Lake. The water temperature will be between 75 and 80 degrees F. WARM, COMFORTABLE, SAFE. Athletes who feel uncomfortable swimming may request the services from any of the number of kayaks that will be lining the course.

Bike – 11.3 mile loop (HELMETS REQUIRED) starting from the transition area located at the beach parking lot at Linden County Park. The bike course will head south and loop around through Argentine and return back to Linden County Park to the transition area.

Run – 2 miles out and back from the transition area onto the bike path, toward the turn around at soccer fields.

Awards

All finishers of FirstTry and FastTry will receive an Official FINISHER Medal at the finish line! Age group awards will be given to FastTry winners only, top 3 in each age group.

*NO race day registration will be offered!

*NO transfers

NOTE: As with nearly all triathlons, participating in the event also requires you to have a USAT membership. USAT stands for United States of America Triathlon, and is the governing body of all multi-sport events, and is also a subsidiary of the United States Olympic Committee. If you already have a USAT membership, great! If not, you will have the opportunity to purchase a 1-day adult membership during registration for $15 (1-day youth is $10). You can also purchase a yearly membership during registration if you plan to participate in several triathlons. For more information regarding USAT memberships, please visit USAT's website directly.

Refunds

We will refund the full amount of your registration, minus any registration and USAT fees, if for some reason the event is cancelled for reasons other than weather. If you are registered, but unable to race for medical or other serious reasons, please email 1sttrytriathlon@gmail.com for options. No other refunds will be given!