Shawnee Mission Triathlon and Duathlon

Enjoy an 11-mile, closed-course bike ride from Old Town Lenexa through the Meritex caves. Decorate your bicycle in lights for this fun family ride! You will receive a Moonlight Bike Ride T-shirt, while supplies last. We will honor size requests to the extent possible.

“Light the Night” - bicycle-decorating contest

Decorate your bike in fun lights and enter into the Light the Night contest. Judging is at 9:30 p.m. at the start line of the race. (Prizes given to top 3 winners!)

Pancake Breakfast

Stick around for a tasty pancake breakfast after the ride ($8/$10 at the door).

Permitted Bikes

Participants must ride a two- or three-wheeled bicycle to participate.

Class 1 E-Bikes are also permitted. For any questions or to request accommodations beyond these guidelines, please contact us at [email protected].

Not Permitted

Throttled Bicycles

Hover Boards

Motorized Scooters

A helmet must be worn, and your bicycle must have a front light and rear reflector. Rear lights are suggested.

Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Packet pickup

July 17, 2026: 4–7 p.m. at Old Town Activity Center (9301 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215).

July 18, 2026: 8–9:30 p.m. in front of the Old Town shops (Pflumm Road and Santa Fe Trail Drive).

No refunds will be given.

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.

They're always on the move anyway, why not make it official? Join one of the fastest growing and confidence boosting kid's sports in the country by challenging them to become triathletes! This youth triathlon is specifically designed to let the kids be the stars of the show. Athletes aged 14 years and younger will compete in individual age groups in this race that is truly an event for all abilities.

Please note that this a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Athletes will need to register in the race that corresponds with their age as of 12/31 of the current year.

Course options and distances can be found here: https://jcprd.com/190/Course-Options

COURSE MAPS can be found here: https://jcprd.com/1001/Course-Maps

Tots Triathlon: Ages 5 & Under

25 meter splash/0.15 mile bike/0.20 mile run

The swim will be a “splash” in the lake (Athletes are allowed to wear flotation devices).

The bike will take place on a paved trail near transition.

The run will be a short out and back on a paved trail.

*Parents must accompany athletes registered in this category on the entire course.

Super Sprint Triathlon: Ages 6-8

50 meter swim/1.6 mile bike/1 mile run

The swim will be inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left

The bike will be inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 1 lap on the bike

Sprint Triathlon: Ages 9-10

100 meter swim/3.2 mile bike/1 mile run

The swim will be inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left

The bike will be inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 2 laps on the bike

Long Triathlon: Ages 11-14

200 meter swim/4.8 mile bike/2 mile run

The swim will be inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left. Athletes will run from east to west on the beach at the beginning of the swim and in between the first and second laps of the swim

The bike will be inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 3 laps on the bike

• This event is a USA Triathlon Sanctioned Paratriathlon Friendly Event! If the athlete you are registering is a paratriathlete, please reach out to our Race Director Katy at [email protected] after submitting your race registration information.

• Packet pickup for this event will take place on the following days/times:

Friday, August 7th from 10am-6pm at Elite Cycling in Overland Park

Saturday, August 8th from 530-10am at the Kill Creek Park beach house. *Please note, this option is only available to those already racing the adult triathlon. Do not make a special trip to the park during this time if you are not racing the adult race.

Sunday, August 9th from 6-8am at the Kill Creek Park beach house 11670 Homestead Lane Olathe, KS 66061 (event site)

• Pre-race information will be communicated via email from the Race Director the Monday prior to the event.

• Please reach out to [email protected] if you have additional questions.

THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION