MTC Zilla Tri
- Date Sun 3rd August 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Columbia, Illinois
- Price $44.20 - $86.90
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition at the 2nd annual MTC Zilla Tri Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, August 3, 2025, taking place in the scenic Bolm-Schuhkraft Park in Columbia, Monroe! This exciting event welcomes participants aged 14 and up, including a brand-new age group for 14-17 year olds, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned athletes alike.
The triathlon features a thrilling 300-meter serpentine swim in the Columbia Bath and Tennis pool for adults, followed by an 11.2-mile bike ride that navigates mostly flat roads with one challenging hill. Runners will then tackle a scenic 5K course through the neighborhood and onto a shaded trail. For the younger participants, the youth event begins with a 200-meter swim, a 6-mile bike ride, and a 2-mile run, ensuring a fun and competitive experience for everyone involved. Don’t miss your chance to join in on the action! Register by July 12, 2025, to secure your t-shirt in your size, and mark your calendars for packet pick-up on August 2 and race day morning. Dive into the challenge, enjoy the camaraderie, and aim for
The triathlon features a thrilling 300-meter serpentine swim in the Columbia Bath and Tennis pool for adults, followed by an 11.2-mile bike ride that navigates mostly flat roads with one challenging hill. Runners will then tackle a scenic 5K course through the neighborhood and onto a shaded trail. For the younger participants, the youth event begins with a 200-meter swim, a 6-mile bike ride, and a 2-mile run, ensuring a fun and competitive experience for everyone involved. Don’t miss your chance to join in on the action! Register by July 12, 2025, to secure your t-shirt in your size, and mark your calendars for packet pick-up on August 2 and race day morning. Dive into the challenge, enjoy the camaraderie, and aim for
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the 2nd annual MTC Zilla Tri Sprint Triathlon with NEW 14-17 YEAR OLD AGE GROUP! This triathlon is a great event for for all ages, 14 and up, beginners and seasoned athletes. Event hosted by the Metro-Tri Club. Race begins in the beautiful Bolm-Schuhkraft Park in Columbia, Illinois..
The adult event, ages 18 and up, begin with a 300 meter 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.
The NEW youth age group, 14-17 years, will begin with a 200 meter serpentine swim in Columbia Bath and Tennis pool. The 6 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 2 mile run course will take you through a neighborhood with 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 12, 2025 to guarantee a t-shirt in your size.
Online Registration ends August 2 at 12:00 pm.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Saturday, August 2, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and Race day 5:30 - 6:45 am, McDonnold 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
18 AND OLDER 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/]/
14:-17 YEARS COURSE MAPS:
* For 14-17 bike route go to: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6426359836 (*time will not be adjusted for stoppage at train tracks).
* For 14-17 run route go to: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6426365452 :
AWARDS:
Top Male and Female Finisher Awards will be given as well as Top 3 age-division finishers for Male and Females: 14-17, 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, 85 and older.
In the case of lightening the swim will be canceled and replaced with a 1k run for 18 and older, 0.5 mile run for ages 14-17.. In the case of severe weather the event will be canceled, no refunds/transfers. 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.
The adult event, ages 18 and up, begin with a 300 meter 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.
The NEW youth age group, 14-17 years, will begin with a 200 meter serpentine swim in Columbia Bath and Tennis pool. The 6 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 2 mile run course will take you through a neighborhood with 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 12, 2025 to guarantee a t-shirt in your size.
Online Registration ends August 2 at 12:00 pm.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Saturday, August 2, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and Race day 5:30 - 6:45 am, McDonnold 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
18 AND OLDER 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/]/
14:-17 YEARS COURSE MAPS:
* For 14-17 bike route go to: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6426359836 (*time will not be adjusted for stoppage at train tracks).
* For 14-17 run route go to: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6426365452 :
AWARDS:
Top Male and Female Finisher Awards will be given as well as Top 3 age-division finishers for Male and Females: 14-17, 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, 85 and older.
In the case of lightening the swim will be canceled and replaced with a 1k run for 18 and older, 0.5 mile run for ages 14-17.. In the case of severe weather the event will be canceled, no refunds/transfers. 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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Adult Sprint Triathlon
Incl. $6.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd August 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$86.90
CLOSED -
Youth Triathlon
Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd August 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$44.20
CLOSED
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