
Dragon Trails Triathlon (Sprint)
Lake Orion, MI
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
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Sunday, September 13th, 2026
1301 Clarkston Road, Lake Orion MI
57–74°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
58–74°F
dry
2024
62–80°F
dry
2023
48–63°F
dry
2022
54–71°F
dry
2021
60–70°F
rain
2020
60–72°F
rain
2019
59–82°F
rain
2018
60–75°F
dry
2017
57–74°F
dry
2016
60–80°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 13
Cloudy · 59–78°F
Sunday, Sep 13starts near 59°F · 18% chance of rain · wind up to 16 mph
About this race
Race Overview
Join us for the third annual Dragon Trails Triathlon! We are excited to invite any adventurous athletes to race this scenic and rugged sprint triathlon course. You will be challenged with a .75K (.46 mile) freshwater swim through Tommy’s Lake, a 20K (12.4 miles) of mixed terrain biking through Bald Mountain, the Polly Ann Trail, and Orion Oaks County Park, and a 5K (3.1 miles) run through the forested trails of Camp Agawam.
Event Details
- Date: September 13, 2026
- Location: 1301 Clarkston Road, Lake Orion, MI
- Registration Cap: 100 participants
- Website: Dragon Trails Triathlon
Participant Experience
This event is truly one of a kind, and our race organizers are excited to host a limited number of athletes through an intimate and organized open water swimming, mountain biking, and trail running experience. While competitive, we've capped registration at 100 participants to limit chaos and congestion and ensure athlete safety.
Registration Benefits
- Swag: All registrants will receive a swim cap and event shirt.
- Nutrition: Pre-run fuel options will be available on course.
- Drink Ticket: Enjoy a drink in our "Dragons Lair" after the race.
- Course Maps: Maps of the 2025 Dragon Trails Triathlon are included below. 2026 courses coming soon!
Course map
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