MTC Zilla Tri

Welcome to the 2nd annual MTC Zilla Tri Sprint Triathlon with NEW 14-17 YEAR OLD AGE GROUP! This triathlon is a great event for for all ages, 14 and up, beginners and seasoned athletes. Event hosted by the Metro-Tri Club. Race begins in the beautiful Bolm-Schuhkraft Park in Columbia, Illinois..  

The adult event, ages 18 and up, begin with a 300 meter 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.

The NEW youth age group, 14-17 years, will begin with a 200 meter serpentine swim in Columbia Bath and Tennis pool. The 6 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 2 mile run course will take you through a neighborhood with plenty of shade.

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

Be sure to register by July 19,  2025 to guarantee a t-shirt.

Online Registration ends August 2 at 12:00 pm

Packet Pick-up:

Saturday, August 2, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and Race day 5:30 - 6:45 am, McDonnold 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. Mandatory meeting with USAT official 6:45AM. Race begins at 7:00 AM

18 and Older 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/

14:-17 Years Course Maps:

• For 14-17 bike route go to: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6426359836  (*time will not be adjusted for stoppage at train tracks).
• For 14-17 run route go to:  https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6426365452  :

 Awards:

Top Male and Female Finisher Awards will be given as well as Top 3 age-division finishers for Male and Females: 14-17, 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, 85 and older.

In the case of lightening the swim will be canceled and replaced with a 1k run for 18 and older, 0.5 mile run for ages 14-17.. 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.