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MMTT Youth Triathlon

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Triathlon · 2 mi · 5 mi · 1 mi · 10K · 1.6 mi

May 24, 2026 · Geneva, Illinois, US

Listed Jan 1, 2017

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Please complete your registration before arriving on site.  If you register after Noon Friday on race week you will be seeded at the end of your respective race, regardless of ability.

For 25 years, the MMTT Youth Triathlon has exposed the sport of triathlon to thousands of youth.  Ben Kanute, 2016 RIO Olympian in Triathlon, and Kevin McDowell, 2021 Tokyo Silver Medalist in Triathlon started their triathlon careers at this race!  Come on out and give your children the gift of exercise by having them participate in this fun event!

MMTT Youth and Elite Triathlon
Date:  Sunday, May 24, 2026
Junior race starts at 7:00 am
Senior race goes after – 7:45am range
Elite race after the senior race – 8:15 – 8:30am range
High School Triathlon Championship – 8:30am – 8:45am range

Race Distances

1. Juniors (6-8 year olds)-75 Meter pool swim, 2 Mile Bike, .5 Mile Run

2. Juniors (9-10 year olds) – 125 Meter pool swim, 2 Mile Bike, .5 Mile Run

3. Seniors (11-16 year olds) – 125 Meter pool swim, 5 Mile Bike, 1 Mile Run

4. Elites (max age of 16 for award purposes – previous sprint or draft legal race experience recommended) 375 Meter pool swim, 6.2 Mile Bike, 1.55 Mile Run (Please contact race director at j561058@yahoo.com if you are unsure of athlete placement or have questions about this event)

5. High School Triathlon Championship – limited to athletes in high school - 375 Meter pool swim, 6.2 Mile Bike, 1.55 Mile Run.  Drafting on the bike is not allowed in this event.

 

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