The transition is located in the parking lot at the Baldwin Lake Beach. The Beach features a changing room (no showers), portable rest rooms, drinking water, vending and universal access to the water.

The swim course will be well marked and begins with a mass start from the sandy beach. The swim exit is also at the beach. Spectators can see the entire course from an elevated position. The depth of the lake is approximately 15-20 feet and is typically over 70°F on race day.

The adult bike course is a well marked loop with all right turns on an open course. The terrain is slightly to moderately hilly, with a steep descent near the finish line. The youth course is more flat and generally follows the lakeshore.

The run course is a flat, fast loop along the shore of Baldwin Lake and nearby Manoka Lake. There is a short out-and-back with a bit of hill on the main loop. The Duathlon follows nearly the same course for both legs with spectacular views of the lake and the transition area. Spectators can see the runners for much of the race.

See the website for course maps.

Bladwin Lake Beach is accessible from M-57 by turning south on Baldwin Street (approximately 16 miles east of US 131 and 10 miles west of M-66) and proceeding 2 blocks to stop sign at Judd Street; turn right on Judd to the yield sign at Marvel Drive; turn left at Marvel and proceed 2 blocks to the Athlete Parking entrance; the Beach is accessible on foot on race day (or by car prior to 6/3/2016) by continuing south on Marvel Drive 1 block to W. Baldwin Lake Drive; turning right and proceeding 0.25 miles to the parking area.