Pioneer Spirit Triathlon - Sprint, Mini, & Challenge | 5k Run

🏊‍♂️Pioneer Spirit Triathlon

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. We are very proud that this event was selected as one of Triathlete’s 2025 Best Beginner Triathlons in the U.S.!

🏃‍♂️5k: Run/Walk

Event (All Ages): 3Mi Run/Walk

• Start Time: The 5k will begin at 9:15 am.
• Start Type: There will be a gun start.
• Route: All participants will complete the same route as the running portion of the Sprint Triathlon.
• Completion Time: Participants will have 2 hours to complete the route.

💻5k: VIRTUAL Run/Walk

Event (All Ages): 3-Mile VIRTUAL Run/Walk

• Participation: Virtual 5k participants will NOT participate on race day.
• Packet Pickup: Packets must be picked up locally or pay for shipping on checkout (no international shipping).
• Result Submission: Participants will have one week (Sunday through Saturday following race day) to submit their results.
• Awards: Virtual participants do not qualify for awards.

🚴‍♀️MINI:

Event (All Ages): 100 Yard Pool Swim • 5Mi Bike • 1Mi Run

• Start Time: The Mini Triathlon will begin at 8:30 am.
• Course: The race includes a 100-yard swim, a 5-mile bike ride down a flat rural road, and finishing with a 1-mile run.
• Target Audience: This event is tailored to the novice triathlete and will serve as a great introduction to triathlon for children and adults.
• Category Options: 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

• Start Time: The Sprint Triathlon will begin at 9:30 am.
• Course: 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.
• Scenic Route: The run will take you past century-old architectural structures and through a historic cemetery.
• Category Options: 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.

• Start Times: The Tri-Challenge will begin with the Mini starting at 8:30 am and the Sprint starting at 9:30 am.
• Mini Race: 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.
• Sprint Race: 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.
• Category Options: Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the Tri-Challenge. There are no team registrations.

ℹ️GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Ages: All ages are welcome for the mini triathlon. Ages (12+) are welcome for the sprint and challenge triathlons.
• Award Ceremony: An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line of the Sprint.
• Post-Race Facilities: 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.

Event Location: 17651 Bluejay Rd., Petersburg, IL

Date: 2026-05-09

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