Tri The Illini
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Champaign, Illinois
- Price $59.30 - $117.60
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready to dive into an exhilarating day of athletic competition at Tri The Illini, taking place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the vibrant city of Champaign, Illinois. This exciting sprint triathlon features a challenging 300-meter pool swim in a stunning 50-meter outdoor pool, followed by a fast and flat 14-mile bike ride, and an invigorating 5K run through the scenic University of Illinois campus.
Starting and finishing at the Activities and Recreation Center, participants will enjoy a well-organized race day experience, with packet pickup available on Saturday, September 20, and race morning from 6:15 AM to 7:30 AM. Make sure to register by 10 AM on Saturday to secure your spot and a chance to receive a race shirt in your preferred size! With its USA Triathlon sanctioning, Tri The Illini promises a professionally managed event that welcomes athletes of all levels. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and be part of a community that celebrates fitness and fun!
Starting and finishing at the Activities and Recreation Center, participants will enjoy a well-organized race day experience, with packet pickup available on Saturday, September 20, and race morning from 6:15 AM to 7:30 AM. Make sure to register by 10 AM on Saturday to secure your spot and a chance to receive a race shirt in your preferred size! With its USA Triathlon sanctioning, Tri The Illini promises a professionally managed event that welcomes athletes of all levels. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and be part of a community that celebrates fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
ALL REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 10AM SATURDAY (9/20). YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY 10AM SATURDAY IN ORDER TO RACE.
Tri the Illini is a sprint triathlon that consists of a 300 meter pool swim in a 50 meter outdoor pool, a fast and flat 14 mile bike, and a 5k run through the UIUC campus. It will start and end at the Activities and Recreation Center on University of Illinoiss campus, where the swim will be taking place.
To be guaranteed for a race shirt, sign up by September 6th and there will be a shirt reserved for you in the size you specify. Otherwise, shirts are given out on a first come, first serve basis at packet pick up, while supplies lasts.
Packet Pickup: Body N' Sole (1317 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL), 9/20 3:00-6:00pm and ARC Gym 3, race morning from 6:15-7:30am
Address: UIUC Activities and Recreation Center (201 E Peabody Dr., Champaign, Illinois)
RACE MORNING SCHEDULE
6:00-7:30 AM: Transition open
6:15-7:30 AM: Packet pick up in Gym 3
7:40 AM: Mandatory pre-race meeting in Gym 3, immediately followed by athlete corralling
8 AM: Race Start
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tri The Illini is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and follows USAT rules and regulations. More details can be found here. [https://www.usatriathlon.org/multisport/rules]
Parking is available at parking lot E-14 located at the intersection of First and Kirby. A map to this lot can be found here. [https://www.parking.illinois.edu/maps/campus-parking-map]
TRAINING PLAN
Purchase a great training plan for this year's race to prepare you for race day!
https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Store/IL/Champaign/TriTheIllini
Tri the Illini is a sprint triathlon that consists of a 300 meter pool swim in a 50 meter outdoor pool, a fast and flat 14 mile bike, and a 5k run through the UIUC campus. It will start and end at the Activities and Recreation Center on University of Illinoiss campus, where the swim will be taking place.
To be guaranteed for a race shirt, sign up by September 6th and there will be a shirt reserved for you in the size you specify. Otherwise, shirts are given out on a first come, first serve basis at packet pick up, while supplies lasts.
Packet Pickup: Body N' Sole (1317 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL), 9/20 3:00-6:00pm and ARC Gym 3, race morning from 6:15-7:30am
Address: UIUC Activities and Recreation Center (201 E Peabody Dr., Champaign, Illinois)
RACE MORNING SCHEDULE
6:00-7:30 AM: Transition open
6:15-7:30 AM: Packet pick up in Gym 3
7:40 AM: Mandatory pre-race meeting in Gym 3, immediately followed by athlete corralling
8 AM: Race Start
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tri The Illini is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and follows USAT rules and regulations. More details can be found here. [https://www.usatriathlon.org/multisport/rules]
Parking is available at parking lot E-14 located at the intersection of First and Kirby. A map to this lot can be found here. [https://www.parking.illinois.edu/maps/campus-parking-map]
TRAINING PLAN
Purchase a great training plan for this year's race to prepare you for race day!
https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Store/IL/Champaign/TriTheIllini
Races
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Triathlon - Individual
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt - Guaranteed Through 9/6
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$75.20
OPENS 01 JUN -
Triathlon - Collegiate
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt - Guaranteed Through 9/6
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$59.30
OPENS 01 JUN -
Triathlon - Relay
Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt - Guaranteed Through 9/6
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$117.60
OPENS 01 JUN
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