IRONMAN 70.3 MI Kickoff Event
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IRONMAN 70.3 Michigan Kickoff Weekend – Hosted by MiTri
Join us in Traverse City for a full weekend of community, course prep, and triathlon motivation as we launch into IRONMAN 70.3 Michigan season!
🗓️ Dates:
Saturday, June 28 – Kickoff Meet-Up
Sunday, June 29 – Course Preview Ride + Optional Brick
📍 Locations:
Saturday Kickoff Meet-Up
📍 Grand Traverse YMCA
📍 Google Maps
We’ll gather indoors for race previews, training talks, raffles, giveaways, and more!
Sunday Course Preview Ride + Brick
📍 Meet at Library & Open Space (IRONMAN Transition Area)
📍 Google Maps
Ride the full course, then run one loop of the course for a solid brick session.
🚗 Street parking is available nearby.
See Facebook Event as well! https://www.facebook.com/share/1BCRBD3msQ/
🎯 Saturday Event Highlights:
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Opening Remarks by Race Director Joel Gaff – Hear directly from the leader of IRONMAN 70.3 Michigan as he kicks off the weekend with updates, motivation, and insights into this year’s race.
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Race Overview – Course breakdown, logistics, and transition walkthrough
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Q&A with Local Pro Katie – Training strategy, nutrition, gear & recovery
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Training & Bricks – Info on supported course previews and bricks
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Motivational Race Recaps – Hear first-timer stories and veteran advice
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Raffle Giveaway! – Win a FREE entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Michigan (2025 or 2026)
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Free Swag – Goodies from Rudy Project, Zealios, Infinit, Saltstick & more!
👖 Special Segment: Underpants Run Preview & Info
It’s back! The iconic IRONMAN Underpants Run is part of the race weekend fun—and we’ll cover everything you need to know:
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What it is (yes, it's exactly what it sounds like)
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How to participate
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Where and when it happens
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Costume ideas, rules, and how this fun run supports local causes
Get ready to strut your stuff for a good cause and have a blast doing it!
🚴 Sunday – Course Preview Ride + Brick
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Bike Course Route (Garmin): View Ride
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Run Loop Course (Garmin): View Run Loop
Ride the official course and top it off with a one-loop run brick to lock in that race-day feel.
🔗 Official Race Website:
Come ready to train, connect, laugh, and win – it’s going to be an unforgettable weekend!
#IM703Michigan #TriClubLife #UnderpantsRun #JoelGaff #AnythingIsPossible #MichiganTriathlon
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