Kansas City's premier triathlon event kicks off the season with Olympic, Sprint and Relay distance options as well as a Sprint Duathlon.
The Sprint distance course includes a 500 meter swim in Longview Lake, 20K bike course along the scenic roads around Longview College and finishes with a 5K run through the trail system of Longview Lake. The Olympic distance consists of a 1.5K swim, 40K bike, and 10K run.
We have high hopes that the Kansas City Triathlon will proceed as planned on May 16, 2021. However, we are monitoring the current COVID-19 situation closely and will abide by any public gathering restrictions as implemented by the state of Missouri, Jackson County or Kansas City, MO. Should this result in necessary changes to the event, we will be in contact with any information including postponement, location changes and/or cancellation.
Participate Virtually: Complete the Kansas City Triathlon on your own time and along your own course. The cost for the virtual race is $40 (for all distance options) and your finisher medal and participant shirt will be mailed to you directly. If you do not have access to a pool, lake or other body of water, simply supplement your swim with a cross training exercise of your choice, completing it using your estimated swim finish time. Recruit some friends, encourage them to register for the virtual event and complete the race together! Registration for the virtual race will remain open through May 16.
CLICK HERE to register for the Kansas City Virtual Triathlon
Thank you, in advance for your support and understanding during these difficult times.
Registration fees
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Individual: 0.5K swim, 20K bike, 5K run
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Individual: 1.5 mile run, 20K bike, 5K run
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Elite Olympic Triathlon Closed
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Individual: 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run.
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Team Triathlon Relay (2 or 3 participants): 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run
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Team Triathlon Relay (2 or 3 participants): 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run - select this option if your team has already been created and paid for.
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Event Information
Start Times 7:30 AM: Elite Start 7:36 AM: Olympic Start 8:30 AM: Sprint Start 8:30 AM: Duathlon Start Event Location Longview Lake Swim Beach With ample parking, scenic views, closed bike & run courses; Longview Lake is a perfect venue to host a triathlon. | Packet Pickup Per USAT rules, all athletes are required to pickup their own packet. You WILL NOT be able to pick up another participant's packet. Packets may be picked up during the designated packet pickup times.Friday, May 14 Location: Playtri Kansas City 8940 NW Skyview Ave, Kansas City, MO 64154 2:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday, May 15 Location: Longview Lake Swim Beach 11101 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134 3:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday, May 16 Location: Longview Lake Swim Beach 11101 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134 5:00 - 6:45 AM |
Training
Duathlon, Sprint & Olympic Training Plans
Download our free Kansas City Triathlon training calendar for Duathlon, Olympic and Sprint distances. The plans are designed by the official Kansas City Triathlon Coach, Liz Weilding. If you are interested in additional coaching or training services, contact Liz to help take you to the next level. Learn more about Liz and the services she offers here.
Timing
MyLaps Disposable Timing Chip Information:
It is very important that you wear your timing chip properly! Failure to follow these directions may result in no official finish time. We have upgraded all of our timing operations to a disposable Mutli-sport Tag timing chip. The Mutli-sport Tag timing chip will come secured by velcro or adhesive strap around your ankle. All you have to so is remember to wear it properly.
HOW TO WEAR YOUR MULTI-SPORT TAG PROPERLY
1. Only adhere your tag when you are dry
2. Wrap the tag securely around your LEFT ankle and secure the adhesive
3. Test to the tag to make sure it will not slide off
Event Rules & Policies
Event Rules
The Kansas City Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and will comply with the USAT competition rules. The complete list of rules can be found at usatriathlon.org. Each participant will need to either be an Annual USAT Member ($50) or purchase a single-event membership ($15) during the registration process.
Weather Policy:
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be postponed as long as possible to allow the inclement weather to pass. The race director reserves the right to cancel the event because of weather, natural disaster or other unforeseen circumstances which pose a significant danger to the participants.
Divisions & Awards
TBD
Results & Photos
Refund Policy
In order to protect our participants and ensure a safe event, each individual participating in this event must be officially registered under his or her own name with accurate personal information. Failure to do so will void the registration and prohibit participation. Registration fees are non-refundable in all cases regardless of inability to participate or event cancellation. The race director reserves the right to cancel the event because of weather, natural disaster or other unforeseen circumstances which pose a significant danger to the participants.
We understand that COVID-19 has created uncertainty around in-person events that will continue into 2021. If a registered participant has concerns about participating in the race in-person, or if we are forced to cancel the in-person event due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are offering the following options:
If participant wishes to cancel their entry, they may choose any of the options below:
- Participate virtually and receive your race packet by mail
- Defer your registration to 2022 at no charge
- Transfer your registration to another participant for a small fee
If the event is cancelled by race organizers due to COVID-19 restrictions, runners have the option to:
- Participate virtually and receive your race packet by mail
- Defer your registration to 2022 at no charge
Virtual Participation
Participants have the option to participate in all race options virtually. If you are unable to join us on race day, or do not feel comfortable with the in-person race, sign up for the virtual options and complete your race at anytime and anywhere! Race packets and finisher medals will be available for pickup at the week of the race (Sunday, May 16, 2021), or will be mailed to the address on your registration the week following. Email
Changed your mind after registering? Simply transfer to the in-person event by contacting info@sportkc.org for further instructions. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Kansas City Triathlon will open registration with a capacity of 500 total participants. Transfers may not be available if the sub-event has been sold out. We will continue to work with local city and health officials, and if deemed safe to do so, will open up additional registrations at a later date.
*Participants transferring from in-person to virtual will not receive a refund in the difference of price
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kansas City Sports Commission
- info@sportkc.org
- Website
- Visit website
