Big Fish
MORNING OF REGISTRATION IS OPEN @ 5:30 A.M.- 6:45 A.MA. FIRST SWIMMER IN THE WATER AT 7:30 A.M.
Our number one goal is to keep athletes safe. This event must be capped at 500 athletes. Going back to the original date for Big Fish.
The swim is in the small confines of Big Fish Lake, which means a two-loop swim course for Olympic athletes. Typically there are a few weeds right at the swim start.
The bike course and run course are what everyone loves. They are very fast, but a challenging, rolling course. Flat in the middle and back, rolling in the first and last 5k. Same for the run but reverse, flat in the beginning and rolling in the back side. It is on a dirt road that rolls along scenic farmland where you can see horses on either side and little to no traffic on the run course.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sunday, May 28, 2023 7:30am
Day Of Registration Opens 6:00 a.m.
Ortonville Recreation Area
5779 Hadley Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
TIME TRIAL START:
- Olympic Triathlon – 1500m swim, 23mi bike, 10k run
- Sprint Triathlon – 500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run
- Sprint Duathlon – 2.5k run, 20k bike, 5k run
- Olympic Aquabike – 1500m swim, 23mi bike
- Sprint Aquabike – 500m swim, 20k bike
- Super Sprint – 200m swim, 10k bike, 1mi run
**2 and 3 person relays offered for both the Olympic and Sprint Distance Triathlon
| Entry Fees: | Ind. | Relays: | SuperSprint: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until 2.28 | $110 | $150 | $65 |
| 3.1 – 4.30 | $125 | $150 | $65 |
| 5.1 to online closes | $135 | $150 | $65 |
Closes the Thursday before the event at midnight
DAY OF Registration opens: 6:00 a.m.Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS for any reason unless you have been double charged or accidentally signed up more than once, military transfer or death in the family.
Standard event industry policy: states that when emergency conditions such as weather, threats of terrorism, medical emergencies, or any potentially unsafe condition out of our control force cancellation of an event, refunds cannot and will not be provided since funds have been spent on race day already.
Athlete Amenities: Guaranteed to those pre-registered 14 days out!
- Custom event shirt
- Custom finishers medal
- Sponsor supplied samples
- Professional chip timing with results available online
- Awards to top three in each age group
- The best post race snack table out there
This is a state park so all vehicles must have a Recreational Passport to enter the park. Michigan residents can purchase a passport at the Secretary of State when renewing vehicle tags or at the park office, the pass is good for an entire a year at all State Parks.
All non-residents can purchase a one day pass for $9 or an annual pass $31 at the park office. There is very limited parking and partly the reason for the cap. So please plan to arrive early.
Campgrounds in the area
Campgrounds in the area
Venue
Hadley Recreation Area
Hadley Township Police
Lapeer County EMS
Michigan DNR.
Partners
Pepsi Co
Gatorade Endurance
Rudy Project
Support Crews
Girl Scouts
Lapeer High School Boys and Girls Swim Team
Our exclusive TRI – One program was launched many years ago when athletes raced as part of their training, rewarded themselves for all the training they were doing and to gain all that important race day experience you cannot simulate. As the multi-sport community has evolved to the opposite now we are bringing back the program. it is really simple, you need more open water swim training? great, cmon out and get it with our lifeguards and courses. Want to get a nice hard time trial on the bike in? cmon out and race on our course. Need to get a run in and want to do so with aid stations? cmon out and join other runners.
Each TRI – One will have a designated start time, you will simply head to the TRI – One start flag for the discipline you choose, line up, and when the clock strikes and the horn sounds you are off. With our events, time trial swim starts now you will line up accordingly. Or if you want to take the Kayak or SUP out for a nice paddle with others where offered.
The cost for these is a flat $30. For that, you get a finisher’s medal and access to the post-race food tent. You may purchase a shirt for $10.
You can register online or onsite. If onsite it is cash only!
COURSE INFORMATION
Sunday, May 28, 2023* 7:30am
Day Of Registration Opens 6:00 a.m.
Ortonville Recreation Area
5779 Hadley Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
TIME TRIAL START:
- Olympic Triathlon – 1500m swim, 24.8mi bike, 10k run
- Sprint Triathlon – 500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run
- Sprint Duathlon – 2.5k run, 20k bike, 5k run
- Olympic Aquabike – 1500m swim, 24.8mi bike
- Sprint Aquabike – 500m swim, 20k bike
- Super Sprint – 200m swim, 10k bike, 1mi run
**2 and 3 person relays offered for both the Olympic and Sprint Distance Triathlon
| Entry Fees: | Ind. | Relays: | SuperSprint: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until 2.28 | $110 | $150 | $65 |
| 3.1 – 4.30 | $125 | $150 | $65 |
| 5.1 to online closes | $135 | $150 | $65 |
Online Registration
Closes the Thursday before the event at midnight
DAY OF Registration opens: 6:00 a.m.
Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS for any reason unless you have been double charged or accidentally signed up more than once, military transfer or death in the family.
Standard event industry policy: states that when emergency conditions such as weather, threats of terrorism, medical emergencies, or any potentially unsafe condition out of our control force cancellation of an event, refunds cannot and will not be provided since funds have been spent on race day already.
Athlete Amenities: Guaranteed to those pre-registered 14 days out!
Olympic Distance athletes start at 7:45am. You will begin in the water. We will be shooting for a traditional triangle swim course. Olympic Distance athletes will swim a 2 loop course. You will exit the water under the swim structure up the carpet to the Transition Area about 50m away.
Sprint athletes you will start about 30 minutes later. 1 Loop triangle swim course.
Super Sprint athletes will start around 8:30am. Your course will be an out and back to the first yellow buoy.
Exiting the Transition Area, you will follow the bike chute lined with cones out of the park exit to a RIGHT turn on Hadley Rd. You will stay on Hadley Rd. through Hadley Township, following the winding road.
Super Sprint athletes will turnaround at the 5k mark on Hadley Rd. Your turnaround will be marked with ‘SS’ turnaround on the ground, a Super Sprint Turnaround sign, and Support Crew Volunteers. Please use caution when making the turnaround.
Sprint athletes your turnaround is just at the S turns at Stewert.
Olympic athletes turn LEFT at Stewert, RIGHT at Stewert, and RIGHT at Lipponcott to the turnaround before Baldwin Rd. There are few homes out here, most being farms.
Terrain is predominantly rolling country roads. This course will challenge you. Intersections will be patrolled by course officials. After the turnaround, you will simply head back to the park, making a LEFT into the park. We will have police here, but please use caution when making a left. On your way back to the Transition Area, use caution when inside the park as runners will be exiting.
Exiting the Transition Area you will follow the run chute out of the park to a LEFT turn on Hadley Rd. to a RIGHT turn on the dirt Sawmill Lake Road to a RIGHT on Honert.
Sprint athletes your turn around around will be located at 1.55mi.
Olympic Distance athletes you will continue to the 5k mark and turnaround.
Super Sprint athletes will go to the end of the park road and back. Approximately 1 mile.
ALL ATHLETES STAY ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER on Hadley Rd, to a LEFT back at the park, then back in the park for the 150m finish next to the Transition Area.
You will have iced water, lemon-lime Gatorade Endurance Formula and energy gels at every mile.
The entire run course is well shaded and rolling to hilly.
- Custom event shirt
- Custom finishers medal
- Sponsor supplied samples
- Professional chip timing with results available online
- Awards to top three in each age group
- Great sponsor supplied raffle and awards ceremony following the last finisher
- The best post race snack table out there
This is a state park so all vehicles must have a Recreational Passport to enter the park. Michigan residents can purchase a passport at the Secretary of State when renewing vehicle tags or at the park office, the pass is good for an entire a year at all State Parks.
All non-residents can purchase a one day pass for $9 or an annual pass $31 at the park office. There is very limited parking and partly the reason for the cap. So please plan to arrive early.
Campgrounds in the area
Venue
- Hadley Recreation Area
- Hadley Township Police
- Lapeer County EMS
- Michigan DNR.
- Pepsi Co
- Gatorade Endurance
- Lapeer High School Boys and Girls Swim Team
Our exclusive TRI – One program was launched many years ago when athletes raced as part of their training, rewarded themselves for all the training they were doing and to gain all that important race day experience you cannot simulate. As the multi-sport community has evolved to the opposite now we are bringing back the program. it is really simple, you need more open water swim training? great, cmon out and get it with our lifeguards and courses. Want to get a nice hard time trial on the bike in? cmon out and race on our course. Need to get a run in and want to do so with aid stations? cmon out and join other runners.
Each TRI – One will have a designated start time, you will simply head to the TRI – One start flag for the discipline you choose, line up, and when the clock strikes and the horn sounds you are off. With our events, time trial swim starts now you will line up accordingly. Or if you want to take the Kayak or SUP out for a nice paddle with others where offered.
The cost for these is a flat $30. For that, you get a finisher’s medal and access to the post-race food tent. You may purchase a shirt for $10.
You can register online or onsite. If onsite it is cash only!
ATHLETE INFORMATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Closes the Thursday before the event at 11:59 pm
DAY OF REGISTRATION OPEN – 6:00 a.m.
Please follow the directions in your athlete emails sent the week leading up to the event.
Olympic, Sprint (Triathlon and Aquabike) and Duathlon
$110 through 2/28/2022
$125 March 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022
$135 May 1, 2022 – online registration close
Olympic and Sprint Relays
$150 through online registration close
Super Sprint Triathlon
$65 through online registration close
Day of Event
6:00 am – 6:45 am ONLY (do not arrive late)!
Items to bring to check-in
* Drivers license or picture ID
* Helpful to bring a printout of your registration confirmation
You will not be permitted to race without a picture ID.
Items you will receive at check-in
* Bib number
* Swim Cap (required to wear during the swim)
* Shirt (ONLY GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF EVENT)
* Timing Strap
* Partner supplied samples
Checking in another athlete
Each athlete must pick up their own packet. You may not check-in for another athlete.
Exceptions: A parent or guardian may pick up for their child.
Note: Participants 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to sign event waivers.
Bib Number
At registration you will receive ONE bib number that the runner must wear on the front of their chest, since they will be crossing the finish line.
Body Marking
All relay members will get body marked with the bib number assigned to them, so they can all be identified on the course.
Timing Chip and Strap
The athlete competing in the first discipline should securely attach the timing chip to their left ankle. The chip and strap should be handed off to the next relay member inside the Transition Area ONLY at the designated RELAY area. Each athlete should only wear the chip on the left ankle, never on the wrist. Do not just grab it and go. You must make sure it is secure on your ankle before leaving the Transition Area. Exchanging outside of the Transition Area could result in a disqualification.
Transition Area
There will be a designated rack(s) for RELAYS only. This is typically near one of the exit/entry points. Please make sure all relay member’s gear is in this designated area. Even when the Transition Area is closed, relay members may still have access to the Transition Area to warm up and prepare for their discipline.
Each athlete will be assigned a timing chip and strap. These will be available race morning unless otherwise stipulated in your race confirmation. After check-in, proceed into transition and your bag will be at your spot on the rack. Please ensure your bib number and timing strap match.
You are responsible for this chip and strap. Failure to turn it in for ANY reason will result in a $40 charge.
You must wear your chip and strap on your left ankle for the entire event, start to finish.
Following your finish you will be directed down the finish chute where there will be a chair and two bins with disinfectant solution for your chip/strap. Please remove your chip/strap, RE-VELCRO it and toss into the bin.
We provide all the timing and scoring services for each and every event we host. This will be with ChampionChip or ChronoTrack timing systems.
Throughout the course, there will be sets of timing mats or gators, typically under structures, indicating finish, bike in, run out, swim finish, etc. You must cross over these areas. Do NOT avoid them or attempt to jump over them.
Every effort will be made to supply you with a swim, bike, run, transition 1, transition 2, and finish times. However, it is explicitly expressed that the electronic timing systems are not foolproof. They are electronics and computers which are outside in the elements and they are not perfect systems. We along with any other timer out there can only score what is captured in a system.
Preliminary Results
This event will be scored live with ChronoTrack. You may track your finish via the Athlinks app or the ChronoTrack Live app. Search by event. There will be QR codes at the event for you to scan.
Your results will be posted on the event website under the RESULTS tab located on the home page as well as event page. Every effort is made to post these by the following morning or within 24 hours of the event.
ANY and ALL timing questions and inquiries must be sent to: results@3disciplines.com
Emailing or contacting event management in any other way will not guarantee an attempt to retrieve results.
All athletes and all relay members will be body marked with their race number. After picking up your chip and strap please proceed to the body marking area typically designated with a large BODY MARKING flag. You must have your bib number for this process.
BODY MARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Both your biceps will be marked with your bib number, going down, not across
Your RIGHT calf will be marked with your age (as of 12/31/2023)
Your LEFT calf will be marked with the event you are participating in
T – Olympic Distance or Long Distance
S – Sprint Distance
SS – Super Sprint
D – Duathlon
S – Sprint Distance
SS – Super Sprint
D – Duathlon
* RELAYS – an R will be placed in front of the distance code you signed up for
* AQUABIKE – an A will be placed in front of the distance code you signed up for
* AQUABIKE – an A will be placed in front of the distance code you signed up for
Due to an increasing amount of athletes entering events they may not be properly trained for, we are asking each athlete to be responsible and honest with his/her ability to complete the distance registering for. Due to safety concerns for everyone involved including you the athlete, but also the support crew volunteers and officials like police, sheriff, fire department, etc. we must instill course cut off times at 4 hrs. Raffle and awards start at 3 hrs and 30 minutes in Olympic distance events and 99% of all athletes are finished by that time. So you must register for the event you will finish under that 4 hour time limit. Being a responsible athlete means if you cannot complete the Olympic distance comfortably under that time we recommend you participate in the sprint event. We encourage you to train for the goal to reach that Olympic distance under the 4 hour time limit. If you do not have a clear idea as to how to achieve that goal we are here to help, please let us know.
An athlete will be informed he/she has reached the 4 hr. cut off, at which time the athlete will acknowledge he/she understands completely and he/she will be brought in off the course by the course coordinator. If the athlete refuses this he/she will be informed that there will not be any support left on the course from that point and he/she must acknowledge this and understand he/she is continuing under those circumstances at which time the athlete will remove the timing chip/strap and give to the course coordinator.
Again an athlete must take the responsibility on as an athlete understanding his/her ability at the time of the event. Knowing that support crew volunteers, as well as other personnel out on courses must be kept in safe conditions as well.
Age Up Rule
Your age on race day is the same as how old you will be on December 31 of that year.
Overall
Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women Overall in each event and excluded from their age group.
Age Groups
Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women within each of the following 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+
*In the event there may not be at least 4 athletes within an age group, an age group may be combined, for example 2 in 20-24 and 2 and 25-29 = 20-29 age group combined.
*Sprint Triathlon – Typically offers 15 and under and 16-19 in addition.
*Clydesdales (Male 225 lbs or more) – 1st Overall in Olympic and Sprint Distance Triathlons.
*Athenas (Female 165 lbs or more) – 1st Overall in Olympic and Sprint Distance Triathlons.
Aquabike: Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women in Olympic and Sprint Distance Aquabike.
Sprint Duathlon: Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women.
Super Sprint – All athletes will receive a finisher medal when crossing the finish line. This category is designed for those wanting to Try the Tri or to enjoy a fun, family-friendly race. In that spirit, no awards are presented. Everyone is a winner!
Awards will in NO circumstances be given out early, or individually before the awards ceremony. If you must depart before the awards ceremony, you may opt to pay a shipping and processing fee and have the award mailed to you. Please click on the link below to be taken to the Transition Bag Store where you can select the AWARD Item.
Wetsuits
Wetsuits are available for rent. Please rent by TUESDAY before the event. If you are interested in renting a wetsuit we have shortie, sleeveless, and full wetsuits. Please email info@3disciplines.com with your name, size, and type of wetsuit. It is $50 cash paid onsite. You will be responsible for any and all damage to the wetsuit, a credit card will be put on file for potential damages. You will pick up your wetsuit at the wetsuit check-in transition check-in race morning. You will drop your wetsuit off at the post-race food tent with a 3Disciplines TEAM member ONLY, NOT a volunteer. He/She will inspect the wetsuit and check you out by returning your credit card. Again please email info@3disciplines.com by Tuesday before the event to reserve your size and style.
Rules INFORMATION
Sunday, May 28, 2023
*7:30 a.m.
| Entry Fees: | Ind. | Relays: | SuperSprint: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until 2.28 | $110 | $150 | $65 |
| 3.1 – 4.30 | $125 | $150 | $65 |
| 5.1 to online closes | $135 | $150 | $65 |
Online Registration
Closes Thursday before the event at midnight
On-site Registration
Race morning 6:00 - 7:00 cash only)
Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS for any reason unless you have been double charged or accidentally signed up more than once, military transfer or death in the family.
Standard event industry policy: states that when emergency conditions such as weather, threats of terrorism, medical emergencies, or any potentially unsafe condition out of our control force cancellation of an event, refunds cannot and will not be provided since funds have been spent on race day already.
Athlete Amenities: Guaranteed to those pre-registered 14 days out!
- Custom event shirt
- Custom finishers medal
- Professional chip timing with results available online
- Awards to top three in each age group
- Awards ceremony following the last finisher
- Post race snack table
Proceed to the grass lot
Follow all signs for parking. IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE prior to the post race, you will need to park OUTSIDE the park as there is only one driveway in and out of the park
Venue
DNR – Todd and all the DNR Staff @ Big Fish
EMS Lapeer
Lapeer County Sheriff
Partners
Pepsi Co
Gatorade Endurance
Support Crews
Lapeer Swim Team
Our exclusive TRI – One program was launched many years ago when athletes raced as part of their training, rewarded themselves for all the training they were doing and to gain all that important race day experience you cannot simulate. As the multi-sport community has evolved to the opposite now we are bringing back the program. It is really simple, you need more open water swim training? Great, cmon out and get it with our lifeguards and courses. Want to get a nice hard time trial on the bike in? Cmon out and race on our course. Need to get a run in and want to do so with aid stations? Cmon out and join other runners.
Each TRI – One will have a designated start time, you will simply head to the TRI – One start flag for the discipline you choose, line up, and when the clock strikes and the horn sounds you are off. With our events, time trial swim starts now you will line up accordingly. Or if you want to take the Kayak or SUP out for a nice paddle with others where offered.
The cost for these is a flat $30. For that, you get a finisher’s medal and access to the post-race food tent. You may purchase a shirt for $10.
You can register onsite it is cash only!
In our efforts to keep every race safe and fair, there are specific rules we have adopted and in some cases modified to ensure you and your family's safety, as well as making the events fair for everyone.
1. Yelling at or using profanities in any way shape or form towards 3D staff or support crew will not be tolerated and will result in automatic disqualification and could result in a suspension from events.
2. Wetsuits will not be allowed in water above 80 degrees.
3. The filming of an athlete on a course will result in disqualification.
4. Pacing will not be questioned. You cannot follow or be followed by a fellow athlete, friend, or family member at any time on the course by any means. This will be deemed pacing and therefore will result in disqualification.
5. Changing swim/start waves or switching events without informing event management BEFORE an event begins will result in disqualification.
6. Adjusting or moving another athlete’s gear in the transition area when their gear was placed first will result in a 5:00 minute penalty.
7. Throwing trash on the course at any time before, during, or after will result in a 5:00 minute penalty for the first offense and disqualification on the second. Designated trash throwing areas are only at aid station spots and approximately 25m before and after.
8. Failure to comply with emergency vehicles and event management staff during an event will result in automatic disqualification. Emergency vehicles and personnel have the right away at all times and an athlete must give them that right away by doing everything possible to get out of the way.
This event is owned and operated by 3 Disciplines, therefore we reserve the right as the owner, developer host of the event to add to, modify, or increase enforcement of rules.
Specific to Multi-sport:
The center line violation rule will result in a disqualification! An athlete cannot cross the center line for any reason whatsoever. This is extremely dangerous and could result in serious injury or death therefore will not be tolerated.
FAQs
When you have a small lake, navigation is key to a good swim. Getting away from athletes, but staying on course, this lake lends itself to easy shoreline markers – get out there on Saturday and get them picked before the race.
The bike is a hammer fest on the way out, the ones that do well are the ones that can power up the hill the last 5k. You don’t want to be caught with anything left in the tank the last 5k, it can make for a very long final 5k.
The run is mostly shaded and you see a ton of athletes out there, so just pick them off one by one. Start strong right out of the Transition Area. When coming back into the park, just as you pass the Big Fish sign, dig deep and make the final push to the finish line.
Event management reserves the right to postpone, change format, modify courses, or cancel the event at any time. The safety of athletes, staff, support crew, and officials is our top priority and will never be compromised.
Event management is not responsible for late arrivals, athletes not finding a venue, misdirected, or delayed for any reason. Late arrivals will NOT be issued a chip and strap and you will not be allowed in the transition area once it is closed. Again, there will be NO refunds for any reason.
Inclement Weather:
Event management reserves the right to cancel an event due to inclement weather or the POTENTIAL of inclement weather. Every attempt will be made to host an event whether in it’s advertised form or altered form. Meaning a triathlon could be modified to a duathlon. A 1500m swim could be made a 500m swim, etc. A half marathon run could be made a 5k run, etc. Under any circumstance a refund or transfer will not be issued. Athletes safety will not be compromised.
If an event has mandatory bike check-in, you must check in your bike during the allotted check in times typically the day before. Failure to do so will mean you are not going to race and again no refunds will be given.
These rules are in place for a reason and deviation of them is not fair to the hundreds of athletes that follow the rules.
First time event, Athlete Experience:
Athletes participating in his/her first “long course” event will result in an interview with the onsite race director. His/her experience will be considered in a personal interview with the race director on site if a question of ability to safely finish is at stake. Failure to comply with the race director’s decision will result in a disqualification if there is an un-willingness on an athlete’s part to change events. Safety will NOT be compromised under any circumstances.
Age participation rules:
Kids 17 and under may NOT compete in half ironman distance events.
Kids must be 10 yrs. of age to compete in adult sprint events.
The race director will have final say for anyone racing at any event.
A lost chip will be billed directly to the athlete for a $40 fee and may result in no times for event. It is in no way event management’s responsibility to post a time for an athlete who has lost his/her chip during an event. It is his/her responsibility to ensure that chip is on at all times.
An un-paid bounced check will mean you will be put on the “banned” list. Not a great list to be on if you plan on racing in the future. If you made a mistake with your banking, we understand, but just be sure we are paid after corrections are made.
A t-shirt is only guaranteed if the athlete registered by the 14 day cut-off for pre-registration.
3D has a “lost and found” bin. If you have lost something during a race, please contact us at: info@3disciplines.com
Refunds
All race fees are non-refundable. No refunds are allowed.
Transfer to Another Race
Transfers to another 3 Disciplines owned event are allowed. All transfers must be completed two weeks prior to the event in which you are registered or the event you would like to transfer to whichever is sooner. The transfer fee is $15.00 plus any potential difference in race fee.
Events that do not fall under our transfer policy include: I Tri for Mac.
Transfers may be made within the current race season only.
Transfer to Another Distance
You may switch between the Olympic and Sprint distances at any event. Please contact us at info@3disciplines.com to change your distance or you may do so at registration at the event. No fee to change distance.
Course Map
SWIM COURSE:
BIKE COURSE:
RUN COURSE:
