Location
Hawk Island County Park is on Cavanaugh Road between Pennsylvania and Aurelius Roads in beautiful South Lansing, Michigan. The park features a sandy beach and swimming area, spray park, playground, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, fishing docks, boardwalks, paddle and rowboat rental, picnic grounds and shelters, and a beach house/snack bar.
Race Course
Swim 400m
Counterclockwise from north beach to south beach. Wetsuits allowed, encouraged for beginners.
Bike 16k
Single-circuit loop course on smooth, paved roads through beautiful South Lansing and Michigan State University farms.
Run 5k
Scenic paved path on South Lansing's award winning river trail.
Park Policies
No dogs, glass bottles, or alcoholic beverages allowed in Hawk Island County Park! Dogs ARE allowed at the 17 acre leash-free Soldan Dog Park located at the north end of Hawk Island.
Race Policies
NO REFUNDS. PERIOD.
BAD CHECKS: All checks returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $35 processing fee. Entrants must redeem the amount of the check and the $35 fee in cash before race day in order to compete. If you register online, be aware that Active.com will exercise its own policy for insufficient funds. Your best bet is not to write bad checks!
LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Active.com automatically adjusts fees according to the day you register. Mail-in registration fees are determined by the date of the postmark on your envelope. Every effort will be made to contact you and find a solution if the amount paid does not correspond to the late entry date. Outstanding fees must be paid before you can compete.
TRANSITION AREA: For the safety and security of our participants, the transition area is off limits to everyone except racers and volunteers (wearing fluorescent volunteer shirts). Race numbers MUST be displayed to gain access to the transition area. Also, glass bottles are NOT permitted here or anywhere in the park.
ATHLETE CONDUCT: We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who behaves inappropriately toward fellow competitors, volunteers, or race management staff.
TIMING CHIPS: If you lose your timing chip during the race, you must notify a member of staff or volunteer as soon as possible. If you fail to turn in your chip at the end of the race, please return by mail or you will be billed $50 for replacement.
Parking
Parking will be assigned according to arrival time on race day. Those who arrive earliest will park in the lot adjacent to the transition area, then in the lots at the back of the park. When these are full, drivers will be directed to overflow parking within a quarter mile of the park entrance. Thank you to Ingham County Parks for waiving vehicle parking fees during this event!
Check-In
Racers may check-in from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, or 6-7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 6, at Hawk Island Park. Race bags include event tech shirt, swim cap, and sponsor gifts.
Awards
Top three men and women overall, top three masters (40 & older), and top five division winners.
Divisions: boys and girls ages 10-14, men and women ages 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65+, Clydesdales (men 220 lbs+), and Athenas (women 165 lbs+).
Volunteers
Lifeguards from Lansing Parks & Recreation, Court 1 Athletic Clubs, and local YMCAs will be in boats monitoring the swim. Volunteers are needed to provide direction on the swim, bike, and run segments of the race. We also need volunteers monitoring the parking and transition areas, serving refreshments, attaching and removing timing chips, and providing body markings. Teams, clubs, and other organizations are welcome to volunteer as a group. Training, shirts, and food are provided. Click here for full details.
Race Schedule
| 6:00-7:30 am |
Check-in. Athletes receive body markings and timing chips. |
| 7:00 am |
Pre-race meeting for beginners, featuring resident triathlon guru Jef Mallett! |
| 7:45 am |
Opening ceremony with Deb Hart, WMMQ (94.9 FM) |
| 8:00 am |
Men’s and women’s group swim starts, followed by individual starts |
| Good Eats! |
Immediately following the race. |
Medical Services
EMS provided by Lansing Fire Department paramedics. First Aid is available in the boat house.
Aid Stations
Water will be available on the run course (2 stations) and in the refreshment area. We will not have water on the bike course – make sure to bring a bottle.
Race Photos
Time Frame Photography has a team of photographers shooting participants during all phases of the race. Race packets include instructions for accessing proofs and ordering prints online.
Click here to see thousands (yes, thousands) of 2009 race photos.
Massage
Massage therapists are available before, during, and after the race. Free.
Weekend Events
Come a day early and
"Be A Tourist" on
Saturday, June 5, 2010. The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau offers a unique opportunity to visit over 35 local attractions, including the State Capitol, Michigan Walk of Fame, historical sites, art galleries, museums, a water park, nature centers and botanical gardens, all for only $1! For information on this and other local events and attractions,
click here or call (517) 487-6800.
Lodging
Causeway Bay Hotel & Convention Center is our official race hotel. Located right off I-96, just minutes from Hawk Island County Park, Causeway Bay offers a discounted room rate (only $69.99!) for Hawk-I-Tri participants. Just identify yourself as a triathlon participant when you make your reservation. For more information, or to reserve a room,
click here or call (517) 694-8123.
If you prefer camping, Lansing's Cottonwood Campground is exactly one mile south of the Hawk Island County Park. Amenities including a pool, playground, paddle boats, kayaks, game room, party store, and laundry room, as well as full access to the Sycamore River.
Benefit
Proceeds from this event support South Lansing Community Development Association's efforts to increase outdoor recreational opportunities, encourage physical activity, increase access to fresh foods, and improve overall community health.