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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite- Olympic Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | May 16, 20277:30 AM | $135$150 after Feb 27, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | May 16, 20277:30 AM | $135$150 after Feb 27, 2027 | – |
| Relay - Olympic Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | May 16, 20277:30 AM | $235$250 after Feb 27, 2027 | 48 |
| Sprint Duathlon | DuathlonRun 1.6 mi · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 mi | May 16, 20277:30 AM | $105$120 after Feb 27, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | May 16, 20277:30 AM | $115$130 after Feb 27, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Duathlon fee goes up to $120 on Feb 27, 2027.
This is an open water swim at Longview Lake. The organizer's wetsuit note: wetsuit legal depends on water temperature; organizer says good probability of being wetsuit legal.
From the organizer's own race information (source). Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.
Around May 16, Longview Lake typically runs about 69°F at the surface (63 to 78°F across 2011 to 2020). Wetsuits were legal every year at this date.
A model estimate from the USGS lake temperature model (daily surface temperatures for US lakes), not a measurement. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Online registration closes May 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:05 AM, and the Elite- Olympic Triathlon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 970 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
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.
The 11.7-mile run course climbs 524 feet, about 45 feet a mile: rolling.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.7 mi Running Route in Grandview, MissouriRun | 11.7 mi | 524 ft | rolling |
| 6.2 mi Running Route in Grandview, MissouriRun | 6.2 mi | 94 ft | flat |
From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Aggregated from official results (Mtec Results) for C26 Kansas City Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
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.
| 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.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
At the 2023 Sprint Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 8:15 to the top quarter there, 56% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Missouri, the median swim here was 1:02 slower, the bike 4:29 slower and the run 1:38 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 9:11 | 10:43 | 12:21 | 14:02+ |
| Bike | 39:08 | 42:58 | 48:12 | 54:05+ |
| Run | 23:03 | 25:30 | 28:23 | 32:30+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2023 Olympic Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 13:49 to the top quarter there, 45% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in the US, the median swim here was 0:52 faster, the bike 1:23 slower and the run 1:15 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 26:10 | 28:33 | 32:05 | 36:43+ |
| Bike | 1:09:18 | 1:14:57 | 1:23:05 | 1:31:01+ |
| Run | 42:32 | 47:19 | 55:09 | 1:02:54+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
About average for US sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2023 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:24:17, against 1:24:09 in a typical US sprint triathlon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around May 16 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 86°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.
What the organizers of C26 Kansas City Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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: 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 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: 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: 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
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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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