Name: Pioneer Spirit Triathlon - Sprint, Mini, & Challenge | 5k Run
Start: 2026-05-09
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Petersburg

About the Event

The Pioneer Spirit Sprint and Mini triathlon are a mid-spring tri-series that enables seasoned triathletes or beginning triathletes to test out their abilities in a short-distance, heated indoor pool, triathlon. If you take on the Tri-Challenge you participate in the mini-sprint as well as a sprint distance to test your stamina and talent for the triathlon. We are very proud that this event was selected as one of Triathlete’s 2025 Best Beginner Triathlons in the U.S.!

5k: Run/Walk

Event (All Ages): 3Mi Run/Walk

The 5k will begin at 9:15 am.
There will be a gun start.
All participants will complete the same route as the running portion of the Sprint Triathlon.
Participants will have 2 hours to complete the route.

5k: VIRTUAL Run/Walk

Event (All Ages): 3-Mile VIRTUAL Run/Walk

Virtual 5k participants will NOT participate on race day.
Packets must be picked up locally or pay for shipping on checkout (no international shipping).
Participants will have one week (Sunday through Saturday following race day) to submit their results.
Virtual participants do not qualify for awards.

MINI:

Event (All Ages): 100 Yard Pool Swim • 5Mi Bike • 1Mi Run

The Mini Triathlon will begin at 8:30 am.
The race includes a 100-yard swim, a 5-mile bike ride down a flat rural road, and finishing with a 1-mile run.
This event is tailored to the novice triathlete and will serve as a great introduction to triathlon for children and adults.
Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the mini-triathlon.
There are no team registrations.

SPRINT:

Event (Ages 12 & up): 300-Yard Pool Swim • 13Mi Bike • 3.1Mi Run

The Sprint Triathlon will begin at 9:30 am.
The race includes a 300-yard swim, a 13-mile bike ride on a rolling and flat prairie road, and finishing with a 3.1-mile run through picturesque Petersburg. The run will take you past century-old architectural structures and through a historic cemetery.
Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the sprint triathlon.
There are no team registrations.

TRI-CHALLENGE:

Event (Ages 12 & up): 100 Yard Pool Swim • 5Mi Bike • 1Mi Run & 300-Yard Pool Swim • 13Mi Bike • 3.1Mi Run, back to back.

The Tri-Challenge will begin with the Mini starting at 8:30 am and the Sprint starting at 9:30 am.
The mini race includes a 100-yard swim, a 5-mile bike ride down a flat rural road, and finishing with a 1-mile run.
The sprint race includes a 300-yard swim, a 13-mile bike ride on a rolling and flat prairie road, and finishing with a 3.1-mile run through picturesque Petersburg. The run will take you past century-old architectural structures and through a historic cemetery.
Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the Tri-Challenge.
There are no team registrations.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

All ages are welcome for the mini triathlon. Ages (12+) are welcome for the sprint and challenge triathlons.
An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line of the Sprint.
Post-race showers will be available at the PORTA pool.
Fee includes: Use of timing chips (chips must be returned), BIB #, race-specific SWAG, finishing medals for all athletes, placement awards, water, and post-race food.

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$25.00

Mini Triathlon

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Mini Triathlon

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$45.00

Mini Triathlon - (Clydesdale/Athena)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Mini Triathlon - (Clydesdale/Athena)

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$45.00

Sprint Triathlon

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Sprint Triathlon

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$65.00

Sprint Triathlon - (Clydesdale/Athena)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Sprint Triathlon - (Clydesdale/Athena)

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$65.00

Tri-Challenge

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Tri-Challenge

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$95.00

Tri-Challenge - (Clydesdale/Athena)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Tri-Challenge - (Clydesdale/Athena)

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$95.00

5k Run/Walk | VIRTUAL

May 10, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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00:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Petersburg.

thermostat Temperature

13.0° / 24.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.6° / 22.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 28m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

61.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:43

nightlight Sunset

20:08

About Petersburg

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Petersburg is a city of 2,200 people (2018) in Central Illinois.

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Pioneer Spirit Triathlon - Sprint, Mini, & Challenge | 5k Run

About the Event

5k: Run/Walk

Event (All Ages): 3Mi Run/Walk

5k: VIRTUAL Run/Walk

Event (All Ages): 3-Mile VIRTUAL Run/Walk

MINI:

Event (All Ages): 100 Yard Pool Swim • 5Mi Bike • 1Mi Run

SPRINT:

Event (Ages 12 & up): 300-Yard Pool Swim • 13Mi Bike • 3.1Mi Run

TRI-CHALLENGE:

Event (Ages 12 & up): 100 Yard Pool Swim • 5Mi Bike • 1Mi Run & 300-Yard Pool Swim • 13Mi Bike • 3.1Mi Run, back to back.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

Mini Triathlon

Mini Triathlon - (Clydesdale/Athena)

Sprint Triathlon

Sprint Triathlon - (Clydesdale/Athena)

Tri-Challenge

Tri-Challenge - (Clydesdale/Athena)

5k Run/Walk | VIRTUAL

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