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Ultra, Half, Olympic & Sprint Distances ★ Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Relay, Swim-Only Events

Course & Venue FAQ

Where can I find maps of the race courses?

Swim, bike and run course maps are available on the maps page of the site.

Are bike racks in transition pre-assigned or first come, first serve?

Bike racks will be assigned by a range based on your bib number and distance.

Do I need to drop off my bike the day before the Race?

Yes, there will be a bike drop-off on the Saturday before race day. While this bike drop-off is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. Bikes will not be allowed on the shuttles on race day.  We will have security overnight at the race venue to protect the transition area.

Will there be security in the transition area?

Yes, security personnel will be posted at all entrances into transition. During packet pickup, you will be given a bracelet you must wear in order to enter the transition area.

There will be no spectators allowed into transition. Ultra athletes will be given a ticket to allow for one family member to enter transition in order to retrieve your items if neccesary. All athletes will be checked for their race and bike numbers when exiting the transition area to ensure security of equipment.

How is the swim start handled?

Our swim start is a time trial rolling start. You will enter a corral based on your distance and will self-seed based on swim pace. We will let athletes off every 3-5 seconds.

Are we starting in the water or is it a beach start?

The rolling start will begin with athletes in multiple lines corralled on the beach.

What is the expected water temperature on race day?

Versluis Lake is a deep, spring-fed body of water. The water temperature is typically in the mid to upper 70’s in late August.

For national championship events, the waer must be 76.2 degrees or below in order to be wetsuit legal.

  • 2016 Race Day Water Temp – 77 degrees
  • 2017 Race Day Water Temp – 76 degrees
  • 2018 Race Day Water Temp – 78 degrees
  • 2019 Race Day Water Temp – 76 degrees (Ultra National Championship Year)
  • 2021 Race Day Water Temp – 79 degrees
  • 2022 Race Day Water Temp 76 degrees (Ultra National Championship Year)
  • 2023 Race Day Water Temp 76 degrees (Ultra National Championship Year)
  • 2024 Race Day Water Temp 75.8 degrees (Ultra National Championship Year)

 

What are the wetsuit restrictions?

  • All wetsuits must be 5mm or less in thickness
  • Wetsuits are permitted if the water temperature is up to (and including) 78 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Wetsuits will be prohibited in water temperatures greater than 83.9 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit in water temperatures between 78.1 degrees Fahrenheit and 84 degrees Fahrenheit will not be eligible for awards.
  • During a national championship event, wetsuits are prohibited in the water temperature of 76.2 degrees F or above.

If the water is wetsuit legal where can we rent wetsuits?

Information on our official wetsuit partner for 2025 coming soon.

What nutrition will be available on course?

There will be aid stations along the bike course offering:

  • Gatorade
  • Water Bottles
  • Bananas
  • Pretzels
  • GU gel
  • Gluten Free Bars
  • Ice

There will be aid stations on the run course offering:

  • Gatorade Endurance
  • Water
  • Pepsi
  • Ice
  • GU gel
  • Bananas
  • Oranges
  • Pretzels
  • Pickle Juice
  • Broth
  • Cookies

What are the courses cut off times?

  • Swim: 9:45 am
  • Bike Turnaround: 1:30 pm
  • Bike Course: 5:30 pm
  • Run Turnaround: 10:30 pm
  • Run: Midnight

*These are the cut-off times for apply to all distances.

How will bad weather or other emergencies affect the race?

Please refer to the PDF links below to review our weather policy and Emergency Action Plan.

For more information about competing in Michigan Titanium please contact us here.