Great Illini Triathlon
- Date Sat 19th August 2023
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Neoga, Illinois
- Price $138.80 - $589.00
- Races 8 races
- Distances Sprint
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day at the Great Illini Triathlon on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in the charming town of Neoga, Shelby! This vibrant event returns, celebrating grassroots triathlon spirit with an exhilarating half-distance race that promises to be unforgettable. Athletes will tackle a challenging course featuring a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run, with plenty of support along the way, including aid stations stocked with refreshments and snacks!
This locally-owned event not only offers participants a chance to compete for top honors, but also includes high-quality swag like a BOCO hat, race shirt, and finisher medal, ensuring everyone leaves with a memorable keepsake. With an affordable entry fee and free camping just a quarter-mile from the race site, the Great Illini Triathlon is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a day of athletic achievement and community spirit. Don't miss out on this fantastic celebration of endurance and camaraderie!
This locally-owned event not only offers participants a chance to compete for top honors, but also includes high-quality swag like a BOCO hat, race shirt, and finisher medal, ensuring everyone leaves with a memorable keepsake. With an affordable entry fee and free camping just a quarter-mile from the race site, the Great Illini Triathlon is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a day of athletic achievement and community spirit. Don't miss out on this fantastic celebration of endurance and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
ITS BACK ONE OF THE BEST GRASS ROOTS HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLONS AROUND!
JOIN US IN 2021
FOUR REASONS TO DO THE GREAT ILLINI TRIATHLON
1. Locally owned event
2. High quality race logo BOCO hat -race shirt ,finisher medal ,nice acrylic age group award
3. Help keep independent triathlon alive!
4. Entry fee that WONT break the bank!
The first 300 registered receive a high quality BOCO hat
FREE CAMPING CAMPGROUNDS QUARTER MILE FROM RACE SITE
COURSE INFO
Packet pick up 4:30 pm to 7pm Friday August 20th at race site at pavilion
Packet pick up also race morning 5:30 am race site at pavilion
Transition area opens 5:30 am
All packets must be picked up by 6:30am
Transition closes for the half at 6:40 am
Pre- race meeting- 6:35
National anthem- 6:55
Half triathlon race starts 7am sharp
Swim course
time trial start 4 athletes at a time on beach
Half will be two - .6mile loops clockwise the start of the second loop will be in water shallow enough to get a rest if needed! orange buoys start time 7am
No swim cut off !
Bike courses flat with some rolling hills on half course
Half course
2 loops 28 miles per loop there will be water bottle exchange at mile 16 and 28 and 44
Porta potty at mile 28
There will be water bottles and Gatorade bottles
Bananas - gels
Run Course
Half 2 loop 6.55 - timing mat at 6.55 split
Aid stations for half
Every 1 mile to 1.5 miles
Water -Gatorade- coke ice-oranges -pretzels -bananas -gels
There will be a porta potty at 3.275 and 6.55
Finish line
Announcer mat
Finisher medal
Post race food pizza and fruit and soft drinks
Awards
Top 3 male and female in half and sprint tri
Top 5 each age group
Age groups 19 and under
20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-45 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-80
Clydesdale and Athena top 3 in the triathlon
Award ceremonies
Age group pick up as age groups fill up
JOIN US IN 2021
FOUR REASONS TO DO THE GREAT ILLINI TRIATHLON
1. Locally owned event
2. High quality race logo BOCO hat -race shirt ,finisher medal ,nice acrylic age group award
3. Help keep independent triathlon alive!
4. Entry fee that WONT break the bank!
The first 300 registered receive a high quality BOCO hat
FREE CAMPING CAMPGROUNDS QUARTER MILE FROM RACE SITE
COURSE INFO
Packet pick up 4:30 pm to 7pm Friday August 20th at race site at pavilion
Packet pick up also race morning 5:30 am race site at pavilion
Transition area opens 5:30 am
All packets must be picked up by 6:30am
Transition closes for the half at 6:40 am
Pre- race meeting- 6:35
National anthem- 6:55
Half triathlon race starts 7am sharp
Swim course
time trial start 4 athletes at a time on beach
Half will be two - .6mile loops clockwise the start of the second loop will be in water shallow enough to get a rest if needed! orange buoys start time 7am
No swim cut off !
Bike courses flat with some rolling hills on half course
Half course
2 loops 28 miles per loop there will be water bottle exchange at mile 16 and 28 and 44
Porta potty at mile 28
There will be water bottles and Gatorade bottles
Bananas - gels
Run Course
Half 2 loop 6.55 - timing mat at 6.55 split
Aid stations for half
Every 1 mile to 1.5 miles
Water -Gatorade- coke ice-oranges -pretzels -bananas -gels
There will be a porta potty at 3.275 and 6.55
Finish line
Announcer mat
Finisher medal
Post race food pizza and fruit and soft drinks
Awards
Top 3 male and female in half and sprint tri
Top 5 each age group
Age groups 19 and under
20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-45 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-80
Clydesdale and Athena top 3 in the triathlon
Award ceremonies
Age group pick up as age groups fill up
Races
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Half Tri Individual
Incl. $15.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Female Cut Will Run Small)
Sat 19th August 2023 (8:00AM EDT)
$295.00
CLOSEDSwim Time Trial Start with 4 participants at a time. Half will be two - .6mile loops clockwise the start of the second loop will be in water shallow enough to get a rest if needed! orange buoys start time 7am Bike 2 loops 28 miles per loop there will be water bottle exchange at mile 16 and 28 and 44 Porta potty at mile 28 There will be water bottles and Gatorade bottles Bananas - gels Run 2 loop 6.55 - timing mat at 6.55 split -
Half Tri Relay
Incl. $29.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Female Cut Will Run Small)
Sat 19th August 2023 (8:00AM EDT)
$589.00
CLOSEDSwim Time Trial Start with 4 participants at a time. Half will be two - .6mile loops clockwise the start of the second loop will be in water shallow enough to get a rest if needed! orange buoys start time 7am Bike 2 loops 28 miles per loop there will be water bottle exchange at mile 16 and 28 and 44 Porta potty at mile 28 There will be water bottles and Gatorade bottles Bananas - gels Run 2 loop 6.55 - timing mat at 6.55 split -
Half Tri Clydesdale/Athena
Incl. $15.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Female Cut Will Run Small)
Sat 19th August 2023 (8:00AM EDT)
$295.00
CLOSED -
Half Aqua Bike
Incl. $15.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th August 2023 (8:00AM EDT)
$295.00
CLOSEDSwim Time Trial Start with 4 participants at a time. Half will be two - .6mile loops clockwise the start of the second loop will be in water shallow enough to get a rest if needed! orange buoys start time 7am Bike 2 loops 28 miles per loop there will be water bottle exchange at mile 16 and 28 and 44 Porta potty at mile 28 There will be water bottles and Gatorade bottles Bananas - gels -
Sprint Tri Individual
Incl. $8.80 Fee &
Sat 19th August 2023 (8:00AM EDT)
$138.80
CLOSED -
Sprint Tri Relay
Incl. $14.00 Fee &
Sat 19th August 2023 (8:00AM EDT)
$274.00
CLOSED -
Sprint Tri Clydesdale/Athena
Incl. $8.80 Fee &
Sat 19th August 2023 (8:00AM EDT)
$138.80
CLOSED -
Sprint Aqua Bike
Incl. $8.80 Fee &
Sat 19th August 2023 (8:00AM EDT)
$138.80
CLOSED
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