White Squirrel Triathlon
White Squirrel Triathlon is a triathlon race on August 8, 2026 in Olney, IL, with an entry fee of $65.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Location
- 406 E Florence St, Olney, IL
- Price
- $65
- Sport
- Triathlon
From the Organizer
The Annual White Squirrel Triathlon. Whether you are a seasoned Triathlete or a first timer, this race is a great event for you!
This sprint/beginner triathlon will be held on Saturday, August 8th 2025 at Musgrove Park and Aquatic Center in Olney, Illinois. The event will consist of a 200 meter outdoor pool swim, followed by a 14.2 mile bike (HELMETS REQUIRED), and finishing with a 5K/3.1 mile run/walk.. The event is open to all - from beginners to the most experienced athletes. Youth who will be 10 or 11 by race day may swim, run, or both, on a team. Youth who will be 12 by race day may do any, or all, of the disciplines as an age grouper or as a member of a team
The distances include:
200 meter swim
14.2 mile ride
3.1 mile run.
Awards for top 3 overall male and female.
Age group awards.
Top 3 Team awards
Zeus and Xena category.
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
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olney 2s, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Olney, IL
Population
8,864
as of 2023
City Elevation
477 ft
Nearest Airport
EVV
Evansville Regional Airport · 57 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 117 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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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
More Triathlon races near Olney, IL
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DINO Gravel Triathlon
10K · Sprint · From $35 · 10700 Bono Rd
57 miles away
White Squirrel Kids Triathlon
Sprint · From $25 · Musgrove Aquatic Center
Less than a mile away
Sage City Triathlon
Sprint · From $55 · 601 W. Railroad St
93 miles away
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White Squirrel Triathlon
Aug 8, 2026