Park Information: A State Park permit is needed to enter Waterloo Recreation Area. The
Recreation Passport is your $10 ticket to Michigan's state parks and outdoor adventures!
Out-of-state residents will still be required to purchase a $8 daily permit or a $29
annual Motor
Vehicle Permit.
Michigan residents are not able to purchase a one day pass. For State Park entry,
all Michigan residents must have a Recreation Passport.
For details about the Recreation
Passport CLICK HERE.
USAT Information: USAT Members must present a current USAT card or it will be necessary
to pay the one day license fee. Non-USAT members who paid a one-day license fee need not
present proof of membership.
All participants MUST PRESENT PHOTO ID.
Non-USAT $12 Fee Explanation: The $12 fee for non-USAT members is for USAT insurance.
The entire $12 fee is paid to USAT. USAT is the governing body for the sport of triathlon.
Wet Suit Information: Each participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty
in this event up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit
Medical Information: American Red Cross will be on site and handle all race related medical
problems. Jackson Valley Ambulance will be on pull-out alert for our event.
Race Divisions: 15-17, 18-19, 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+; NO RELAYS
Awards: Triathlon - Top three overall, top master (40 yrs. and over), top grand master (50 yrs.
and over), top five in each age division, a special award for a "First Timer over Fifty"!
Finisher award to all finishers.
Duathlon - Top ten overall, top master (40 yrs. and over), and top grand master
(50 yrs. and over)
How To Get There: 11500 Seymour Road, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Take I-94 to the Grass Lake exit,
exit 150 - Mt. Hope Rd. Go north 2.3 miles to Seymour Road.
Turn west (left). Go 1.75 miles to the park entrance. Directions.
Lodging Information:
Chelsea Comfort Inn and Village Conference Center
1645 Commerce Park Dr.
Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734.433.8000
Special Rate: $92
Holiday Inn and Suites
3155 Boardwalk Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734.213.1900
Special Rate: $89
Camping Information: There are two options for reservations at the Waterloo/Portage Lake
campground:(1) visit Pure Michigan and click on the "Book at Waterloo Recreation Area Now "
hyperlink in the middle of the page. Then click on "Campsite go>>" and then choose
Portage Lake Campground or (2) call 800.447.2757 and specify
Waterloo Recreation Area
Portage Lake Campground.