United Way of McPherson County Triathlon 2026
United Way of McPherson County Triathlon 2026 is a triathlon race on July 25, 2026 in McPherson, KS, with entry fees from $25 to $120.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$120
- Sport
- Triathlon
From the Organizer
This is the 19th year for the United Way of McPherson County Triathlon, held at McPherson Water Park and Lakeside Park in McPherson, Kansas. Nicknamed by one racer as "The Fastest Short Course in Kansas," the United Way Triathlon starts with a 200-meter swim, followed by a 7-mile bike and finishing with a 2-mile run. There is also a Junior Triathlon for youth with a 100-meter swim, 1 mile bike, and 1-mile run.
Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26th, 2026.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
96°
Low
75°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
3%
Wind
5 mph
Host City
About McPherson, KS
Population
13,956
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,503 ft
Nearest Airport
SLN
Salina Municipal Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at United Way of McPherson County Triathlon 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
2
Days to train
- Race
- United Way of McPherson County Triathlon 2026
- Date
- July 25, 2026
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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. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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United Way of McPherson County Triathlon 2026
Jul 25, 2026