Pioneer Spirit Triathlon - Sprint, Mini, & Challenge | 5k Run

  • Date Sat 10th May 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EST
  • Location Petersburg, Illinois
  • Price $27.50 - $101.70
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 5km, Sprint

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism and community spirit at the Pioneer Spirit Triathlon, set to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the charming town of Petersburg, Menard. This event features a variety of race distances including the Sprint Triathlon, Mini Triathlon, and the exciting Tri-Challenge, as well as a 5K run/walk that welcomes participants of all ages.

Kick off your morning with the Mini Triathlon at 8:30 am, which includes a 100-yard pool swim, a 5-mile bike ride on scenic rural roads, and a 1-mile run, perfect for novice triathletes and families. If you're ready to take it up a notch, the Sprint Triathlon starts at 9:30 am, featuring a 300-yard swim, a thrilling 13-mile bike ride, and a picturesque 3.1-mile run past historic landmarks. For the ultimate test of endurance, the Tri-Challenge combines both events, challenging participants to conquer both the mini and sprint distances back-to-back. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition, complete with post-race celebrations and awards for all categories. Donโ€™t miss out on this

Organiser's Description

The Pioneer Spirit Sprint and Mini triathlon are a mid-spring tri-series that enables seasoned triathletes or beginning triathletes to test out their abilities in a short-distance, heated indoor pool, triathlon. If you take on the Tri-Challenge you participate in the mini-sprint as well as a sprint distance to test your stamina and talent for the triathlon.

5K: RUN/WALK

EVENT (ALL AGES): 3MI RUN/WALK

* The 5k will begin at 9:15 am.
* There will be a gun start.
* All participants will complete the same route as the running portion of the Sprint Triathlon.
* Participants will have 2 hours to complete the route.

MINI:

EVENT (ALL AGES): 100 YARD POOL SWIM 5MI BIKE 1MI RUN

* The Mini Triathlon will begin at 8:30 am.
* The race includes a 100-yard swim, a 5-mile bike ride down a flat rural road, and finishing with a 1 mile run.
* This event is tailored to the novice triathlete and will serve as a great introduction to triathlon for children and adults.
* Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the mini-triathlon.
* There are no team registrations.

SPRINT:

EVENT (AGES 12 & UP): 300-YARD POOL SWIM 13MI BIKE 3.1MI RUN

* The Sprint Triathlon will begin at 9:30 am.
* The race includes a 300-yard swim, a 13-mile bike ride on a rolling and flat prairie road, and finishing with a 3.1 mile run through picturesque Petersburg. The run will take you past century-old architectural structures and through a historic cemetery.
* Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the sprint triathlon.
* There are no team registrations.

TRI-CHALLENGE:

EVENT (AGES 12 & UP): 100 YARD POOL SWIM 5MI BIKE 1MI RUN & 300-YARD POOL SWIM 13MI BIKE 3.1MI RUN, BACK TO BACK.

* The Tri-Challenge will begin with the Mini starting at 8:30 am and the Sprint starting at 9:30 am.
* The mini race includes a 100-yard swim, a 5-mile bike ride down a flat rural road, and finishing with a 1 mile run.
* The sprint race includes a 300-yard swim, a 13-mile bike ride on a rolling and flat prairie road, and finishing with a 3.1 mile run through picturesque Petersburg. The run will take you past century-old architectural structures and through a historic cemetery.
* Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the Tri-Challenge.
* There are no team registrations.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

* All ages are welcome for the mini triathlon. Ages (12+) are welcome for the sprint and challenge triathlons.
* An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line of the Sprint.
* Post-race showers will be available at the PORTA pool.
* FEE INCLUDES: Use of timing chips (chips must be returned), BIB #, race specific SWAG, finishing medals for all athletes, placement awards, water, and post race food.

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $27.50

    Main Event: 5k/3.12Mi Run There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. To be guaranteed a T-shirt you must be registered by the designated T-shirt deadline (4/25). * 5k event must select 1 day bronze USAT registration of $6 if you do not have a USAT membership.
  • Mini Triathlon

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $48.70

    Main Event: 100 Yard Pool Swim 5Mi Bike 1Mi Run There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. To be guaranteed a T-shirt you must be registered by the designated T-shirt deadline (4/25). * Triathlon events must select a minimum 1 day USAT registration of $13 if you do not have a USAT membership.
  • Mini Triathlon - (Clydesdale/Athena)

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $48.70

    Main Event: 100 Yard Pool Swim 5Mi Bike 1Mi Run There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. To be guaranteed a T-shirt you must be registered by the designated T-shirt deadline (4/25). * Triathlon events must select a minimum 1 day USAT registration of $13 if you do not have a USAT membership.
  • Sprint Triathlon

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $69.90

    Main Event: 300 Yard Pool Swim 13Mi Bike 3.1Mi Run There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. To be guaranteed a T-shirt you must be registered by the designated T-shirt deadline (4/25). * Triathlon events must select a minimum 1 day USAT registration of $13 if you do not have a USAT membership.
  • Sprint Triathlon - (Clydesdale/Athena)

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $69.90

    Main Event: 300 Yard Pool Swim 13Mi Bike 3.1Mi Run There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. To be guaranteed a T-shirt you must be registered by the designated T-shirt deadline (4/25). * Triathlon events must select a minimum 1 day USAT registration of $13 if you do not have a USAT membership.
  • Tri-Challenge

    Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $101.70

    Main Event: 100 Yard Pool Swim 5Mi Bike 1Mi Run & 300 Yard Pool Swim 13Mi Bike 3.1Mi Run There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. To be guaranteed a T-shirt you must be registered by the designated T-shirt deadline (4/25). * Triathlon events must select a minimum 1 day USAT registration of $13 if you do not have a USAT membership.
  • Tri-Challenge - (Clydesdale/Athena)

    Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $101.70

    Main Event: 100 Yard Pool Swim 5Mi Bike 1Mi Run & 300 Yard Pool Swim 13Mi Bike 3.1Mi Run There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. To be guaranteed a T-shirt you must be registered by the designated T-shirt deadline (4/25). * Triathlon events must select a minimum 1 day USAT registration of $13 if you do not have a USAT membership.

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17651 Bluejay Rd., Petersburg, 62675, IL, United States

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