Ugly Dog is based out of Waterloo Recreation Area, in Grass Lake, Michigan, 15 miles south of Jackson. The race begins with a swim in Big Portage Lake followed by a bike ride on the gravel roads, challenge yourself with a run through the Waterloo Recreation Area.

This event has both Sprint and Olympic distances along with Duathlon, Aquabike, and Relay options.

Michigan’s Only 140.6 Mile (Ultra-Distance) Triathlon

2022 marks the 10th Anniversary of Michigan Titanium. MiTi offers multiple options including our Ultra-distance triathlon, Half-distance triathlon and the Olympic distance PLUS Relays, Aquabikes, Duathlons and Swim-Only events.

AUGUST 13, 2022 : SWIM– BIKE– RUN

If you are in between the ages of 6-12, you can take part in this fun and exciting event! Be prepared for a great experience, bring a positive attitude, and be ready to learn first-hand about triathlon!

Offering Olympic, Half and Full distances for triathlon, duathlon and aquabike events.

For those athletes that are unable to race in-person with us, we are pleased to offer a NEW virtual option  that runs the entire month of August: Michigan Titanium SOLO. You pick the distance, the venue and when you are going to do your event. This is an untimed, “on your own” effort.

Brainy Day is Back!

August 20, 2022

5K – 10K – 10 Mile
Mosquito Creek Trails
Twin Lake, MI

The Dirty Mitten Gravel Bike Race is Michigan’s newest gravel event and a great early Fall race.

Forget pavement and skinny tires – get ready to ride gravel! Located in and around Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, Michigan, our 28 mile and 50 mile course travel west and south of the camp.

Second Annual Triathlon is September 25, 2022!

Forget pavement and skinny tires – get ready to ride gravel and run trails! Located in and around Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, Michigan, The Dirty Mitten triathlon consists of a calm lake swim, gravel bike ride, and a trail run in both Sprint, Olympic & Half distances along with Duathlon, Aquabike, and Relay options.

Offering Sprint, Olympic, & Half distances for triathlon, duathlon and aquabike events.

For those athletes that are unable to race in-person with us, we are pleased to offer a NEW virtual option  that runs the entire month of September: The Dirty Mitten Virtual. You pick the distance, the venue and when you are going to do your event. This is an untimed, “on your own” effort.

GRAVEL EVENT: 25 MILE • 39 MILE • 65 MILE • 101 MILE

Rode To HELL is a gravel bike event consisting of four distances: 101 Mile, 65 Mile, 39 Mile and 25 Mile. The event encompasses Jackson, Washtenaw, Livingston and Ingham Counties. A majority of the roads traveled will be gravel with smaller segments of paved portions, making for a memorable and unique challenge at the longer distances.