MTC Zilla Tri

Welcome to Columbia and Bolm-Schukraft Park! The first MTC Zilla Tri Sprint Triathlon is a great event for all ages, 18 and up, beginners and seasoned athletes. Race begins with a serpentine swim, bike out to the county roads, and run out along shady city streets and back to Bolm-Schuhkraft Park.

We begin with a 300 yard 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.

Triathlon is USAT sanctioned. USAT rules require bar ends to be plugged. Drafting rules apply. USAT officials will be on course.

First 10 athletes to register pay only $50. Be sure to register by July 30, 2024 to guarantee a t-shirt.

On-line Registration ends Friday, August 16 at 11:59 pm

In-person registration available Saturday, August 17, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at 238 W Temple, Columbia, IL, in Bolm-Schukraft Park, Columbia, IL.

Race-day Packet Pick-up: Sunday, August 18, 5:30 - 6:45 am, McDannold Blvd, in Bolm-Schukraft Park, Columbia, IL.

All athletes must pick up their own packet, NO EXCEPTIONS. Photo ID and USAT membership card are required. If you are not a USAT member you will need to purchase an annual membership or 1-day pass during registration. If you do not have your USAT membership card, you will be required to purchase a 1-day pass.

Transition will open at 5:30 AM and close at 6:45 AM. Race begins at 7:00 AM

Course Maps:

For bike route go to: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5919968674/ ( time will not be adjusted for stoppage at train tracks).

For run route go to : https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5909809144/e

Awards to top male and female and top 2 age-division finishers for male and females: 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84.

In the case of lightening the swim will be canceled and replaced with a 1k run. In the case of severe weather the event will be canceled, no refunds.

The race director(s) reserve the right to cancel or modify the race due to adverse conditions that make the race unsafe. In the event the race is canceled, it will not be rescheduled, and there will be no refunds. Awards and swag will not be mailed.