MTC Zilla Tri
- Date Sun 3rd August 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Columbia, Illinois
- Price $54.88
- Races 1 race
- Distances Sprint
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism at the first-ever MTC Zilla Tri Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in beautiful Columbia, Monroe! This exciting event welcomes participants aged 18 and up, whether you're a beginner looking to dive into the world of triathlons or a seasoned athlete ready to showcase your skills. The triathlon kicks off with a 300-yard serpentine swim at the Columbia Bath and Tennis pool, followed by an 11.2-mile bike ride that features mostly flat roads and one challenging hill. Rounding out the race is a scenic 5K run through the neighborhood, ensuring plenty of shade to keep you cool.
Participants will need to register by July 30, 2024, to secure a t-shirt, so don’t miss out! With packet pick-up available on August 17 and race day morning, this USAT sanctioned event promises an organized experience complete with awards for top finishers across various age divisions. Join us at Bolm-Schukraft Park for a day filled with competition, community, and camaraderie!
Participants will need to register by July 30, 2024, to secure a t-shirt, so don’t miss out! With packet pick-up available on August 17 and race day morning, this USAT sanctioned event promises an organized experience complete with awards for top finishers across various age divisions. Join us at Bolm-Schukraft Park for a day filled with competition, community, and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to Columbia and Bolm-Schukraft Park! The first MTC Zilla Tri Sprint Triathlon is a great event for for all ages, 18 and up, beginners and seasoned athletes. Event hosted by the Metro-Tri Club. Race begins with a serpentine swim, bike out to the county roads, and run out along shady city streets and back to Bolm-Schuhkraft Park.
We begin with a 300 yard serpentine swim in Columbia Bath and Tennis pool. The 11.2 mile bike course has mostly flat roads with one challenging hill, and railroad crossing (time not adjusted for stoppage at train track). The bike is non-draft legal. The 5K run course will take you through a neighborhood, onto the trail, and will have plenty of shade.
Triathlon is USAT sanctioned. USAT rules require bar ends to be plugged. Drafting rules apply. USAT officials will be on course.
Be sure to register by July 30 2024 to guarantee a t-shirt.
Online Registration ends August 17 at 12:00 pm
PACKET PICK-UP:
Saturday, August 17, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and Race day 5:30 - 6:45 am, McDannold Blvd, in Bolm-Schukraft Park, Columbia, IL.
All athletes must pick up their own packet, NO EXCEPTIONS. Photo ID and USAT membership card are required. If you are not a USAT member you will need to purchase an annual membership or 1-day pass during registration. If you do not have your USAT membership card, you will be required to purchase a 1-day pass.
Transition will open at 5:30 AM and close at 6:45 AM. Mandatory meeting with USAT official 6:45AM. Race begins at 7:00 AM
COURSE MAPS:
* For bike route go to: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5919968674/ (*time will not be adjusted for stoppage at train tracks).
* For run route go to : https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5909809144 [https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5909809144/]/
AWARDS:
Top Male and Female and Top 3 age-division finishers for Male and Females: 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84.
In the case of lightening the swim will be canceled and replaced with a 1k run. In the case of severe weather the event will be canceled, no refunds. The race director(s) reserve the right to cancel or modify the race due to adverse conditions that make the race unsafe. In the event the race is canceled, it will not be rescheduled, and there will be no refunds. Awards and swag will not be mailed.
We begin with a 300 yard serpentine swim in Columbia Bath and Tennis pool. The 11.2 mile bike course has mostly flat roads with one challenging hill, and railroad crossing (time not adjusted for stoppage at train track). The bike is non-draft legal. The 5K run course will take you through a neighborhood, onto the trail, and will have plenty of shade.
Triathlon is USAT sanctioned. USAT rules require bar ends to be plugged. Drafting rules apply. USAT officials will be on course.
Be sure to register by July 30 2024 to guarantee a t-shirt.
Online Registration ends August 17 at 12:00 pm
PACKET PICK-UP:
Saturday, August 17, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and Race day 5:30 - 6:45 am, McDannold Blvd, in Bolm-Schukraft Park, Columbia, IL.
All athletes must pick up their own packet, NO EXCEPTIONS. Photo ID and USAT membership card are required. If you are not a USAT member you will need to purchase an annual membership or 1-day pass during registration. If you do not have your USAT membership card, you will be required to purchase a 1-day pass.
Transition will open at 5:30 AM and close at 6:45 AM. Mandatory meeting with USAT official 6:45AM. Race begins at 7:00 AM
COURSE MAPS:
* For bike route go to: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5919968674/ (*time will not be adjusted for stoppage at train tracks).
* For run route go to : https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5909809144 [https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5909809144/]/
AWARDS:
Top Male and Female and Top 3 age-division finishers for Male and Females: 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84.
In the case of lightening the swim will be canceled and replaced with a 1k run. In the case of severe weather the event will be canceled, no refunds. The race director(s) reserve the right to cancel or modify the race due to adverse conditions that make the race unsafe. In the event the race is canceled, it will not be rescheduled, and there will be no refunds. Awards and swag will not be mailed.
Races
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Sprint Triathlon
Incl. $4.88 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd August 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$54.88
OPENS APR 25
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