Last Chance Tri 2027
- Date
- Saturday, October 2, 2027
- Start time
- 1:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Mattoon, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $60 on Oct 2, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Official race websiteAdd to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Super Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Oct 2, 20271:00 PM | $70$75 after Oct 2, 2027 | – |
| Team | Super Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamPool swim | Oct 2, 20271:00 PM | $50$60 after Oct 2, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Super Sprint Triathlon fee goes up to $60 on Oct 2, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Individual: $70 until Oct 2, then $75 until Oct 2.
- Team: $50 until Oct 2, then $60 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the Individual starts at 1:00 PM. The start sits about 730 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
221 N 16th St, Mattoon, IL 61938
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (ChampionChip 24/7) for Last Chance Tri. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Last Chance Tri?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 1:08:38 or better, the top quarter in 1:15:42, and half the field in 1:25:37; the last tenth came in after 1:41:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:23:50 |
| 20-29 | 1:28:02 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 1:31:10 | 1:18:49 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 1:02:06 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:09:47 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:20:18 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:31:18 |
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 2026.
Swim, bike and run splits at Last Chance Tri
At the 2026 Individual, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 9:58 to the top quarter there, 58% of the gap across the three legs.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 5:00 | 5:47 | 6:38 | 7:37+ |
| T1 | 0:57 | 1:16 | 1:33 | 2:12+ |
| Bike | 36:21 | 39:56 | 45:23 | 49:30+ |
| T2 | 0:30 | 0:40 | 0:58 | 1:34+ |
| Run | 23:23 | 25:57 | 29:51 | 34:27+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
How fast is it?
Slower than most US super sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 super sprint triathlon field finished under 1:15:42, against 51:16 in a typical US super sprint triathlon, so times here run 48 percent slower.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 2 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 85°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.
Race details
- Where
- 221 N 16th St, Mattoon, IL 61938Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 730 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Oct 2, 2027), 2026 (Oct 4, 2026)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Quick answers
- When is Last Chance Tri?
- Saturday, October 2, 2027, starting at 1:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Oct 2, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 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?
- Super Sprint Triathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 66 athletes finished the Individual; the median finish was 1:25:37 and the winner finished in 55:35.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 super sprint triathlon field finished under 1:15:42, against 51:16 in a typical US super sprint triathlon, so times here run 48 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 221 N 16th St, Mattoon, IL 61938.
From the organizers
Swim, Bike, Run
Whether you’re a new triathlete or have several triathlons under your belt, the Last Chance Tri at the Mattoon YMCA is a great event for you! The swim portion of the race is held in the indoor pool at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA, and the bike and run segments also begin and end at the Y.
Need some support and motivation? Maybe you don’t like to swim or bike? You can enlist the help of a friend and register as a team of two or three! All participants who are registered by September 8th are guaranteed to receive a tech shirt.
Program Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Start Time: 1:00 P.M.