2027 USA Triathlon Winter Nationals: Gaylord All Outdoors Tri 45 Winter Triathlon

❄️ USA Triathlon Winter National Championship Gaylord All Outdoors • Tri 45 • March 6, 2027

Winter becomes your arena. Snow becomes your fuel. And YOU become unstoppable. Northern Michigan’s most electrifying winter multisport event — fast, fierce, and filled with pure winter magic.

Special Acknowledgements

Thank You: Gaylord ALL Outdoors - Gaylord Tourism for being our continued headline sponsor.

THE RACE

Run. Bike. Ski. Conquer. Pristine snow trails, rolling fat‑bike terrain, and the legendary Nordic tracks of Forbush Corners come together to create a course built for speed, grit, and true winter toughness.

Eligibility

This race is open to everyone: USAT membership is required.

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: March 6, 2027
• Location: Forbush Corners — 4971 W Co Rd 612, Frederic, MI 49733

RACE FORMATS

Winter Triathlon Nationals: 5k run • 10k bike • 10k ski
Winter Duathlon Nationals: 5k run • 10k ski (Duathlon = run + ski only)

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• Pasta Dinner: All-you-can-eat on 3/5/27
• Finisher Medal: Custom medal for all participants
• Shirt: TBD (yes, I am doing a clothing piece this year)
• Post-Race Snacks: Warm snacks & hot drinks
• Professional Timing: By RFTiming
• Transition-Area Aid Station: Support available
• Event Photography: Professional photography services

SCHEDULE

• Packet Pickup + Expo: 3/5/27 (Time & location TBD)
• Pasta Dinner: 3/5/27 (Time & location TBD)
• Comedy Show: Tommy McClellan-Willard: Laugh and run - 3/5/27 (Time and Location TBD) Free to All!
• Transition Opens: 10am (3/6/27)
• Triathlon Start: 12pm
• Duathlon Start: 12:30pm
• Awards Ceremony: 3pm near the Yurt

AWARDS

Overall Male & Female (Tri & Du)
Clydesdale & Athena (Tri & Du)
Clydesdale: males 220+ lbs • Athena: females 165+ lbs
Overall Non-Binary (1st & 2nd)
Age Groups: 5-year brackets, 3-deep (Male & Female)
Age Groups: 19 and Under, 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+

Note: There is no overall award for Youth - this will be only age group.

VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS

Want to support the event instead of racing? Email [email protected].

WEATHER POLICY

Snow, shine, ice, or flurries — we race. If conditions become unsafe, course distances or layout may be adjusted. This is a non-refundable event. If cancellation becomes necessary, we will reschedule as soon as possible. If there’s no skiable snow → Run • Bike • Run format will be used.

BONUS: DOUBLE-RACE CHALLENGE

We’ve partnered with The Abominable Snow Tri (2/21/27). Complete BOTH races → Earn 3 medals! Add just $10 when registering for Tri 45.

Location: 6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306

RENTALS

XC Ski Rentals: Forbush Corners $25 • Fully waxed skis • Includes boots & poles • Day-of rentals. Call (989) 889-2843 to reserve your size.

Fat Bike Rentals:

• Latitude 45 (Petoskey): Pending agreement • 8 bikes
• North Bound Outfitters (Grayling): 5 bikes • Call 989-348-8558 (SOLD OUT)
• Salsa Bikes: Pending rental agreement

LODGING

Hotel partnerships pending.

Bonus Materials

Training book for winter triathlons: https://a.co/d/0b4yJ9r3 / https://a.co/d/05VZ34wL

Tri Mail Club: https://mailclubly.com/@trimail (use code TRI45 for $5 off)

More Information

For more information about the race, please visit the official race page at Gaylord All Outdoors Tri 45 Winter Triathlon.