Tri The Illini
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Champaign, Illinois
- Price $59.30 - $117.60
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready to experience the excitement of Tri The Illini, taking place on Sunday, September 27th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Champaign, Illinois! This exhilarating 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 culminating in a scenic 5k run through the beautiful University of Illinois campus.
Participants will gather at the Activities and Recreation Center for an unforgettable race day. Make sure to register by 11:59 PM on Friday, September 25th, to secure your spot and be part of this thrilling event! Don’t forget to pick up your race shirt by September 12th to guarantee your size. Join fellow athletes for a day filled with competition, community, and camaraderie, and make memories that will last a lifetime at Tri The Illini!
Participants will gather at the Activities and Recreation Center for an unforgettable race day. Make sure to register by 11:59 PM on Friday, September 25th, to secure your spot and be part of this thrilling event! Don’t forget to pick up your race shirt by September 12th to guarantee your size. Join fellow athletes for a day filled with competition, community, and camaraderie, and make memories that will last a lifetime at Tri The Illini!
Organiser's Description
ALL REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59PM FRIDAY (9/25). YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY 11:59PM FRIDAY 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 12th 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
Saturday, 9/26 3:00-6:00PM
Body N' Sole, 1317 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL [https://maps.app.goo.gl/rD6vhA1RaWN1F9AUA]
Sunday, 9/27 and 6:15-7:30AM
ARC Gym 3, 201 E Peabody Dr., Champaign, IL [https://maps.app.goo.gl/EBjcKNGb5ip1rdaa8]
Race Morning Schedule
6:00-7:30 AM: Transition open
6:15-7:30 AM: Packet pickup in Gym 3
7:40 AM: Mandatory pre-race meeting in Gym 3, immediately followed by athlete corralling
8:00 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 12th 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
Saturday, 9/26 3:00-6:00PM
Body N' Sole, 1317 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL [https://maps.app.goo.gl/rD6vhA1RaWN1F9AUA]
Sunday, 9/27 and 6:15-7:30AM
ARC Gym 3, 201 E Peabody Dr., Champaign, IL [https://maps.app.goo.gl/EBjcKNGb5ip1rdaa8]
Race Morning Schedule
6:00-7:30 AM: Transition open
6:15-7:30 AM: Packet pickup in Gym 3
7:40 AM: Mandatory pre-race meeting in Gym 3, immediately followed by athlete corralling
8:00 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
-
Triathlon - Individual
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt - Guaranteed Through 9/12
Sun 27th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$75.20
OPENS 01 JUN -
Triathlon - Collegiate
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt - Guaranteed Through 9/12
Sun 27th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$59.30
OPENS 01 JUN -
Triathlon - Relay
Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt - Guaranteed Through 9/12
Sun 27th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$117.60
OPENS 01 JUN
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