Schedule and packet pickup
Schedule
Check out the Race Day Schedule @ purduetriathlon.com/Boilerman/schedule.
Boilerman Triathlon 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Monticello, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $120
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Relay (2-3 Person Team) | Kids TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $145 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon - Collegiate | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $120 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon - Individual | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $140 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Olympic Relay (2-3 Person Team): $145 until Oct 4.
- Olympic Triathlon - Collegiate: $120 until Oct 4.
- Olympic Triathlon - Individual: $140 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:45 AM, and the Olympic Relay (2-3 Person Team) starts at 9:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
12084 N White Oaks Dr, Monticello, IN 47960
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Collegiate Olympic Triathlon
158
finishers
2:45:09
median
2:01:16
winning time
35% / 65%
women / men
Olympic Triathlon
35
finishers
2:54:29
median
2:01:46
winning time
18% / 82%
women / men
Collegiate Olympic Relay (2-3 Person Team)
4
finishers
2:45:07
median
2:22:37
winning time
100% / 0%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Champion Chip 247) for Boilerman Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Boilerman Triathlon?
At the 2025 Collegiate Olympic Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:14:33 or better, the top quarter in 2:25:58, and half the field in 2:45:09; the last tenth came in after 3:19:49.
At the 2025 Olympic Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:19:41 or better, the top quarter in 2:39:16, and half the field in 2:54:29; the last tenth came in after 3:37:24.
At the 2025 Collegiate Olympic Relay (2-3 Person Team), the fastest tenth finished in 2:27:15 or better, the top quarter in 2:34:12, and half the field in 2:45:07; the last tenth came in after 3:05:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 2:41:45 | 2:19:04 |
| 20-29 | 2:21:33 | 2:03:31 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 64 percent since 2023.
122
2023
162
2024
200
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Boilerman Triathlon Olympic Triathlon year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 94 to 158 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:46:50 to 2:45:09.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 158 (+32%) | 2:45:09 | under 2:14:33 | 2:01:16 |
| 2024 | 120 (+28%) | 2:42:16 | under 2:13:28 | 1:58:57 |
| 2023 | 94 | 2:46:50 | under 2:19:12 | 1:57:34 |
From each year's official results for the Olympic Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Boilerman Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Course Maps
Check out the Course Maps @ purduetriathlon.com/Boilerman/maps. SWIM. The race will begin with a sequence of wave starts based on competition level on the sandy beach (A) and finish on the concrete boat ramp (B). The exact course will be…
Race details
- Where
- 12084 N White Oaks Dr, Monticello, IN 47960Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Sep 28, 2025), 2024 (Sep 29, 2024), 2023 (Sep 17, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Boilerman Triathlon?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $120 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Kids Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 158 athletes finished the Collegiate Olympic Triathlon; the median finish was 2:45:09 and the winner finished in 2:01:16.
- Where does it start?
- 12084 N White Oaks Dr, Monticello, IN 47960.
From the organizers
Boilerman is an annual Olympic distance triathlon hosted by Purdue Triathlon Club.
This year the race will take place at White Oaks Campground on the banks of Lake Freeman in Monticello, Indiana.
Boilerman is open to all individuals 18 years of age or older and also serves as the Mid-East Collegiate Conference (MECTC) conference championship. Participating collegiate athletes will score double points towards MECTC season rankings and USAT Collegiate Nationals eligibility. Each year racers from more than twenty colleges and universities come to compete.