St Charles Splash and Dash
- Date Sun 26th April 2026
- Time 11:00AM CDT
- Location St. Charles, Illinois
- Price $29.62
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athletic excitement at the St. Charles Splash and Dash on Sunday, April 26, 2026, held in the picturesque St. Charles, Kane! This dynamic multisport event is the perfect kickoff to the season, inviting youth and adult athletes of all levels to participate in a fun, low-cost swim/run experience.
Racers can look forward to a variety of distances tailored to different age groups: Junior participants (ages 6-10) will tackle a 100-meter swim followed by a 1-kilometer run, while Seniors (ages 11-17) face a 200-meter swim and a 2-kilometer run. Adults (18 and over) will challenge themselves with a 300-meter swim and a 2-mile run. With professional timing, finisher medals, and exciting prizes, this event promises to be an unforgettable day filled with friendly competition, camaraderie, and community spirit. Mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day at the St. Charles Splash and Dash!
Racers can look forward to a variety of distances tailored to different age groups: Junior participants (ages 6-10) will tackle a 100-meter swim followed by a 1-kilometer run, while Seniors (ages 11-17) face a 200-meter swim and a 2-kilometer run. Adults (18 and over) will challenge themselves with a 300-meter swim and a 2-mile run. With professional timing, finisher medals, and exciting prizes, this event promises to be an unforgettable day filled with friendly competition, camaraderie, and community spirit. Mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day at the St. Charles Splash and Dash!
Organiser's Description
This early season event is the perfect opportunity for youth and adult athletes to start the multisport season with a fun, low-cost swim / run event.
DISTANCES
Junior (age 6 -10) 100 meter swim; 1 kilometer run
Senior (age 11 17) 200 meter swim; 2 kilometer run (1.24 miles)
Adult (18 and over) 300 meter swim; 2 mile run
AGE DETERMINATION
Age is determined by the age of your athlete on race day. If you are 15 years old on race day, you will race in the 15 year old age group.
SWIM DETAIL
The Junior swim will be done in a snake fashion with each swimmer swimming one length in each lane (a total of 2 lengths in a 50 meter pool). There will be lifeguards on duty as well as volunteers to make sure each swimmer completes the course in a safe manner. Please ensure that your athlete is able to swim so that they have a good experience at the event. Swimmers will be starting the course one at a time at 10-second intervals. Swimmers will be allowed to pass another swimmer. The Senior racers will also snake swim and will do a total of 4 lengths in a 50 meter pool. Adult racers will snake swim a total of 6 lengths in the 50 meter pool.
TRANSITION DETAIL
Athletes will be able to change into their socks, shoes, etc. in the contained grassy area outside of the pool entrance. Junior and senior competitors should feel free to place their belongings in one of the spots provided upon arriving. Adults can place their belongings in the transition area after the junior and senior events are complete.
RUN DETAIL
Volunteers and an aid station with water will be available on the course.
LOCATION
Norris Center, St Charles, IL
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
Professional Timing, Finisher medals, swim caps, age group winner recognition, refreshments and raffle.
USA TRIATHLON MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
Youth: $10 license fee good for one year
COST
$27 for registrations by April 12th
$35 for registrations after April 12th
PACKET PICK UP / RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Race Day 9:45am to 10:45am. Transition opens at 9:45am.
AWARD AGE GROUPS
Separated by gender
6 8 age group
9 10 age group
11 12 age group
13 14 age group
15 17 age group
18 24 age group
25 34 age group
35 44 age group
45 54 age group
55 64 age group
65+ age group
Timing and Results
This race is chip timed by Its Race Time, Inc. Results will be available live during event: https://runsignup.com/Race/MMTTSplashDash/Page/RaceResults
DISTANCES
Junior (age 6 -10) 100 meter swim; 1 kilometer run
Senior (age 11 17) 200 meter swim; 2 kilometer run (1.24 miles)
Adult (18 and over) 300 meter swim; 2 mile run
AGE DETERMINATION
Age is determined by the age of your athlete on race day. If you are 15 years old on race day, you will race in the 15 year old age group.
SWIM DETAIL
The Junior swim will be done in a snake fashion with each swimmer swimming one length in each lane (a total of 2 lengths in a 50 meter pool). There will be lifeguards on duty as well as volunteers to make sure each swimmer completes the course in a safe manner. Please ensure that your athlete is able to swim so that they have a good experience at the event. Swimmers will be starting the course one at a time at 10-second intervals. Swimmers will be allowed to pass another swimmer. The Senior racers will also snake swim and will do a total of 4 lengths in a 50 meter pool. Adult racers will snake swim a total of 6 lengths in the 50 meter pool.
TRANSITION DETAIL
Athletes will be able to change into their socks, shoes, etc. in the contained grassy area outside of the pool entrance. Junior and senior competitors should feel free to place their belongings in one of the spots provided upon arriving. Adults can place their belongings in the transition area after the junior and senior events are complete.
RUN DETAIL
Volunteers and an aid station with water will be available on the course.
LOCATION
Norris Center, St Charles, IL
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
Professional Timing, Finisher medals, swim caps, age group winner recognition, refreshments and raffle.
USA TRIATHLON MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
Youth: $10 license fee good for one year
COST
$27 for registrations by April 12th
$35 for registrations after April 12th
PACKET PICK UP / RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Race Day 9:45am to 10:45am. Transition opens at 9:45am.
AWARD AGE GROUPS
Separated by gender
6 8 age group
9 10 age group
11 12 age group
13 14 age group
15 17 age group
18 24 age group
25 34 age group
35 44 age group
45 54 age group
55 64 age group
65+ age group
Timing and Results
This race is chip timed by Its Race Time, Inc. Results will be available live during event: https://runsignup.com/Race/MMTTSplashDash/Page/RaceResults
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