MTC Zilla Tri
- Date
- Last held Jul 12, 2026, next date to be announced
- Location
- Columbia, Illinois
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Official race websiteStart location and course
1200 N Evergreen Lane, Columbia, IL 62236
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Course profile: how hilly is MTC Zilla Tri?
The 11.2-mile bike course climbs 197 feet, about 18 feet a mile: flat.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.2 mi Cycling Route in Columbia, IllinoisBike | 11.2 mi | 197 ft | flat |
| 6 mi Cycling Route in Columbia, IllinoisBike | 6 mi | 141 ft | flat |
| 3.1 mi Running Route in Columbia, IllinoisRun | 3.1 mi | 87 ft | rolling |
| 3.1 mi Running Route in Columbia, IllinoisRun | 3.1 mi | 87 ft | rolling |
| 2 mi Running Route in Columbia, IllinoisRun | 2 mi | 68 ft | rolling |
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.
Where MTC Zilla Tri ranks
- No. 11 of 50 on Flattest triathlon bike courses
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Race details
- Where
- 1200 N Evergreen Lane, Columbia, IL 62236Map
- Course
- Road
- Results posted by the race
- Race Results
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon
- Editions
- 2026 (Jul 12, 2026), 2025 (Aug 3, 2025), 2024 (Aug 18, 2024)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Sprint Triathlon, Adult Sprint Triathlon, Youth Triathlon, MTC Zilla Triathlon Clinic & Course Preview, Sprint Triathlon.
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Quick answers
- When is MTC Zilla Tri?
- The next date has not been announced.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances are offered?
- Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon.
- Where does it start?
- 1200 N Evergreen Lane, Columbia, IL 62236.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Welcome to the 3rd annual MTC Zilla Tri Sprint Triathlon WITH NEW EXPANDED YOUTH SHORT SPRINT AGE GROUPS! This triathlon is a great event for all ages, 10 and up, beginners and seasoned athletes. Event hosted by the Metro-Tri Club. Race begins in the beautiful Bolm-Schuhkraft Park in Columbia, Illinois.
The SPRINT event, open to ages 14 and up, begins with a 300 meter serpentine swim in Columbia Bath and Tennis pool. The 11.2-mile bike course has mostly flat roads with one challenging hill, and railroad crossing (time not adjusted for stoppage at train track). The bike is non-draft legal. The 5K run course will take you through a neighborhood, onto the trail, and will have plenty of shade.