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Spring Migration Triathlon & Gravel Half Marathon

Date:
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
US 50
Emporia, Kansas
66801
United States
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Links:
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Tags:
13.1 Miles 16 Miles Gravel Half Marathon Indoor Run Swim Triathlon

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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