Last Chance Tri 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 1:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Mattoon, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $75 on Oct 4, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Super Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Oct 4, 20261:00 PM | $70$75 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Team | Super Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamPool swim | Oct 4, 20261:00 PM | $50$60 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
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 $75 on Oct 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Individual: $70 until Oct 4, then $75 until Oct 4.
- Team: $50 until Oct 4, then $60 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the Individual starts at 1:00 PM.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°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
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Last Chance Tri?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Oct 4, 2026.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.