Maumee Valley Tri-adventure Race

05/20/2026

Thanks for taking such good care of the racers every year!

Good luck to everyone competing in the Maumee Valley Tri-adventure Race this morning! We’re thankful you chose us for your kayak rentals and hope you have an awesome race day out on the water!

05/15/2026

There is a high probability of rain tomorrow, fingers crossed for no lightning (not predicted until 1 pm, with heaviest rain at 2 pm). We will postpone the kayak and have everyone take a breather if there is lightning. rain doesn't stop us though! At least it will be warm!

Tips:

-Bring your blinky lights for the bikes if you have one!
-Go with an early group so you can start kayaking early; if you can't be off the water by predicted lightning we don't want you on the water
-bring a few changes of clothing and put one in your pack, its not nice being soggy if you can dry out
-bring rain gear for all segments

05/05/2026

Larry says: Reminder: helmet and gloves for the biking portion and a lifejacket for the kayak/canoe are NOT optional. You will be DQed if you don't wear safety gear.

Lukas says: Also, don't be like the poor guy in the obviously AI pic here and lose a finger in your glove, lol.

05/02/2026

Here's the height/weight chart - We realize this is a bit confusing, but find your height and find your weight, then check the weight your pack should be, pick the LOWER of the two and you're all set. Reminder - use a backpack not a weight vest etc. to keep with the spirit of the event.

For example if you are male, and weigh 171 lbs but are 5' 8" tall you would carry 30 lbs, not 34 lbs according to the chart. always check the height weight chart and don't assume that you just need to divide your weight by 5 to get you pack weight, chances are, you're actually carrying less than that.

04/21/2026

Hi all, I could use volunteers again this year.

1) On the 2nd or 3rd of May we'll be clearing the canal and marking the course again.

2) We need a timing and scoring person with a small amount of tech knowledge, a laptop and good grace under pressure, our tech guy, Patrick, can walk you through everything you need to do but we'd need you on site all day Saturday.

3) Day of, wee need a few folks to check in participants and show them in various directions at points along the course.

Thank you!!! Contact here, or to [email protected]

05/13/2025

Only one day of rain between now and Saturday - so the river should be favorable for the event, its at only 3.5 feet right now.

Saturday looks to be rain free with a high of 72 as well, but windy a.k.a. Northwest Ohio hills.

Its almost here, we'll see everyone on the 17th.

-Larry L. Lindsay, Race Director

05/12/2025

IMPORTANT!! THE RACE IS SATURDAY MAY 17TH ! (the email says 18th due to an error)

05/08/2025

Please remember helmets for the bike portion (gloves highly recommended) and life jackets for the water portion are absolutely required!

05/08/2025

The Race is Saturday May 17th and teams will start in groups at 10minute intervals between 7:45-8:45 as they are ready! We will have check-in ready to go at around 6:30 AM at the Marina Parking lot at Independence Dam State Park which is also where the start will place (41.29460, -84.288014). You can weigh in there and have your height checked.

05/07/2025

We're on the last week of registration! Please get registered if you are going to compete in the 39th annual Maumee Valley Tri-Adventure race on Saturday May 17th!

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there!

-Larry