Registration for the Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri ranges from $20 to $65. The event takes place on August 15, 2026, in Chesaning, Michigan, at 805 S Front St, with a 9:00 AM start time. Competitors can choose between a 1-mile or 5-mile running option, or test themselves in the triathlon format. This event combines running and triathlon disciplines, making it accessible to athletes of varying experience levels and training focuses. Whether you're targeting a shorter effort or pushing for a longer distance, Chesaning offers a straightforward race day experience for endurance athletes passing through mid-Michigan.
From the Race Organizer
Hello Racer! Thank you for your interest in Chesaning’s 4th annual Dry-Tri, where you will bike the back country roads, run along the river, and float/paddle back to the finish line to celebrate your accomplishment and our beautiful parks! We are super excited to have Ope! Racing providing chip timing again this year! PLEASE READ THIS THOROUGHLY. There is lots of info you will want to know before the race! WHEN: Saturday August 15th, 2026, at 9:00am (plan on getting there early so you are ready to go at 9!) WHERE: You will start and end in Showboat Park. Please note you will need to drop off your kayak pre-race at Parshallburg Park! WHO: ANYONE is welcome to race, no matter what skill level you are as an athlete. Bring your family or a friend to complete it with or go for gold! This is a “for fun” event that we encourage everyone to come out and challenge themselves! PRE-RACE 1…Equipment needed: ● Bike-doesn’t have to be fancy, but make sure tires are aired and the bike is tuned up prior to race day! ● Helmet- A helmet MUST be worn to complete the bike section of race ● Kayak/canoe/paddle board and paddles- please make your watercraft floats and keep in mind depending on depth of river, there may be spots you need to get out and walk ● Flotation device-every watercraft MUST have a flotation device on board to complete the paddle portion 2…Packet/Bib Pick Up ● Packet pick up will be August 10th-13th (Monday through Thursday) 8:30-4:00 at the Chamber office (218 North Front St. Suit B) ● Thursday, July 25th from 6-7pm at the Chamber of Commerce Office (218 N. Front St., Suite B) ● If you are unable to pick up your packet during the above times, we will have pick up available the morning of the race from 7-9 at the Showboat park pavilion. Please keep in mind you will need to pick up your packet, apply your number stickers to your equipment, drop off your kayak, and come back to Showboat park for the start of the race. We HIGHLY recommend picking up your packet before the morning of the race, if possible, to reduce traffic. ● WAIVER: Please fill out waiver for each racer before race day! EVERYONE participating MUST sign a waiver to be able to race! 3…Morning of race: ● Watercraft drop off will be from 7-9am on race day. To ensure this part goes smoothly please read the following carefully: please make sure all your kayak stickers are in place BEFORE dropping off. You will head to Parshallburg Bridge from the north (from Sharon Rd.). If you are entering from the east (Ditch Rd) you will have to go past the bridge and turn around to get in line. There will be NO PARKING for spectators or athletes at Parshallburg for the duration of the race. You will pull up, volunteers will help you unload your kayak and put it in the correct area, then you can turn around to head back to showboat park for the start of the race! Please leave any items you want for the kayaking portion of the race INSIDE kayak. (Suggested: water, towel, water shoes). You will have to run walk or crawl from end of kayak portion to finish line (about 200 meters) so be sure to plan shoe choices accordingly. *Any kayaks with no race numbers on them will not be able to drop off their kayaks until numbers are on, as this is how we keep them organized! Numbers are in everyone’s race packets!* ● Once you have placed your watercraft and stickers, you will head to Showboat park where you will sticker your bike, pin your bib to your shirt, and get ready to race! ● If you would like any supplies (water, change of shoes or clothes) you may place items in the bike holding area. 4…Race Start ● Race will begin with a bike ride through our beautiful town (bike route can be found on website) there will be signs with arrows marking which direction to go, as well as volunteers along the way, but please review the map prior to the race so you know where to go! Please ride with traffic and obey all traffic signs. There will be an officer assisting the cross at M-57. ● Racers will be released in one group, however your chip time does not start until you cross the start line, so if you want hang back and let the crowd go, there is no penalty for doing so. ● Once finished with the bike ride, you will place your bike in your designated spot in the bike holding area (volunteers will be the to help). If you do not want your bike in the bike holding area, please have someone there to grab your bike as you dismount. Change into any clothes or shoes you need for the running portion and begin running whenever ready for the Parshallburg launch. ● You MUST dismount bike in bike dismount area (bottom of hill at park). Please slow down as you approach, and do NOT use grass to slow or stop yourself. This is for safety as well as to ensure your chip timer reads correctly. ● PLEASE NOTE: all bikers must exit AND enter the RIGHT side of entrance to park. All runners must exit park on LEFT side of entrance to park. ● Once you arrive at the launch area, locate your watercraft, and take i
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When is Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri 2026 — Chesaning, MI?
Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri 2026 — Chesaning, MI takes place on August 15, 2026. The race is held in Chesaning, Michigan.
Where is Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri 2026 — Chesaning, MI held?
Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri 2026 — Chesaning, MI is held at 805 S Front St in Chesaning, Michigan.
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