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

🏊‍♂️ Pioneer Spirit Triathlon 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.

Event Date: May 10, 2025

Location: 17651 Bluejay Rd., Petersburg, IL

More Information: Pioneer Spirit Triathlon

🏃‍♂️ 5k: Run/Walk

Event (All Ages): 3Mi Run/Walk

• Start Time: The 5k will begin at 9:15 am.
• Start Method: 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.

🚴 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.
• Categories: 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.
• 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. The run will take you past century-old architectural structures and through a historic cemetery.
• Categories: 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 Components: 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 Components: 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.
• Categories: Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the Tri-Challenge. There are no team registrations.

ℹ️ GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Eligibility: 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 Facilities: Post-race showers will be available at the PORTA pool.
• Included in Fee: Use of timing chips (chips must be returned), BIB #, race specific SWAG, finishing medals for all athletes, placement awards, water, and post race food.