TRI913 Youth Triathlon CAMP

Kick off your Independence Day celebrations ahead of schedule by joining us for a 5K or 10K run at Old Town Lenexa!

Experience this family-friendly event, where over 1,600 participants come together for an unforgettable 4th of July experience. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or pushing a stroller, all are welcome to take part in this race celebrating the 4th of July!

You will receive a complementary Freedom Run T-shirt, while supplies last. We will honor size requests to the extent possible. Finisher medals are optional and cost $5. Plaques will be given out to first place finishers and medals given to 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age division. There are 16 different age divisions for both male and female in the 5K race. There are 8 different age divisions for both male and female in the 10K race. No refunds will be given.

Packet pickup

There are two options for picking up your race packet:

July 3, 2026: from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Lenexa Old Town Activity Center, 9301 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215

July 4, 2026: from 5:30 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. at the Lenexa Old Town Activity Center, 9301 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215

The Midwest Triathlon Series brings together three of the region’s most respected and athlete-favorite events for a true test of consistency, grit, and endurance. Held over three consecutive weekends, the series challenges athletes to race back-to-back-to-back while experiencing the best multisport venues the Midwest has to offer.

The series includes:

Matt Mason Memorial Cowboy Up Triathlon on Sunday, July 26th

Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon on Sunday, August 2nd

Kill Creek Park Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, & Aquathlon on Saturday, August 8th

*To be eligible for the Midwest Triathlon Series, participants must be registered for all three races within the series.

Designed for both seasoned competitors and motivated first-timers, the Midwest Triathlon Series rewards athletes who show up, dig deep, and race strong weekend after weekend. Complete all three events to earn series recognition and exclusive series swag while becoming part of a community that celebrates perseverance, sportsmanship, and Midwest pride.

Race three weekends. One series. Endless bragging rights.

Registration Note:

Athletes participating in the series must register for each race individually. Registration for the series does not include entry into the individual races, and athletes are responsible for completing separate registrations for all series events.

The 12th annual Diva Dash 5K /10K & Lil' Princess Girls Run will be Sunday, July 20 at 7:30 am at Corporate Woods in Overland Park, KS!

About the 5K and 10K - Participants receive a custom bib, and finishers of the 5K and 10K receive a large medal. Registrants can also purchase a custom race shirt for an additional $7 when they register.

About the Lil' Princess Girls Run - girls ages 8 and under can participate in this fun run of 50-200 yards based on age. Participants will receive a shirt, custom bib, tiara, and Lil' Princess medal. The Lil' Princess Fun Run starts after the 5K is complete (approximately 8:30 am).

About the Virtual 5K - run on your own whenever and wherever works for you and we will mail your shirt, bib, and finisher's medal to you.

www.divadash5k.com

Join local Kansas City USAT and Ironman coaches for a one-of-a-kind clinic that will prepare you to conquer the dam hill on August 2nd. The clinic will cover all aspects of the Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon with a short open water swim session, riding the bike course, running the run course, and opportunities to work on transitions.

All participants need to bring their own tow buoy in order to participate in the open water swim portion of the clinic.

There are seven days in a week and “someday” isn’t one of them. Make the commitment to become a triathlete or duathlete today! The Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon takes athletes throughout the most visited park in the state that serves as a 1,250-acre urban refuge. Additionally, the course joins the Mill Creek Streamway Trail offering asphalt pathways snaking along the stream and through hillside forests. With five different events including relays, there is something for every athlete ranging in experience from first timer to the seasoned veteran. The Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon is featured as the USA Triathlon Kansas State Championship event with the top 35% of finishers in the Short Course and Olympic Triathlons qualifying for USA Triathlon Nationals.

COURSE OPTIONS

Triathlon - Olympic

1500 meter swim, 27 mile bike (6 laps), and a 6.1 mile run

Triathlon - Long

1000 meter swim, 18 mile bike (4 laps), and 4.68 mile run

Triathlon - Short

500 meter swim, 9 mile bike (2 laps), and 3.1 mile run

Triathlon - Super Sprint (athletes 11 and older)

200 meter swim, 4.5 mile bike (1 lap), and 2.25 mile run

Duathlon

3.1 mile run, 13.5 mile bike (3 laps), 3.1 mile run

The duathlon race begins on the main park road near the check-in tent. The run segments will take place on the main park road and the Mill Creek Streamway Trail. The first run course will be in a loop going in a counterclockwise direction, and the second run course will be the same loop but in a clockwise direction. The bike segment will consist of three laps around the park on the main park road.

USAT-Sanctioned Para Friendly Race

The Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon has again been designated by the USA Triathlon Paratriathlon Committee as “Paratriathlon Friendly”. Athletes wishing to race in this division will register under "Individual Adaptive Open Division".

Interested in learning more about this Paratriathlon friendly race or want to sign up? Contact Katy Renner at [email protected] or 913-826-2964 for more information.

Athena and Clydesdale Categories

The triathlon races in this event hosts Athena divisions for women and Clydesdale divisions for men. The minimum weight for men is 220 pounds and for women is 165 pounds. The age categories for these divisions for men and women will be 39 years of age and under, and 40 years of age and over. Participants are not eligible to compete in these divisions and in an age group division at the same event.