Hawk Island Sprint Triathlon
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Distances
Sprint: 500m swim, 10 mile bike, 5k run.
Super Sprint: 200m swim, 4.75 mile bike, 2.5k run.
Courses
Swim: Counterclockwise from north beach to south beach. Super sprint is counterclockwise around the perimeter of the beach buoy line.
Bike: Single-circuit loop course around beautiful South Lansing and MSU agricultural land.
Run: Scenic paved path out and back on South Lansing's award winning river trail. Half distance for Super Sprint.
Registration
Rates increase on January 1, March 1, May 1, May 18, and race day.
Sprint/Super: $85 / $90 / $95 / $100 / $105 / $115 on race day
Relays: $140 / $150 / $160 / $170 / $180 / $200 on race day
Online registration closes at 8pm on Thursday, May 29. Onsite registration is available during Saturday and Sunday check-in. CashApp, Venmo, and Credit Cards accepted onsite (CC has processing fee).
Race Shirts
Race shirts are included in registration fee. Sprint/Super shirts are tech. Kids are cotton. Choose a shirt size OR choose "Bees over Tees" to donate the cost of the shirt to help our nonprofit expand pollinator gardens at our urban farm and community gardens. Choose "Bees and Tees" if you'd like to donate AND get a shirt.
If this is your first race, of course you want merch to commemorate the event. But if you've got a drawer full of shirts from races past and don't want another, your donation will support food production at South Lansing Urban Gardens, the harvest from which is donated to local food pantries and free meal sites.
Shirt sizes are only guaranteed if ordered by May 18. Below is the size chart for A4 Men's and Women's Cooling Performance shirts.
Timing
Sprint/Super Sprint are chip timed (disposable ankle straps) with T1 and T2 splits.
Awards
All particiapants receive a finisher medal. Placement awards are given to:
Sprint - top three men and women overall, top three masters (40 & older), and top three in each age/weight division.
Super - top three in each age division.
Location/Amenities
Hawk Island County Park is located at 1601 E. Cavanaugh St. between Pennsylvania and Aurelius Roads in Lansing, MI. The park features a beautiful beach and swimming area, splash park, playground, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic grounds and shelters, and a beach house/snack bar.
Park Policies
Hawk Island Park is family and pet friendly. Dogs are welcome on a 6ft or shorter leash in the park and off leash in the 17 acre Soldan Dog Park located at the northeast corner of Hawk Island Park.
No glass bottles or alcoholic beverages allowed.
Parking
On-site parking is available for $3 for Ingham County residents, $5 for non-residents. This fee must be paid each time you enter the park (swim trial on Friday, early check-in on Saturday, and the race on Sunday) OR you can pre-purchase a discounted parking permit for all three days. The permit also allows racers to bypass the line at the entry gate before 7am on race day. Permits are only available for race participants, not spectators. Free parking is available at Soccer Zone, a half mile walk on the river trail to the race pavilion.
IMPORTANT: Park access on race day is dictated by your arrival and departure times. Vehicles may enter and exit the park before 8 a.m. and after 10:30 a.m. From 8-10:30am, park entry and exit is restricted to emergency vehicles. Everyone else arriving during that time (this includes racers, spectators, and volunteers) must park at Soccer Zone and walk into the park.
There is only one route for vehicles in and out of the park (at the gate on Cavanaugh), and those lanes are part of the bike course.
Check-In
Early check-in is available on Saturday, May 31, from 1-4pm. Participants receive bib#, swim cap, shirt, disposable timing strap, swag, and body marking (if requested, otherwise race day).
Race day check-in is 6-7:30am, Sunday, June 1.
Race Policies
BIB Transfers: Registrations can be transfered to another racer through Active.com. Racers handle all financial transactions related to swapping registrations. No transfers allowed after 5pm, Thursday, May 29.
Note: Shirt sizes can be changed if the transfer is complete by Sunday, May 18. After that, size cannot be guaranteed.
Transition Area: For the safety of particiants and the security of their belongings, the transition area is off limits to everyone except racers, race staff, and volunteers wearing fluorescent volunteer shirts. Race numbers MUST be displayed to gain access to the transition area. This is for the safety and security of all participants.
Athlete Conduct: We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who behaves inappropriately toward fellow competitors, volunteers, or race management staff.
No Refunds: While we sympathize with athletes unable to participate due to injury, illness or other circumstances, resgistration fees are NONREFUNDABLE. this includes cancellation due to severe weather and natural disasters. You may opt to purchase race insurance from Active.com. Registrations cancelled with advance notice may, at the discretion of event organizers, be rolled into the following year.
Safety/Medical Services
First Aid is available in the medical tent near the finish line. Medical staff post up on shore during the swim and ride along in the SAG vehicle on the bike course.
Lifeguards are stationed on boats and paddle boards using zone coverage along the swim course. If you kow anyone with current certification, we are always hiring.
Officers from Lansing, East Lansing, and Meridian Twp provide traffic control at all major signalized intersections on the bike course.
Water Stations
There are two water stations along the run course. The first is at the turn around point for Super Sprinters, second is at the turn around for Sprinters. Water is also available under the race pavilion and at the finish. We do not have water on the bike course – make sure to bring a bottle.
Massage
Massage therapists will be available from 9am-noon.
Volunteers
Our volunteers ensure a safe and enjoyable race experience for particiants and spectators. In addition to set up and tear down, volunteers provide direction on the swim, bike, and run courses. They monitor the parking and transition areas, serve refreshments, assist with check-in, and hand out medals.
Teams, clubs, and other organizations are welcome to volunteer as a group. We provide training, shirts, and food! Some of our most enthusiastic helpers are parents, family, and friends. If you or anyone you know is interested in helping, please follow the link, and sign up today! Follow the link to SignUp.com for detailed descriptions and available positions.
Lodging
We are proud to have Candlewood Suites as our preferred accommodations for the Hawk Island Triathlon. This property is conveniently located on the last leg of the bike course at 3545 Forest Road, next to MSU’s University Club and Forest Akers Golf Course.
Hotel guest rooms have a kitchenette, free internet access, and on-site fitness center. And they are pet friendly! Discounted room rates are available for triathletes and their families. Reserve your suite by calling (517) 351-8181.
See the Sights!
As long as you're in town, you might consider visiting local attractions like Potter Park Zoo, Impression 5 Science Center, the State Capitol Building, the Michigan Historical Museum, REO Olds Museum, Beal Botanical Garden, and so many more! Visit the CHOOSE LANSING to find events and attractions in the Lansing area on race weekend.
Community Benefit
Proceeds from this event support South Lansing CDA's nonprofit food equity initiatives:
South Lansing Urban Gardens (SLUG) manages 4+ acres of urban land with a teaching farm and community plots for 147 low-income/refugee/New American families who save money on groceries by growing their own food. Our staff manage food production in two 90-foot hoops and teach gardening, nutrition, and healthy cooking to youth, adults, and folks with disabilities. All food grown by SLUG is donated to local pantries and soup kitchens.
South Lansing Farmers Market supports dozens of local growers and agriculture-based entrepreneurs. We've helped several of our gardeners make the transition to market vending. We also help families stretch their food dollars by accepting all types of food assistance.
Our walk-up food pantry and "free-rigerator" allow neighbors in need to get milk, eggs, cheese, fresh produce, dry/canned goods, and personal care items 24hrs/day. We encourage pantry users to take our garden classes, and we've taught several to grow and preserve their own food.
Race Weekend Schedule
Friday (May 30)
6:30-8 Practice Swim and newbie Q&A.
Saturday (May 31)
1-4 Early check-in for all races.
Sunday (June 1)
5:45 Gates open
6:00 Sprint/Super Sprint check-in & transition area open
7:30 Check-in closes
7:45 Transition area closes
7:50 Pre-race briefing at the swim start
8:00 Swim start (waves listed at check in)
10:45 Kids check-in & kids transition area open
11:00 Sprint/Super Awards
11:45 Kids check-in closes
12:00 Goldfish
12:20 Sharks
12:30 Dolphins
1:00 Kids Awards