The Grand Rapids Triathlon kicks off this Sunday

By Shelley Irwin

Published June 2, 2026 at 10:47 AM EDT

Race Director Jon Conkling joins in with the details.

The Grand Rapids Triathlon kicks off this Sunday, returning to a one day event with a variety of distances for the beginner and experienced athletes. Race Director Jon Conkling joins in with the details of the impact on the community of Ada and more.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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