Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri

Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri

Hello Racer! Thank you for your interest in Chesaning’s 4th annual Dry-Tri, where you will bike the back country roads, run along the river, and float/paddle back to the finish line to celebrate your accomplishment and our beautiful parks! We are super excited to have Ope! Racing providing chip timing again this year! PLEASE READ THIS THOROUGHLY. There is lots of info you will want to know before the race!

Event Details

• When: Saturday August 15th, 2026, at 9:00am (plan on getting there early so you are ready to go at 9!)
• Where: You will start and end in Showboat Park. Please note you will need to drop off your kayak pre-race at Parshallburg Park!
• Who: ANYONE is welcome to race, no matter what skill level you are as an athlete. Bring your family or a friend to complete it with or go for gold!
• Event Type: This is a “for fun” event that we encourage everyone to come out and challenge themselves!

Pre-Race Information

1. Equipment Needed:

• Bike: Doesn’t have to be fancy, but make sure tires are aired and the bike is tuned up prior to race day!
• Helmet: A helmet MUST be worn to complete the bike section of race.
• Watercraft: Kayak/canoe/paddle board and paddles — please make your watercraft floats and remember there may be spots you need to get out and walk.
• Flotation Device: Every watercraft MUST have a flotation device on board to complete the paddle portion.

2. Packet/Bib Pick Up:

• Dates: Packet pick up will be August 10th-13th (Monday through Thursday) 8:30-4:00 at the Chamber office (218 North Front St. Suite B).
• Additional Pick Up: Thursday, July 25th from 6-7pm at the Chamber of Commerce Office (218 N. Front St., Suite B).
• Race Day Pick Up: If unable to pick up your packet during the above times, we will have pick up available the morning of the race from 7-9 at the Showboat park pavilion.
• Waiver: Please fill out waiver for each racer before race day! EVERYONE participating MUST sign a waiver to be able to race!

3. Morning of Race:

• Watercraft Drop Off: From 7-9am on race day. Please make sure all your kayak stickers are in place BEFORE dropping off.
• Drop Off Location: You will head to Parshallburg Bridge. No parking for spectators or athletes at Parshallburg.
• Instructions: Volunteers will help you unload your kayak and put it in the correct area.
• Final Steps: After placing your watercraft and stickers, head to Showboat park for the start of the race!

4. Race Start:

• Starting Steps: Race will begin with a bike ride through our beautiful town. Route can be found on the website.
• Chip Timing: Your chip time does not start until you cross the start line.
• Transition: After finishing the bike ride, place your bike in the designated spot and change for the running portion.
• Launch Area: Locate your watercraft and take it to the river, ensuring you can transport it solo.

5. Weather:

• Event Status: This is a rain or shine event! Our goal is to hold the event on Saturday no matter the weather.
• Delays: We may delay the event if inclement weather looks like it may clear up shortly.
• Postponement: If conditions are too dangerous, the race will be postponed to Sunday, August 16th.
• Timelines: All timelines will stay the same!

FAQs

• Age Divisions: Yes! Male/female: 18 and under: 19-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70+.
• Route Previews: Run and bike route maps will be posted on our website www.chesaningchamber.org.
• Award Ceremony: Awards will be handed out at the start/finish line once all winners of each division are finished.
• Bike Type: Any pedal bike will work! A road or gravel bike is ideal but doable with almost any type.

If you have other questions, you can call Lisa at the chamber office during business hours at 989-845-3055 or email her at info@chesaningchamber.org or text Emily at 810-931-2972.

For more information, visit the race page: Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri.