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Sage City Triathlon 2027

Date
Saturday, August 7, 2027
Start time
7:15 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $55 · goes up to $70 on Jul 31, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Mini Triathlon (100m swim, 5 mile bike, 1 mile run)Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 100 m · Bike 5 mi · Run 1 miPool swimAug 7, 20277:15 AM$55$70 after Jul 31, 2027–
Sprint Triathlon (300m swim, 13.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run)Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 13.5 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swimAug 7, 20278:00 AM$65$80 after Jul 31, 2027–
Sprint Triathlon (300m swim, 13.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run) Relay TeamSprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 13.5 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamPool swimAug 7, 20278:00 AM$100$110 after Jul 31, 2027–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Mini Triathlon (100m swim, 5 mile bike, 1 mile run): $55 until Jul 31, then $70 until Aug 5.
  • Sprint Triathlon (300m swim, 13.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run): $65 until Jul 31, then $80 until Aug 5.
  • Sprint Triathlon (300m swim, 13.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run) Relay Team: $100 until Jul 31, then $110 until Aug 5.

Online registration closes Aug 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:57 AM, and the Mini Triathlon (100m swim, 5 mile bike, 1 mile run) starts at 7:15 AM.

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

Start location and course

601 W. Railroad St, Monticello, IL 61856

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

From the race's page

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

Course

Mini - Bike Course

The 5 mile course is quite fast with gentle rolling hills that travel Allerton Rd. The ride starts at the Monticello Aquatic Center, travels West (left) out of the transition area on to Railroad St, then Southwest on to Allerton Road. The…

Course

Mini - Run Course

The 1 mile run course will leave the transition area and turn West (left) on to Railroad St, stay right at the first and second fork to remain on Railroad St (it will be well-marked), then turn left on to a closed, paved running trail. The…

Course

Mini - Swim Course

100m swim in a 25m pool using a serpentine swim route. Athletes will enter the pool one at a time every 3-5 seconds as directed by a race volunteer. Athletes are to always swim on the left side of the lane. You will swim to the end of the…

Course

Sprint - Bike Course

The 13.5 mile course is quite fast with gentle rolling hills that travel through scenic Allerton Park. The ride starts at the Monticello Aquatic Center, travels West (left) out of the transition area on to Railroad St, then Southwest on to…

Course

Sprint - Run Coure

The 3.1 mile run is one of the flattest, fastest 5K routes you will find. Athletes will leave the transition area and turn West (left) on to Railroad St, stay right at the first and second fork to remain on Railroad St (it will be…

Course

Sprint - Swim Course

300m swim in a 25m pool using a serpentine swim route. Athletes will enter the pool one at a time every 3-5 seconds as directed by a race volunteer. Athletes are to always swim on the left side of the lane. You will swim to the end of the…

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Race details

Where
601 W. Railroad St, Monticello, IL 61856Map
Course
Road
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon
Editions
2027 (Aug 7, 2027), 2026 (Aug 8, 2026), 2025 (Aug 9, 2025), 2024 (Aug 10, 2024), 2023 (Aug 12, 2023), 2022 (Aug 13, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Sage City Triathlon?
Saturday, August 7, 2027, starting at 7:15 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $55 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Jul 31, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Aug 5, 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, Sprint Triathlon.
Where does it start?
601 W. Railroad St, Monticello, IL 61856.

From the organizers

Kirby Medical Center and the City of Monticello proudly offer the annual KMC Sage City Triathlon. The venue is well designed for beginner triathletes and elite competitors, and everything in between. The shallow depth pool makes this an ideal starting point for any triathlete concerned about the swim, and the condition of the course offers an opportunity for elite triathletes to find a new PR.

Registration closes at 4PM Thursday on race week. There will be no late registration and no on-site registration. If you want to race, be sure to register by 4PM Thursday!!

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