
C26 Kansas City Triathlon is a triathlon and duathlon race on May 16, 2027 in Kansas City, MO, with entry fees from $90 to $220.
From the Organizer
The C26 Kansas City Triathlon is the largest and one of the most renowned triathlons in the region, attracting both novice and veteran triathletes. For novice and veteran triathletes there will be a time trial swim start and Elite triathletes a wave swim start. The bike and run is a closed, flat and fast course. The race is early in the season which has a good probability of being wetsuit legal. Approaching its 20th anniversary, the event includes olympic and sprint distance options, as well as triathlon and duathlon formats, solidifying its status as the Premier Triathlon in the area.
Elite Triathlon - 1500m Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run
Olympic Triathlon - 1500m Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run
Sprint Triathlon - 500m Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run
Olympic Triathlon Relay (teams of 2 or 3) - 1500m Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run
Sprint Duathlon - 2.5K Run, 20K Bike, 5K Run
In order to protect our participants and ensure a safe event, each individual participating in this event must be officially registered under their own name with accurate personal information. Failure to do so will void the registration and prohibit participation. Registration fees are non-refundable in all cases regardless of inability to participate or event cancellation. The race director reserves the right to cancel the event because of weather, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances which pose a significant danger to the participants.
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
76°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kansas City Downtown Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
508,233
as of 2023
City Elevation
754 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
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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.
Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.
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C26 Kansas City Triathlon
May 16, 2027