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

17651 Bluejay Rd., Petersburg IL

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

🏊‍♀️ Race Overview

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: Run/Walk

Event (All Ages): 3Mi Run/Walk

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

🚴‍♀️ MINI:

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

Start Time: The Mini Triathlon will begin at 8:30 am.
Race Details: 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.
Athena/Clydesdale Options: Options are also available for the mini-triathlon.
No Teams: 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.
Race Details: 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 Run: The run will take you past century-old architectural structures and through a historic cemetery.
Athena/Clydesdale Options: Options are also available for the sprint triathlon.
No Teams: 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 Details: 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 Details: 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.
Athena/Clydesdale Options: Options are also available for the Tri-Challenge.
No Teams: There are no team registrations.

ℹ️ GENERAL INFORMATION:

Ages: All ages are welcome for the mini triathlon. Ages (12+) are welcome for the sprint and challenge triathlons.
Awards Ceremony: An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line of the Sprint.
Post-Race Showers: Post-race showers will be available at the PORTA pool.
Included: 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.