# 2027 USA Triathlon Winter Nationals - **When:** Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST - **Where:** 4971 W Co Rd 612,, frederic, MI, 49733 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-148425-2027-usa-triathlon-winter-nationals ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/frederic/2024GaylordAllOutdoorsTri45WinterTriathlon?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description ❄️ 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. * To Qualify as Clydesdale: males 220+ lbs • Athena: females 165+ lbs 🌨 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) --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-148425-2027-usa-triathlon-winter-nationals](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148425-2027-usa-triathlon-winter-nationals) — data from Run This (runthis.run).