2026 J-Hawk Latebird Race Series
AN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND FOR ALL LEVELS! NEW IN THE SPRING OF 2026 - AN OVERALL YOUTH SUPERSPRINT AWARD.
Come join the fun! This is a great way to end your triathlon season and see how much you've improved. Do it by yourself or as part of a relay team. Teams can be co-ed or single sex teams, 2 or 3 person.
WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO
- Live Results
- Finish Line Pictures
- Race Divisions for PARA athletes (Guides register for FREE - use the coupon GUIDE)
- Friendly & Encouraging Volunteers
- Order an Event Hat or an Event Shirt!
We will NOT have ON-SITE registration. Read important dates below.
General Meetings will be offered, via Zoom, the WEDNESDAY EVENING OF RACE WEEK. Links will be sent to all registrants after the waves are seeded. Look in your junk mail! *** It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ATTEND A ZOOM MEETING so you know the race course *** Watch this website for ALL race details, maps, wave assignments, etc.
Important Dates:
- August 28th: PRICE GOES UP
- Sunday, September 13th: Last day to order shirts!
- Saturday, September 19th, at NOON: Registration closes. Last date to make any special requests to swim near or with a friend or family member. Any special requests that move you LATER in the day, can remove you from age group awards, if your age division races earlier.
- Sunday, September 20th: Waves & start times are posted to this website.
Events Offered
(The Olympic distances will be limited to 54 racers, COMBINED, between the TRIATHLON & AQUABIKE):
SPRINT/SHORTER RACES:
- SUPER SPRINT Tri: 250 yard swim, 6.5 mile bike, 2 mile run (waves start range is typically 11am-12:30pm)
- SPRINT Tri: 500 yd swim, 13 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run (wave start range is typically 9am-Noon) ** Sprint Tri Relay option, too.
- AQUABIKE SPRINT: 500 yd swim, 13 mile bike (wave start range is typically 10am-12pm)
- DUATHLON: 2 mile run, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run Starts at approx 8:15am
OLYMPIC/LONGER RACES:
- OLYMPIC Tri: 1000 yd swim, 26.5 mile bike, and 6 mile run (wave start range is 8am-10am) ** Olympic Tri Relay option, too.
- AQUABIKE OLYMPIC: 1000 yd swim, 26.5 mile bike (wave start range is 8:45am-10am)
RELAY TEAMS - PLEASE READ
The first relay member should register and pay on-line. All other team members register under the event RELAY TEAM MEMBER. There is no fee for them.
NO AWARDS will be mailed:
- Finisher Medals
- Race Shirts (wicking shirts available)
- Overall Race Awards
- 1st through 3rd division medals
LOW entry fees!
More ways to save:
- SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODES:
- Military, veteran, or police officer: Use the code, FREEDOM, for a 20% discount.
- Doctor or nurse: Use the code, RESCUE, for a 20% discount.
- Over 65 years of age: Use the code, GOLDEN, for a 15% discount.
- Currently enrolled or teach at UW-Whitewater: Use the code, UWW, for a 15% discount.
- Student or staff member of the Whitewater School District: Use the code WWUSD, for a 15% discount.
- Individual race fees listed, do NOT include shirt prices. Only 1 coupon code can be used.
About the J-Hawks
We are a 501c3 not-for-profit youth organization, that offers swim lessons and a youth swim team. No child is ever turned away due to financial struggles. The monies raised, from our triathlons, are vital in allowing us to offer free and reduced programs, to area children. We truly appreciate your support and are always looking for feedback on how we can improve.
DO YOU KIDS LIKE TO SWIM? CHECK OUT OUR YOUTH SWIM TEAM HERE