Get ready to paddle, pedal, and pound the pavement at this Independence Day event in Luverne, MN, featuring a kayak-bike-run format with two difficulty levels to choose from. The Minnow category includes a quarter-mile paddle, 2-mile bike ride, and 1-mile run, while the Shark category ups the ante with a half-mile kayak leg, 8-mile bike segment, and 2.5-mile run. You can tackle either race solo or team up with 1-2 friends (just have one person handle registration), and don't worry—kayaks and life vests are supplied, though you'll need to bring your own helmet since it's required for all cyclists.