
2026 J-Hawk Latebird Race Series: Duathlon, Triathlon (Olympic, Sprint, & SuperSprint), AquaBike (Oly & Sprint) is a triathlon, aquabike, and duathlon race on September 27, 2026 in Whitewater, WI, with entry fees from $50 to $98.
From the Organizer
AN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND FOR ALL LEVELS!
NEW IN THE SPRING OF 2026 - AN OVERALL YOUTH SUPERSPRINT AWARD.
Location:
UW-Whitewater, Williams Center Pool
Come join the fun! This is a great way to end your triathlon season and see how much you've improved.
Do it by yourself or as part of a relay team. Teams can be co-ed or single sex teams, 2 or 3 person
WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO
Live Results
Finish Line Pictures
Race Divisions for PARA athletes (Guides register for FREE - use the coupon GUIDE)
Friendly & Encouraging Volunteers
Order an Event Hat or an Event Shirt!
We will NOT have ON-SITE registration. Read important dates below.
General Meetings will be offered, via Zoom, the WEDNESDAY EVENING OF RACE WEEK. Links will be sent to all registrants after the waves are seeded. Look in your junk mail! *** It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ATTEND A ZOOM MEETING so you know the race course ***
Watch this website for ALL race details, maps, wave assignments, etc.
Important Dates:
August 28th: PRICE GOES UP
Sunday, September 13th: Last day to order shirts!
Saturday, September 19th, at NOON: Registration closes.
Last date to make any special requests to swim near or with a friend or family member.
Any special requests that move you LATER in the day, can remove you from age group awards, if your age division races earlier.
Sunday, September 20th: Waves & start times are posted to this website.
Events Offered (The Olympic distances will be limited to 54 racers, COMBINED, between the TRIATHLON & AQUABIKE):
SPRINT/SHORTER RACES:
1. SUPER SPRINT Tri: 250 yard swim, 6.5 mile bike, 2 mile run (waves start range is typically 11am-12:30pm)
2. SPRINT Tri: 500 yd swim, 13 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run (wave start range is typically 9am-Noon)
** Sprint Tri Relay option, too.
3. AQUABIKE SPRINT: 500 yd swim, 13 mile bike (wave start range is typically 10am-12pm)
4. DUATHLON: 2 mile run, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run Starts at approx 8:15am
OLYMPIC/LONGER RACES:
1. OLYMPIC Tri: 1000 yd swim, 26.5 mile bike, and 6 mile run (wave start range is 8am-10am)
** OlympicTri Relay option, too.
2. AQUABIKE OLYMPIC: 1000 yd swim, 26.5 mile bike (wave start range is 8:45am-10am)
RELAY TEAMS - PLEASE READ
The first relay member should register and pay on-line. All other team members register under the event RELAY TEAM MEMBER. There is no fee for them.
NO AWARDS will be mailed:
Finisher Medals
Race Shirts (wicking shirts available)
Overall Race Awards
1st through 3rd division medals
LOW entry fees! More ways to save:
1. SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODES:
Are you in the military, a veteran, or a police officer? THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!! Use the code, FREEDOM, for a 20% discount.
Are you a doctor or nurse? THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!! Use the code, RESCUE, for a 20% discount.
Are you over 65 years of age? You're an awesome example to all! Use the code, GOLDEN, for a 15% discount
Are you currently enrolled or teach at UW-Whitewater? Use the code, UWW, for a 15% discount
Are you a student or staff member of the Whitewater School District? Use the code WWUSD, for a 15% discount.
2. Individual race fees listed, do NOT include shirt prices.
Only 1 coupon code can be used.
About the J-Hawks
We are a 501c3 not-for-profit youth organization, that offers swim lessons and a youth swim team. No child is ever turned away due to financial struggles. The monies raised, from our triathlons, are vital in allowing us to offer free and reduced programs, to area children.
We truly appreciate your support and are always looking for feedback on how we can improve.
DO YOU KIDS LIKE TO SWIM? CHECK OUT OUR YOUTH SWIM TEAM HERE
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Whitewater, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
15,705
as of 2023
City Elevation
851 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 37 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 J-Hawk Latebird Race Series: Duathlon, Triathlon (Olympic, Sprint, & SuperSprint), AquaBike (Oly & Sprint), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
A swim followed by a bike — a triathlon without the run. Sprint and Olympic distances, often alongside a tri at the same venue.
Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
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2026 J-Hawk Latebird Race Series: Duathlon, Triathlon (Olympic, Sprint, & SuperSprint), AquaBike (Oly & Sprint)
Sep 27, 2026