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Saluki Triathlon

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Carbondale, IL
1493 Douglas Dr, 62901
Featured distance
7.2 Miles
Type
TRIATHLON
Official registration

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At a glance

Test your swim, bike, and run skills at the Saluki Triathlon, a sprint-distance event on the beautiful SIU campus.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive

The Saluki Triathlon, hosted by SIU Recreational Sports and Services, invites both seasoned triathletes and first-time competitors to test their abilities. This sprint-distance event offers a chance to swim, cycle, and run on the beautiful SIU campus. Participants will navigate Campus Lake and scenic routes, enjoying a grounded yet invigorating challenge. It's a welcoming opportunity to experience a triathlon in a supportive setting.

What to expect

Begin with a 0.2-mile swim in SIU Campus Lake.Transition to a five-mile bike course along the campus's south and west sides.Conclude with a two-mile run on the SIU Campus Lake trail.

Standout details

  • Sprint distance triathlon
  • Swim in SIU Campus Lake
  • Bike course on campus
  • Open to ages 12+

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

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Steady Effort

warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Hello!

SIU Recreational Sports and Services (RSS) is thrilled to offer the sixth year of our sprint distance triathlon: The Saluki Triathlon! Whether you are an avid triathlete or a first-time competitor, we hope you enjoy competing on our beautiful campus while testing your abilities at swimming, cycling, and running.

The Saluki Triathlon consists of 0.2 miles of swimming, cycling, and running. Participants will begin with a 0.2 mi swim in SIU Campus Lake, transition to a five mile bike course hugging the south and west side of campus, and end the experience with a two mile run on SIU Campus Lake trail. The Saluki Triathlon is open to individuals of ages 12+. .

Competitors are required to bring their own bikes.

Race day registration is available but reserve your spot today.

Triathlon Divisions

Sprint Solo – Male Under 35 Sprint Solo – Male Over 35 Sprint Solo – Female Under 35 Sprint Solo – Female Over 35

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