Tri The Illini
When is Tri The Illini?
Tri The Illini takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Champaign, IL.
What distances does Tri The Illini offer?
Tri The Illini offers 3 events: Triathlon - Individual, Triathlon - Collegiate, Triathlon - Relay.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triathlon - Individual | — | $70.00 | Register |
| Triathlon - Collegiate | — | $55.00 | Register |
| Triathlon - Relay | — | $110.00 | Register |
How much does Tri The Illini cost?
Registration for Tri The Illini starts at $110.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Tri The Illini held?
Tri The Illini is held in Champaign, IL at 201 E Peabody Dr.
About Tri The Illini
All registration closes at 11:59PM Friday (9/25). You must be registered by 11:59PM Friday in order to race.
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. It will start and end at the Activities and Recreation Center on University of Illinois’s campus, where the swim will be taking place.
To be guaranteed for 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
Saturday, 9/26 3:00-6:00PM
Body N' Sole, 1317 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL
Sunday, 9/27 and 6:15-7:30AM
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
Tri The Illini is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and follows USAT rules and regulations. More details can be found here.
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
Purchase a great training plan for this year's race to prepare you for race day!
https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Store/IL/Champaign/TriTheIllini