Were back with The 2026 Cereal City Triathlon & Duathlon! This is a sprint triathlon/duathlon that showcases the City of Battle Creek and its amenities. Willard Beach Park will be the site for this high quality multi sport event. There is a sprint distance triathlon and a sprint distance duathlon. Relay teams of all types are also encouraged to participate. Swim 500 meters, Bike 12.4 miles (20K), Run 3.1 miles (5K). This is one of the best courses around for a sprint distance triathlon, duathlon, or relay. This year the Cereal City Triathlon & Duathlon is offering both 2 and 3-person relays. Each team member will be able to register and pay individually as well, so no need to worry about who is footing the bill! Grab your fastest friends, your swim team teammates, and your cycling pals and put together a winning relay team! Returning this year , ages 18 and under can participate in our Super Sprint option which consists of a 400 meter swim, 10K bike, and 3K run. Each registration includes a t-shirt, finishers medal, and post-race meal from our awesome food truck!
Awards will be available at the awards table as finish times become available. Age groups are based on your age as of 12/31 of the current year
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Triathlon 2-person Relay (per person pricing): Please Select Tee or Tank
Triathlon 3-person Relay (per person pricing): Please Select Tee or Tank
Super Sprint Triathlon: Please Select Tee or Tank
Virtual Triathlon: Please Select Tee or Tank
Virtual Duathlon: Please Select Tee or Tank
Virtual Super Sprint: Please Select Tee or Tank
2-person Relay (per person pricing): Please Select Tee or Tank
3-person Relay (per person pricing): Please Select Tee or Tank
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triathlon | $50.00 | Nov 28 | Nov 30 |
| $75.00 | Dec 1 | May 30 | |
| $85.00 | May 31 | Jul 17 | |
| Duathlon | $50.00 | Nov 28 | Nov 30 |
| $75.00 | Dec 1 | May 30 | |
| $85.00 | May 31 | Jul 17 | |
| Triathlon 2-person Relay (per person pricing) |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 1:27:45 | 1:07:15 |
| 2024 | 24 | 1:39:59 | 1:17:47 |
| 2023 | 18 | 1:36:06 | 1:09:04 |
| 2022 | 15 | 1:36:16 | 1:18:03 |
| 2019 | 39 | 1:38:07 | 1:08:56 |
| 2018 | 24 | 1:31:19 | 1:05:54 |
| 2017 | 19 | 1:29:28 | 1:06:05 |
The swim portion will start in the water on the western most sea wall of Willard Beach on Goguac Lake. Swimmers will always turn around buoys to their right. The swim portion ends on the beach and runs up to the transition area on a closed off driveway.
The bike portion of the event will take athletes from Willard Beach down George B Place to Capital Ave. Right turn on Capital Ave to West Minges Road. Right turn on West Minges Road. Athletes will turn left on to South Minges Road at the "T" intersection. Right turn (West) on Watkins Road, crossing over Helmer and traveling West to the turnaround on Renton Road, then returning the reverse way they went out. We will not be asking for road closures during the bike portion.&nb
The run course begins at Willard Beach Park in the transition area and proceeds down George B Place then turns left (North) on Capital Ave. Turn right (East) on Golden Ave (aka: G Dr N). Continue on Golden Ave (G Dr N) until you connect to the walking trail at Riverside Park. The trail loops around Riverside park to a designated turn around where there will be a water station. The return course backtracks on the same roads taken out.
The 2 mile run course begins at Willard Beach Park at the "Start/Finish" arch. Duathletes will proceed along the beach sidewalk until they run into George B Place and veer left. Once down George B Place, the course then turns left (North) on Capital Ave. Turn right (East) on Golden Ave (aka: G Dr N). Continue on Golden Ave (G Dr N) until the designated 2 Mile turnaround. There will be a water station at this turnaround. The return course backtracks on the same r
Interested in this race?
| $50.00 |
| Nov 28 |
| Nov 30 |
| $75.00 | Dec 1 | May 30 |
| $85.00 | May 31 | Jul 17 |
| Triathlon 3-person Relay (per person pricing) | $50.00 | Nov 28 | Nov 30 |
| $75.00 | Dec 1 | May 30 |
| $85.00 | May 31 | Jul 17 |
| Super Sprint Triathlon | $50.00 | Nov 28 | Nov 30 |
| $75.00 | Dec 1 | May 30 |
| $85.00 | May 31 | Jul 17 |
| Virtual Triathlon | $50.00 | Nov 28 | Nov 30 |
| $75.00 | Dec 1 | May 30 |
| $85.00 | May 31 | Jul 16 |
| Virtual Duathlon | $50.00 | Nov 28 | Nov 30 |
| $75.00 | Dec 1 | May 30 |
| $85.00 | May 31 | Jul 16 |
| Virtual Super Sprint | $50.00 | Nov 28 | Nov 30 |
| $75.00 | Dec 1 | May 30 |
| $85.00 | May 31 | Jul 16 |
| Relay Results | $78.00 | Jul 13 | Jul 13 |
| 2-person Relay (per person pricing) | $47.60 | Nov 26 | Nov 27 |
| $68.00 | Nov 28 | Jun 16 |
| $78.00 | Jun 17 | Jul 21 |
| 3-person Relay (per person pricing) | $47.60 | Nov 26 | Nov 27 |
| $68.00 | Nov 28 | Jun 16 |
| $78.00 | Jun 17 | Jul 21 |
Packet Pickup: All athletes will check in on race day beginning at 6:00am Morning of the event beginning at 6:00AM at Willard Beach Pavilion PLEASE NOTE: your age group is based on your age on 12/31 of the current year.
PLEASE NOTE: your age group is based on your age on 12/31 of the current year. NO race day registration available. 6:00 AM : Packet pick up and body marking 6:00 AM Transition area opens 7:40 AM Transition area closes 7:45 AM Pre race instructions and national anthem 8:00 AM: Triathlon and Duathlon start: Male swimmers, Relays and first run of the duathlon. Race WILL start promptly at 8:00 AM and athletes MUST be at start area on time. 8:05 AM: Female swimmers start 8:08 AM: Super Sprint Start 9
| 2016 | 18 | 1:22:45 | 1:04:25 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 1:25:41 | 1:01:12 |
| 2024 | 101 | 1:25:51 | 59:22 |
| 2023 | 127 | 1:26:51 | 58:29 |
| 2022 | 167 | 1:29:48 | 57:44 |
| 2019 | 158 | 1:28:14 | 59:04 |
| 2018 | 160 | 1:26:40 | 59:05 |
| 2017 | 133 | 1:27:27 | 1:00:07 |
| 2016 | 91 | 1:21:10 | 54:21 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 54:51 | 37:51 |
| 2024 | 13 | 54:15 | 43:52 |
| 2023 | 14 | 58:54 | 48:19 |
| 2022 | 15 | 1:02:33 | 47:50 |
| 2019 | 7 | 56:54 | 52:20 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1:02:52 | 43:16 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 1:26:52 | 1:19:55 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1:23:44 | 1:11:29 |
The Super Sprint takes off from the Northern Sea Wall on Gogac Lake and proceeds 400 meters around the positioned buoys, and in to the finish!
Just under 6 Miles, the Super Sprint bike course turns right on Capital Ave out of the park, right on Minges Rd, Left on South Minges Road, and left on Watkins Lane to do a quick loop in the neighborhood and head back the way they rode out.