CASSOPOLIS — The Diamond Lake Triathlon is set to go on Saturday in Cassopolis.

Current forecasts call for highs around 80, so the annual event participants will be greeted with near-perfect conditions when the first wave hits the water in front of the Diamond Lake Marina.

The triathlon consists of a 500-yard swim, a 12-mile bike ride and a 3.3-mile run.

The sprint triathlon costs $65 per person. Participants can team up for the two-person sprint triathlon for $85, and the three-person relay is $95 per team.

The prices increase to $70, $90, and $100 on July 15. The deadline to enter is Thursday, July 18.

The triathlon is closing in on capacity as the online registration is more than 80 percent full.

New this year is a 500-yard swim only. Cost is $35 per person.

The sprint triathlons will begin at 7:30 a.m., while the swim will begin at 7:45 a.m.

The Diamond Lake Triathlon returned in 2023 after a year’s absence.

The Diamond Lake Triathlon will once again benefit the Cass Country CASA and Challenged Athletes Foundation.

As with previous years, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Central Cass Fire Department and Pride Care Ambulance will be located in the water and will help with traffic control during the run and bike rides.

Former champion Dani Fischer captured last year’s women’s championship, while Patrick Cavanaugh won the men’s championship.

The triathlon already has quite a few sponsorships lined up for 2024. They are:

• Diamond Lake Marina
• Diamond Lake Sports
• Floyd’s of Leadville
• Hydro
• Stone Soup Promotions
• NormaLyte
• Fleet Feet
• SMCAS
• Surf Internet
• THK Law, LLP
• Red Dog Coffee Roasters
• Sunset Coast
• LOCO
• Midwest Energy & Communications
• Guaranteed Rate
• Apex Benefits
• Kemner Iott Benz
• Spencer’s Bacon Station
• Cptn Jack
• Luna Marina & Storage
• Cassopolis Dental
• St. Peters Real Estate
• Tammy Howard
• Cassopolis Fitness Center
• Rudy Project
• Reliant Capital Solutions, LLC
• Trek of Grangers
• USA Triathlon
• Pier Perfection
• Tim Howard Aurora Images