2027 USA Triathlon Winter Nationals
Date and time
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Location
4971 W Co Rd 612,, frederic, MI
Date and time
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Location
4971 W Co Rd 612,, frederic, MI
Date and time
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Location
4971 W Co Rd 612,, frederic, MI
❄️ Tri 45 USA Winter National Championship -TRI THE COLD!
What is this all about? Winter triathlon is the snow‑season evolution of traditional triathlon: run → bike → ski, performed entirely on winter terrain. Born from athletes who wanted a multisport challenge year‑round, the sport has grown into a global discipline recognized by World Triathlon and USA Triathlon. This race is open to everyone (USAT membership is required).
Who is Tri 45? Tri 45 is a Michigan‑born nonprofit race organization dedicated to building winter multisport opportunities. Founded in 2021 by athletes who wanted a winter triathlon in the U.S., Tri 45 has become the leading winter triathlon event in the country. Special Thank you To Gaylord ALL Outdoors -Gaylord Tourism for being our Continued headline Sponsor.
📅 WHEN:
March 5th & 6th 2027
Expo+ packet pickup + Pasta Dinner: 3/5/27 (Location & Time TBD)
Free Comedy Show: Tommy McClellan-Willard: Laugh and run -3/5/27 @ 8pm @ Snowbelt Brewery Downtown Gaylord MI
Triathlon Event Schedule: 36/27
Transition Opens: 10am - 11:30am
Course Briefing: 11:35am
Triathlon Start: 3/6/27 @ 12pm
Duathlon Start: 3/6/27 @ 12:30 pm
Youth Tri Start: TBD
Youth Duathlon Start: TBD
📍 WHERE:
Forbush Corners: 4971 W Co Rd 612, Frederic MI 49733
🎁 REGISTRATION INCLUDES
All‑you‑can‑eat pasta dinner (3/5/27) Custom finisher medal Shirt---TBD (yes, I am doing a clothing piece this year). Warm post‑race snacks & hot drinks Professional timing by RFTiming Transition‑area aid station Professional event photography
🏅 AWARDS
Overall Male & Female (Tri & Du) Clydesdale & Athena (Tri & Du)
Overall Non‑Binary (1st & 2nd)
Age Groups: 5‑year brackets, 3‑deep (Male & Female)
Age Groups: 19 and Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
*Note there is no overall award for Youth or age group award. Participation Medals only-Plus Registration Perks.
🌨 WEATHER POLICY Snow, shine, ice, or flurries — we race. If conditions become unsafe, course distances or layout may be adjusted. This is a non‑refundable event. If cancellation becomes necessary, we will reschedule as soon as possible. If there’s no skiable snow → Run • Bike • Run format will be used.
🚴♂️ RENTALS
XC Ski Rentals — Forbush Corners $25 • Fully waxed skis • Includes boots & poles • Day‑of rentals Call (989) 889‑2843 to reserve your size.
Fat Bike Rentals: Latitude 45 (Petoskey): Pending agreement • 8 bikes
North Bound Outfitters (Grayling): • 5 bikes • Call 989‑348‑8558 (SOLD OUT)
🏨 LODGING Hotel partnerships pending
❄️ BONUS: DOUBLE‑RACE CHALLENGE We’ve partnered with The Abominable Snow Tri (2/21/27). Complete BOTH races → Earn 3 medals! Add just $10 when registering for Tri 45. Location: 6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306 : https://www.trisignup.com/Race/MI/Belmont/TheAbominableSnowTri
Winter Triathlon Coaching: tommymcclellancomedy@gmail.com OR Fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfP5mn2Be0OxEsdijJaGEzfYg8ptamW61Lix6l7UUbZPwo_Tw/viewform?usp=header
Bonus Materials:
Training book for winter triathlons: https://a.co/d/0b4yJ9r3 / https://a.co/d/05VZ34wL
Tri Mail Club: https://mailclubly.com/@trimail (use code TRI45 for $5 off the first month)
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