
Lake Quivira Triathlon is a triathlon and running race on September 5, 2026 in Lake Quivira, KS, with entry fees from $15 to $85.
From the Organizer
The Lake Quivira Triathlon offers a flat, fast course that travels through the scenic terrain of the most relaxing and beautiful lake community in the Kansas City area.
Lake Quivira Triathlon has become one of the most popular events in the Midwest! It is a laid back, family event. With a cap of 120 participants, this day out at the lake will fill up fast!
The Lake Quivira Triathlon offers a unique course design and distance not found anywhere else. The course begins with a 500 meter swim in Lake Quivira, followed by 2 loops along the scenic roads around the lake (approximately 9 miles total) and finishes with a 5K run.
All participants will get a race shirt, swim cap, and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Join us at beautiful Lake Quivira - don't be left behind!
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
84°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kansas City Downtown Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lake Quivira Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Lake Quivira than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Lake Quivira Triathlon
Sep 5, 2026