Celebrate the Fourth of July with a race. Choose a Sprint Triathlon with a pool swim or a fast 5K on newly mapped, efficient courses.

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Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT·3.1 Miles, 15.25 Miles·Mattoon, IL

Steady EffortTRIATHLON

Course · Flat · Timed race

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