Race Information

Pioneer Spirit Triathlon
Petersburg, IL
Menard County
May 11, 2024 - Saturday
sprint, supersprint triathlon
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    The Pioneer Spirit Sprint and Mini triathlon are a mid-spring tri-series that enables seasoned triathletes or beginning triathletes to test out their abilities in a short-distance, heated indoor pool, triathlon. If you take on the Tri-Challenge you participate in the mini-sprint as well as a sprint distance to test your stamina and talent for the triathlon.

    5k: New This Year! 

    Event (All Ages): 3Mi Run/Walk
    • The 5k will begin at 9:15 am.
    • There will be a gun start. 
    • All participants will complete the same route as the running portion of the Sprint Triathlon. 
    • Participants will have 2 hours to complete the route.  

    MINI:

    Event (All Ages): 100 Yard Pool Swim • 5Mi Bike • 1Mi Run
    • The Mini Triathlon will begin at 8:30 am.
    • The race includes a 100-yard swim, a 5-mile bike ride down a flat rural road, and finishing with a 1 mile run.
    • This event is tailored to the novice triathlete and will serve as a great introduction to triathlon for children and adults.
    • Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the mini-triathlon.
    • There are no team registrations.

    SPRINT

    Event (Ages 12 & up): 300-Yard Pool Swim • 13Mi Bike • 3.1Mi Run
    • The Sprint Triathlon will begin at 9:30 am.
    • The race includes a 300-yard swim, a 13-mile bike ride on a rolling and flat prairie road, and finishing with a 3.1 mile run through picturesque Petersburg. The run will take you past century-old architectural structures and through a historic cemetery. 
    • Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the sprint triathlon.
    • There are no team registrations.

    TRI-CHALLENGE:

    Event (Ages 12 & up): 100 Yard Pool Swim • 5Mi Bike • 1Mi Run & 300-Yard Pool Swim • 13Mi Bike • 3.1Mi Run, back to back.
    • The Tri-Challenge will begin with the Mini starting at 8:30 am and the Sprint starting at 9:30 am.
    • The mini race includes a 100-yard swim, a 5-mile bike ride down a flat rural road, and finishing with a 1 mile run.
    • The sprint race includes a 300-yard swim, a 13-mile bike ride on a rolling and flat prairie road, and finishing with a 3.1 mile run through picturesque Petersburg. The run will take you past century-old architectural structures and through a historic cemetery. 
    • Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the Tri-Challenge.
    • There are no team registrations.

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    • All ages are welcome for the mini triathlon. Ages (12+) are welcome for the sprint and challenge triathlons.
    • An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line of the Sprint.
    • Post-race showers will be available at the PORTA pool.
    • Fee includes: Use of timing chips (chips must be returned), BIB #, race specific SWAG, finishing medals for all athletes, placement awards, water, and post race food.  

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  • Added to our Directory
    Apr 22, 2012
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Nov 13, 2023
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