Welcome to Columbia and Bolm-Schukraft Park! The first MTC Zilla Tri Sprint Triathlon is a great event for all ages, 18 and up, beginners and seasoned athletes. Event hosted by the Metro-Tri Club.
Event Details
Race begins with a 300 yard serpentine swim in Columbia Bath and Tennis pool. The 11.2 mile bike course has mostly flat roads with one challenging hill, and railroad crossing (time not adjusted for stoppage at train track). The bike is non-draft legal. The 5K run course will take you through a neighborhood, onto the trail, and will have plenty of shade.
Registration
Be sure to register by August 4, 2024 to guarantee a t-shirt. Online Registration ends August 16 at 11:59 pm. Packet Pick-up: Saturday, August 17, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and Race day 5:30 - 6:30 am, McDannold Blvd, in Bolm-Schukraft Park, Columbia, IL. All athletes must pick up their own packet, NO EXCEPTIONS. Photo ID and USAT membership card are required.
Course Maps
For bike route go to: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5919968674/ (*time will not be adjusted for stoppage at train tracks). For run route go to: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5909809144/
Awards
Top Male and Female and Top 3 age-division finishers for Male and Females: 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84.
Important Information
In the case of lightning, the swim will be canceled and replaced with a 1k run. In the case of severe weather, the event will be canceled, no refunds. The race director(s) reserve the right to cancel or modify the race due to adverse conditions that make the race unsafe. In the event the race is canceled, it will not be rescheduled, and there will be no refunds. Awards and swag will not be mailed.
