The Great Escape Triathlon
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 7:00PM EST
- Location Jefferson City, Missouri
- Price $30.15 - $85.80
- Races 6 races
- Distances Sprint
Event summary
Mark your calendars for the 9th edition of The Great Escape Triathlon, happening on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, in the beautiful Jefferson City, Missouri! This exciting event promises a fun-filled day for athletes of all ages, featuring both the Great Escape and Mini Escape Triathlons. Participants will kick off the race with a thrilling snake swim in the 4-lane, 50-meter pool at Ellis Porter Riverside Park, followed by a scenic bike ride through city and rural roads, finishing with a run that takes them past the historic Missouri State Penitentiary.
With race distances suited for athletes aged 13 and up, as well as a special triathlon for kids aged 5 to 12, The Great Escape is designed to be family-friendly and welcoming for beginners. Plus, there are exciting prizes and swag for the fastest competitors, along with finisher medals and participant shirts for everyone! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to challenge yourself and create lasting memories with your loved ones at The Great Escape Triathlon!
With race distances suited for athletes aged 13 and up, as well as a special triathlon for kids aged 5 to 12, The Great Escape is designed to be family-friendly and welcoming for beginners. Plus, there are exciting prizes and swag for the fastest competitors, along with finisher medals and participant shirts for everyone! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to challenge yourself and create lasting memories with your loved ones at The Great Escape Triathlon!
Organiser's Description
Join us for 9th edition of The Great Escape & Mini Escape Triathlons on June 7th & 8th, 2025!! We are excited to offer a well-organized, family & beginner friendly triathlon in Jefferson City, Missouri!
To complete the Escape, athletes will have a snake swim in the 4 lane, 50 meter pool at Ellis Porter Riverside Park, then on to the bike over city & rural roads to the outskirts of the new Missouri State Prison and back. The run will take athletes to the old historic Missouri State Penitentiary and back to cross the finish line and earn the classic Great Escape medal! With triathlon & duathlon events for ages 13 & up (The *Great* Escape), and a triathlon event for ages 5 - 12 (The *Mini* Escape), there is something for the whole family.
If you're speedy, we've got all kinds of prizes and swag for the overall winners, plus finisher medals & participant shirts for everyone, so mark your calendars for the 2025 Great Escape Triathlon!!
To complete the Escape, athletes will have a snake swim in the 4 lane, 50 meter pool at Ellis Porter Riverside Park, then on to the bike over city & rural roads to the outskirts of the new Missouri State Prison and back. The run will take athletes to the old historic Missouri State Penitentiary and back to cross the finish line and earn the classic Great Escape medal! With triathlon & duathlon events for ages 13 & up (The *Great* Escape), and a triathlon event for ages 5 - 12 (The *Mini* Escape), there is something for the whole family.
If you're speedy, we've got all kinds of prizes and swag for the overall winners, plus finisher medals & participant shirts for everyone, so mark your calendars for the 2025 Great Escape Triathlon!!
Races
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Super Sprint
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th June 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$54.00
The short and sweet version of our classic triathlon, this is the perfect way to try out your first triathlon or when you just need a quick triathlon fix! *Includes: 200 Meter Swim / 5.3 Mile Bike / 1.5 Mile Run -
Sprint
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th June 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$75.20
Our tried & true triathlon classic, this is the race where you can enjoy your Great Escape adventure to the fullest! Pool swim, rolling ride through the beautiful countryside past the new penitentiary, and a 5K run to the old penitentiary and back to the finish line! *Includes: 400 Meter Snake Swim / 12 Mile Bike / 3.15 Mile Run -
Sprint Relay
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th June 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$85.80
The perfect race to bring your team spirit and try something new, or showcase your strengths! Bring your clan, and be ready to take on the Great Escape Triathlon in team style! *Includes: 400 Meter Snake Swim / 12 Mile Bike / 3.15 Mile Run -
Duathlon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th June 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$75.20
The perfect race for our no-water friends! Enjoy our classic bike & run, without the pool to prep for! *Includes: 12 Mile Bike / 3.15 Mile Run -
Mini Escape Tri - Kids
Incl. $2.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$30.15
A fun event for the littles to get a taste of their first triathlon! *Includes: 25 Meter Swim / 1.7 Mile Bike / 0.6 Mile Run -
Mini Escape Tri - Youth
Incl. $2.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$30.15
A fun event for youth to try out their first triathlon, or pursue their passion for the awesome world of multisport! *Includes: 100 Meter Swim / 3.4 Mile Bike (2 Loops) / 1.2 Mile Run (2 Loops)
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