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C26 Kansas City Triathlon 2027

Date: Sunday, May 16, 2027
Start time: 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Entry fee: From $90 · goes up to $135 on Oct 31, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Elite- Olympic Triathlon	Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi	May 16, 20277:30 AM	$120$135 after Oct 31, 2026	–
Olympic Triathlon	Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi	May 16, 20277:30 AM	$120$135 after Oct 31, 2026	–
Relay - Olympic Triathlon	Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or team	May 16, 20277:30 AM	$220$235 after Oct 31, 2026	48
Sprint Duathlon	DuathlonRun 1.6 mi · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 mi	May 16, 20277:30 AM	$90$105 after Oct 31, 2026	–
Sprint Triathlon	Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 mi	May 16, 20277:30 AM	$100$115 after Oct 31, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The Olympic Triathlon fee goes up to $135 on Oct 31, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Elite- Olympic Triathlon: $120 until Oct 31, then $135 until Feb 27, then $150 until Apr 29, then $165 until May 15, then $175 until May 17.
Olympic Triathlon: $120 until Oct 31, then $135 until Feb 27, then $150 until Apr 29, then $165 until May 15, then $175 until May 16.
Relay - Olympic Triathlon: $220 until Oct 31, then $235 until Feb 27, then $250 until Apr 29, then $265 until May 13, then $290 until May 16.
Sprint Duathlon: $90 until Oct 31, then $105 until Feb 27, then $120 until Apr 29, then $135 until May 15, then $145 until May 16.

Online registration closes May 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:05 AM, and the Elite- Olympic Triathlon starts at 7:30 AM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

11101 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

2023 results

All results

Sprint Triathlon

258

finishers

1:34:03

median

1:03:44

winning time

34% / 66%

women / men

Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Olympic Triathlon

201

finishers

2:55:55

median

1:53:58

winning time

21% / 79%

women / men

Sprint Duathon

finishers

1:38:10

median

1:03:41

winning time

44% / 56%

women / men

Aggregated from official results (Mtec Results) for C26 Kansas City Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at C26 Kansas City Triathlon?

At the 2023 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:18:08 or better, the top quarter in 1:24:17, and half the field in 1:34:03; the last tenth came in after 1:58:03.

At the 2023 Olympic Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:23:28 or better, the top quarter in 2:38:23, and half the field in 2:55:55; the last tenth came in after 3:38:16.

At the 2023 Sprint Duathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:16:11 or better, the top quarter in 1:22:03, and half the field in 1:38:10; the last tenth came in after 2:06:56.

Third place by age group, 2023 Sprint Triathlon
Age	Women	Men
Under 20	n/a	1:26:29
20-29	1:26:37	1:17:42
30-39	1:22:51	1:09:40
40-49	1:19:35	1:16:14
50-59	1:48:43	1:17:57
60-69	1:44:30	1:18:48

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 2023.

EventFinish timeGenderAge group

From the race's page

What the organizers of C26 Kansas City Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet PickUp /Registration Info

Packet Pickup: Saturday, May 16th 12:00am- 5:00pm. Elite Cycling: 4563 Indian Creek Pkwy, Overland Park KS 66207. 3:00pm- C26 Kansas City Triathlon Clinic at Elite Cycling. **Must have photo id to pick up packet (picking up for friends or…

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Schedule

Race Day Schedule: 5:30 a.m: Transition Opens. 6:15 – 7:00 a.m: Swim Warm-Up Area Opens. 7:00 a.m: Transition Closes for ALL Races (including Sprint distance triathlon and duathlon). ***No participants will be allowed in transition after…

Course

Course Maps

Course Frequently Asked Questions: How long is the course open? The course remains open until the final participant finishes. The bike course will be open to traffic after 11:00am. Can I rest on the kayak or other boat during the swim?…

Shirt and medal

Swag

Swag: Official participant tri-blend finishers shirt. A full color medal with a custom sublimated v-sewn neck ribbon. Free food and beverages at the Finish Line Festival. Free stretching at the finish line.

Awards

Results & Awards

Results: 2026. 2025. 2024. 2023. 2022. 2021. 2019. 2018. 2017. 2016. 2015. 2014. 2012. 2011. Awards: 19 & Under, 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, 85+ and the Athena/Clydesdale…

The cause

Camps

Kick off your season with the C26 Swim + Strength Camp — designed to sharpen your technique, build your foundation, and set the tone for a strong year ahead! This camp targets the two most technical (and often neglected) parts of…

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Race details

Where: 11101 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134Map
Course: Road
Included with entry: T-Shirt; Participant Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon
Editions: 2027 (May 16, 2027), 2026 (May 17, 2026), 2025 (May 18, 2025), 2024 (May 19, 2024), 2023 (May 21, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is C26 Kansas City Triathlon?: Sunday, May 16, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $90 before processing fees, and rises to $135 on Oct 31, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes May 17, 2027, 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.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?: Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon.
How big is it, and how fast?: In 2023, 258 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:34:03 and the winner finished in 1:03:44.
Where does it start?: 11101 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

The C26 Kansas City Triathlon is the largest and one of the most renowned triathlons in the region, attracting both novice and veteran triathletes. For novice and veteran triathletes there will be a time trial swim start and Elite triathletes a wave swim start. The bike and run is a closed, flat and fast course. The race is early in the season which has a good probability of being wetsuit legal. Approaching its 20th anniversary, the event includes olympic and sprint distance options, as well as triathlon and duathlon formats, solidifying its status as the Premier Triathlon in the area.

Elite Triathlon - 1500m Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run

Olympic Triathlon - 1500m Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run

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