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In our first 5 years of the event you have helped us raise over $20,000 to support swimming and healthy living for the JC YMCA and JC Parks
What we have in store for you
The 7th annual Great Escape Triathlon is a well-organized, but relaxed, event for first time triathletes ages 13 and up. The full course takes you from the 50-meter Ellis-Porter Park Pool to an out-and-back run to the old, historic Jefferson City State Penitentiary, the first on this side of the Mississippi River. The bike portion takes you out of town by the newer, operational Algoa Correctional Center. This is river country, so expect a hilly course to provide just enough challenge.
We are including the entire family this year. Our inaugural Great Escape Kids and Youth Triathlon will be held Saturday, June 10, at Ellis-Porter Riverside Park. We have two age groups and are working to add some adventure for those ages 5-12.
Here's the nitty gritty
KID'S AND YOUTH TRIATHLON
AGE GROUPS
5-8 for the Kid's Triathlon
9-12 for the Youth Triathlon
Race start is 7 pm Saturday, June 10th.
Courses for the Great Escape Kid's Tri will be within the park, except for a portion of the bike ride on Riverside Drive. Kid's and youth courses can be found on the Courses page.
THE GREAT ESCAPE TRIATHLON
AGE DIVISIONS
Your age division is based on your age as of 12/31/2023. Age divisions for the event are:
- 13-24
- 25-34
- 35-44
- 45-54
- 55-64
- 65 and over
AWARDS
Event awards for the sprint triathlon will be presented to the overall male and female finisher and the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Awards for the super sprint will be made to the top 3 male and female finishers. Awards for duathlon and relay team will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each event. Finisher medals for all race participants (not guaranteed for those that register after may 25th)
SHIRT SIZES
Shirt sizes: youth large, adult small, adult medium, adult large and adult extra large. Adult extra-extra large is $2.00 extra. (SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED FOR THOSE THAT REGISTER AFTER MAY 29th.)
EARLY PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION (for all races)
Saturday, June 10th, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Caretakers House in Riverside Park (This is the newly renovated 2-story stone brick house at the top of the hill. Just follow Ellis-Potter Drive past the swimming pool and you will see the house at the top of the hill.) You should find in your packet a race bib, bike bib, timing chip, Great Escape T-shirt, etc. For the adult races there will be late registration. See below.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE FOR ALL SUNDAY RACES
- 5:30am – 6:30 am packet pick-up, late registration and body marking in front of the pool house. Bike support provided by Red Wheel Bike Shop from 5:30 am-6:30 am
- 6:45 am – 6:50 am event announcements pool side
- 6:50 am – 7:00 am swimmers line up based on swim time. At 7:00 am triathlon and relay team swimmers begin at pool
- 6:50 am – 7:00 am duathletes line up in transition area
- 7:00 am – Swimmers start at pool and duathletes depart at intervals from the transition area
WHILE NOT A USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED EVENT WE ARE FOLLOWING USAT RULES.
SPECIAL NOTE: A "mop up" vehicle will follow the last cyclist and pick up any rider and bike that has become disabled. Any rider who has not repaired their bike by the time the mop up vehicle reaches them will be considered as Did Not Finish (DNF) for the cycling course and will be brought back to the transition area.
BIBS: Do not wear your bib for the swim. Please have your bib and/or your bike number, if provided, visible for the bike leg. You must wear your bib for the run. Relay team bibs/numbers: relay team members must display the appropriate bib and/or bike number for the courses members are participating in. When running, please have the bib either pinned on you or on a race belt on your front.