Tri The Illini
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Champaign, Illinois
- Price $80.50 - $133.50
- Races 3 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism at Tri The Illini, taking place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the vibrant city of Champaign, Illinois! This exciting sprint triathlon invites participants to tackle a 300-meter pool swim in the stunning 50-meter outdoor pool at the Activities and Recreation Center, followed by a fast and flat 14-mile bike ride, and rounding off with a scenic 5K run through the beautiful University of Illinois campus.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this USA Triathlon sanctioned event, where all registration closes at 11:59 PM on Friday, September 19. Be sure to sign up by September 6 to guarantee your race shirt in your chosen size! The race morning will be filled with energy, starting with transition opening at 6:00 AM, followed by packet pickup and a mandatory pre-race meeting. With ample parking available and a supportive atmosphere, Tri The Illini promises to be a memorable experience for all athletes. Join us and embrace the challenge!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this USA Triathlon sanctioned event, where all registration closes at 11:59 PM on Friday, September 19. Be sure to sign up by September 6 to guarantee your race shirt in your chosen size! The race morning will be filled with energy, starting with transition opening at 6:00 AM, followed by packet pickup and a mandatory pre-race meeting. With ample parking available and a supportive atmosphere, Tri The Illini promises to be a memorable experience for all athletes. Join us and embrace the challenge!
Organiser's Description
ALL REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59PM FRIDAY (9/19). 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 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. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt - Guaranteed Through 9/6
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$96.40
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Triathlon - Collegiate
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt - Guaranteed Through 9/6
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$80.50
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Triathlon - Relay
Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt - Guaranteed Through 9/6
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$133.50
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