Tri The Illini
Champaign, IL
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
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When
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Where
201 E Peabody Dr, Champaign IL
Distances
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Typical weather
59–76°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
60–85°F
dry
2024
62–69°F
rain
2023
61–70°F
rain
2022
47–63°F
dry
2021
67–84°F
dry
2020
61–77°F
dry
2019
59–83°F
rain
2018
52–67°F
dry
2017
63–75°F
dry
2016
56–72°F
dry
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About this race
Registration Information
- Closing Date: All registration closes at 11:59PM Friday (9/25). You must be registered by 11:59PM Friday in order to race.
Race Overview
- Event: 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.
- Location: It will start and end at the Activities and Recreation Center on University of Illinois’s campus, where the swim will be taking place.
- Shirt Guarantee: To be guaranteed 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
- Date & Time: Saturday, 9/26 3:00-6:00PM at Body N' Sole, 1317 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL
- Date & Time: Sunday, 9/27 6:15-7:30AM at ARC Gym 3, 201 E Peabody Dr., Champaign, IL
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
- Sanctioning: Tri The Illini is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and follows USAT rules and regulations. More details can be found here.
- Parking: 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.
Training Plan
- Plan Availability: Purchase a great training plan for this year's race to prepare you for race day!
- Link: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Store/IL/Champaign/TriTheIllini
Course map
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