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6th Annual Grand River Color Tour Triathlon 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 8:30 AM start (Detroit)
Location: Eaton Rapids, Michigan
Entry fee: From Free
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
2k Kayak - 5k Run - 15mi Bike	5K	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	$60$75 after Sep 24, 2026	60
5K Run ONLY	5K	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	$30	50
5K Run Sponsor Registration	5K	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	Free	3
Kayak Rental	–	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	$10$15 after Sep 24, 2026	20
Relay Team Sponsor Registration	Relay	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	Free	3
Triathlon Giveaway!	–	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	Free	2
Triathlon Relay Team (EACH TEAM MEMBER MUST REGISTER SEPERATELY)	Relay	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	$30$45 after Sep 24, 2026	50

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

2k Kayak - 5k Run - 15mi Bike: $75 until Oct 3.
5K Run ONLY: $30 until Sep 28.
Kayak Rental: $15 until Oct 3.
Triathlon Giveaway!: Free until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $60, entry is about 100 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Michigan runs 37:01, about 11:55 a mile, based on 764 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:37 and men in 31:59.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:36 AM, and the 2k Kayak - 5k Run - 15mi Bike starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 880 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

114 Mill St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 81°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 114 Mill St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 880 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 5K, Relay
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is 6th Annual Grand River Color Tour Triathlon?: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Michigan?: At $60, entry is about 100 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: 5K, Relay.
Where does it start?: 114 Mill St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827.

From the organizers

Register today to compete in our 5th Annual Grand River Color Tour Triathlon with a twist. This race will feature a 2k kayaking paddle, a 15-mile cycle, and a 5k run during the most colorful season of the year in Eaton Rapids. Additionally, the final leg of the 5k, runners will be blasted with powder coloring leaving each racer to finish the competition in a uniquely colored way. The race will begin with kayaking at 8:30 am. Registration/check in will begin at 7:00 am and must be complete by 8:00 am. There is also an option to participate in the 5K Only or do the Triathlon as a Relay Team of 3.