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Springfield Kids Triathlon

Date
Last held Jul 11, 2026, next date to be announced
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Start location and course

Nelson Center - 1601 North Fifth Street, Springfield, IL 62702

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

Mini Triathlon

19
finishers
16:39
median
14:18
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
median 16:3914:1820:40
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Micro Mini Triathlon

8
finishers
12:43
median
10:29
winning time
63% / 37%
women / men

Sprint Triathlon

7
finishers
32:05
median
25:43
winning time
43% / 57%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Springfield Kids Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Springfield Kids Triathlon?

At the 2026 Mini Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 14:19 or better, the top quarter in 15:32, and half the field in 16:39; the last tenth came in after 19:29.

At the 2026 Micro Mini Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 11:11 or better, the top quarter in 11:49, and half the field in 12:43; the last tenth came in after 14:06.

At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 29:03 or better, the top quarter in 31:30, and half the field in 32:05; the last tenth came in after 46:00.

Third place by age group, 2026 Mini Triathlon
AgeWomenMen
Under 2014:2315:53

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 Springfield Kids Triathlon

2026 Mini Triathlon, 19 finishers
LegTop 10%Top 25%MedianSlowest 25%
Swim2:312:563:313:53+
T11:071:181:271:55+
Bike4:066:116:376:52+
T20:120:130:180:22+
Run4:214:274:375:00+

Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.

Finishers by year

About the same size since 2025.

All events combined, from official results.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Springfield Kids Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Information

Parking, Traffic Control & Exit. Parking is allowed in designated parking areas only; vehicles are prohibited from parking on the grass. The course will be open to park traffic. Race marshals will be on the course but racers should pay…

Course

Course Information & Medical

Run Courses. Please review the run course maps. The course will be open to local park attendees and traffic. Each course will be marked in advance using arrows, signs, and/or cones. Race marshals will be out on the course, however, racers…

Course

Course Maps

Course Maps, from the Springfield Kids Triathlon page

Awards

Finishing & Awards

Finish & Transition Area. No bike or gear should be removed without proper identifying race numbers. All racer's parents are required understand the USAT rules and waivers. Food & Refreshments. Post race snacks will be available for…

The cause

Donations

Donations will be used for race enhancements.

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Race details

Where
Nelson Center - 1601 North Fifth Street, Springfield, IL 62702Map
Course
Road
Distances
Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon
Editions
2026 (Jul 11, 2026), 2025 (Jul 19, 2025)
Status
The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Mini Triathlon, Ages 5-6, Triathlon, Ages 6-13, Micro Mini Triathlon, Mini Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon.

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Quick answers

When is Springfield Kids Triathlon?
The next date has not been announced.
How much does it cost?
See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances are offered?
Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 19 athletes finished the Mini Triathlon; the median finish was 16:39 and the winner finished in 14:18.
Where does it start?
Nelson Center - 1601 North Fifth Street, Springfield, IL 62702.

From the organizers

SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS!

In Play Productions is pleased to present the 12th annual Springfield Kids Triathlon (formerly known as the HSHS St. Johns Children Hospital and SCHEELS Kids Triathlon). This event is a fun and exciting challenge for kids ages 6 to 15. All registrants receive a finisher’s medal, event t-shirt and refreshments, as well as a chance to win an age group award.

The Course: The swim will be held in the Nelson Center's 50-meter pool. The bike is around Lincoln Park, and the run takes place on a grass field in Lincoln Park.

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!

Cutoff to register is Wednesday, July 8th at 11:59 PM.

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