Biyakathon

06/05/2026

We are 8 weeks out from the Biyakathon (August 1st 2026)! Perfect time to start a training block so come race day you can conquer the day!

A few reminders:
Bring your bike AND helmet - helmets are required
Bring a kayak AND a life vest - life vests are required
The 5k portion can be walked, jogged, or ran!

Drinks/Snacks will be provided following the event!

All courses will be marked with signage every few hundred yards and every corner. View our "Courses/Course Map" on our website!

If you need a kayak, start asking friends/family or reach out to Port Austin Kayak!

Reach out if you have any questions!

We will be releasing updates on additional sponsors soon!

05/28/2026

🚴‍♂️🛶🏃‍♀️ Ready to take on the ultimate summer challenge?

August 1st, 2026, join us for the Biyakathon! An action-packed event combining biking, kayaking, and running into one unforgettable race! Whether you’re competing to win or just looking for an amazing day outdoors, this is your chance to push your limits, have fun, and make memories!

🔥 Scenic course
🔥 All fitness levels welcome
🔥 Great atmosphere, and post-race awards!

Compete against your friends, or build a team with them!

Sign up today! To ensure a T-Shirt register by July 1st!

Join the exciting Biyakathon Cycling Marathon! Connect with fellow cyclists, enjoy scenic routes, and create unforgettable memories. Sign up now!

05/15/2026

You don't have to do all three events to be part of the Biyakathon, you just need another friend or two! If you've ever thought about doing the Biyakathon as a "team", here is how the team event works.

- 2 or 3 Participants per team.
- Exchanges happen at the event start/finish.
- For three participant teams, one person bikes (5 or 12 miles), one person kayaks(1.5 ish miles), one person runs (5K)!
- If team of two, one participant does two of the above events.

The only difference between the "Long" or "Short" course is a 12 mile bike ride vs a 5 mile bike ride.

Awards based on
- Co-ed overall
- Overall Mens's
- Overall Women's

Register today for the Biyakathon 2026!

Join the exciting Biyakathon Cycling Marathon! Connect with fellow cyclists, enjoy scenic routes, and create unforgettable memories. Sign up now!

05/04/2026

Three month countdown is on to Biyakathon 2026! Now is the time to begin your training and enjoy the outdoors if you haven’t already!

Register today at https://biyakathon.org/

Shorter course option, longer course option, team options, something to accommodate all fitness levels! 

5 mile bike, just under 2 mile kayak , 5K run
Or
12 mile bike, just under 2 mile kayak, 5k run

Team entries - split it up! Divide and conquer!

Reach out with any questions!

04/23/2026

We’re excited to kick off sponsorships for 2026!

For the second year in a row, TEC Internet Services is returning as our Presenting Sponsor! We’re extremely grateful for their continued support!

We’re now welcoming Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors for this year’s event. These partnerships are what make everything possible, and we truly couldn’t do it without them.

If you are looking to become a sponsor, please reach out to [email protected] and we can help!

Visit https://biyakathon.org/ to register for the event today!

04/23/2026

If you have some free time Saturday and want to help support, volunteer link is in the comments!

48 hours left.

Registration for Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay closes Friday at 11:59 PM.

If you’ve been thinking about signing up, this is the window.

Still putting together a relay team? There’s time to finalize it.

50 Mile · 50K · Relay · Ruck
Harbor Beach → Caseville
April 25

We’ll see you this weekend.

Registration link is in the comments.

04/14/2026

We are roughly 3.5 months out from Biyakathon 2026! With warmer weather slowly arriving, it’s a great time to start hitting the walking/running trails, dust off the bikes, and get ready to get on the water with kayaks!

Whether you are gearing up to compete, or just looking for a sign to get active, here it is!

Biyakathon 2026 will be August 1st, 2026 at the James H Lincoln Memorial Park in Harbor Beach. Registration day of will be at 7:45AM-8:45AM and race starts at 9AM sharp. Please register now to avoid day of delays!

Long Course - 12 mile bike, approx 2 mile Kayak, 5k run

Short Course - 5 mile bike, approx 2 mile Kayak, 5k run

Under 18 - 5 mile bike, approx 1/2 mile kayak, 5k run

Team options (up to 3 participants per) for all courses as well!

$50 for individual entry
$100 for team entry

Cash/check/venmo/paypal (working on credit/debit for future use on site) checks should made out to Harbor Beach Community Chest.

We are working on getting the website back up and running, however in the meantime please utilize the following link to signup:

Event Timing: August 1st, 2026. Day of registration is 7:45AM-8:45AM. Race starts at 9AM sharp. Event Address: 1 Trescott St, Harbor Beach, MI Contact (989)-600-8556 or [email protected] with any questions.

03/03/2026

We are under 6 months away until Biyakathon 2026! Mark your calendars for August 1st, 2026. We will once again be taking off from James H Lincoln Memorial Park in Harbor Beach! Race starts at 9AM! Registration link to be posted in the coming weeks!

09/08/2025

As promised - Biyakathon 2025 photos! A huge thank you to all the sponsors, the Harbor Beach Police, Fire Department, and for OLLH (and others) for helping with volunteers to make sure the event went smoothly! Feel free to share and tag!

Photo Credit: Addison Stomack

08/18/2025

Once again, a huge thank you to those that came out and supported this years Biyakathon, presented by TEC Fiber! That includes the sponsors, participants, and all the help! Anyone who has competed in a triathlon style event knows the physical and mental work that goes into this type of event, so, congratulations to all participants on challenging yourself and making it happen!

Here are the times from this years event:

Individual Long Course-12 Mile Bike, approx. 1.5 Mile Kayak, 5K

Male:
Travis Ozbat - 1:17:42
Mike Parker - 1:20:29
Austin Burton - 1:23:19
Thomas Stimfel - 1:25:17
Bob Jean - 1:28:18
Bill Thompson - 1:30:36
Mitch Guza - 1:33:40
Ben Zaleski - 1:36:45

Female:
Sloane Stimfel - 1:25:29
Sara DeDona - 1:34:18

Individual Short Course: 5 Mile Bike, approx. 1.5 Mile Kayak, 5K

Male:
Dan Guza - 1:02:36

Female:
Carolyn Kirsch - 1:09:43
Marisa Brown - 1:10:11
Maria Deer - 1:14:13

Under 18 Short course 5 Mile Bike, approx. 1/2 Mile Kayak, 5K

Male:
Kalten Parker - 50:14

Female:
Kayden Parker - 54:39

Team short course:
Crystal Caskey, Alicia Kramer, Rachel Morgan - 1:21:37