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