Tri The Illini
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- 201 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL
- Distance
- Triathlon - Individual · Triathlon - Collegiate · Triathlon - Relay
From the Organizer
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
75°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Champaign 3s, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Champaign, IL
Population
88,822
as of 2023
Elevation
761 ft
Nearest Airport
CMI
University of Illinois Willard Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 109 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 Tri The Illini, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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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 Tri The Illini?
- Tri The Illini is a triathlon race held in Champaign, Illinois on September 27, 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 Tri The Illini?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Champaign, Illinois at 201 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tri The Illini?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tri The Illini
Sep 27, 2026