Spring Migration Triathlon & Gravel Half Marathon

Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location: Emporia, KS; Welch Stadium, Emporia State University, 66801
Type: TRIATHLON

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Distances & registration

2 options

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13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 26, 8:00 AM CDT · From $54.88
Opens Jan 4, 2026, 5:30 AM CST · Closes Mar 23, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
16 Miles
Sun, Apr 26, 9:00 AM CDT · From $70.89
Opens Jan 4, 2026, 5:30 AM CST · Closes Mar 23, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

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The course

From the organizer

The Spring Migration Triathlon & Gravel Half Marathon will be held in Emporia, Kansas on April 26, 2026.

Race begins 9:00 a.m. at Emporia State University, Welch Stadium

Gravel Half Marathon

13.1 miles leaving from the ESU Track & Field Stadium and winding through the scenic Flint Hills.

Sprint Triathlon

400 meter swim

The 400 meter swim will take place indoors in the ESU lap pool. 20K bike

The 20K bike is a flat out-and-back course that heads north of Emporia on Highway 99. 5K Run

The 5K run takes runners through the rolling hills of Emporia, just west of the ESU campus. This is a perfect triathlon for beginners or for triathletes to kick off their season!

A USAT membership is required to participate in this event. One-day memberships are available to purchase for $14.

Race Day info:

Packet pick-up, check-in, and body marking begins at 7:30 a.m. (inside pool area) Enter through the east side of Welch Stadium Additional parking is available on the west side of Welch Stadium Bike racks will be assigned by age groups, 5 bikes per bar Individual bike rack assignments will not be given Warm up laps in the pool can be done from 8:00-8:45am. Pre-race instructions will begin at 8:50 a.m. The pool will be locked after the swim, so don't leave personal belongings in the pool area. Access to the locker rooms will be available through the outside entrances (women from south side, men from east side).

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