The Great Escape Triathlon
- Date
- June 13–14, 2026
- Distance
- Super Sprint · Sprint · Sprint Relay & more
From the Organizer
Join us for 10th edition of The Great Escape & Mini Escape Triathlons on June 13th & 14th, 2026!! We are excited to offer a well-organized, family & beginner friendly triathlon in Jefferson City, Missouri!
To complete the Escape, athletes will have a snake swim in the 4 lane, 50 meter pool at Ellis Porter Riverside Park, then on to the bike over city & rural roads to the outskirts of the new Missouri State Prison and back. The run will take athletes to the old historic Missouri State Penitentiary and back to cross the finish line and earn the classic Great Escape medal! With triathlon & duathlon events for ages 13 & up (The *Great* Escape), and a triathlon event for ages 5 - 12 (The *Mini* Escape), there is something for the whole family.
If you're speedy, we've got all kinds of prizes and swag for the overall winners, plus finisher medals & participant shirts for everyone, so mark your calendars for the 2026 Great Escape Triathlon!!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
88°
Low
68°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
41%
Wind
2 to 7 mph
Host City
About Jefferson City, MO
Population
42,565
as of 2023
Elevation
634 ft
Nearest Airport
COU
Columbia Regional Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 99 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Great Escape Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
- Race
- The Great Escape Triathlon
- Date
- June 13–14, 2026
Coming Up
More Triathlon races near Jefferson City, MO
Chesterfield Youth Triathlon
Youth
87 miles away
St. Louis Triathlon
103 miles away
St. Luke's New Town Triathlon
90 miles away
Ballwin Triathlon
89 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.
Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Great Escape Triathlon?
- The Great Escape Triathlon is a triathlon race held in Jefferson City, Missouri on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more triathlon races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Great Escape Triathlon?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Jefferson City, Missouri at 320 Riverside Dr, Jefferson City, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Great Escape Triathlon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Great Escape Triathlon
Jun 13, 2026