Cornerstone Lakes parkrun Recurring

This early season event is the perfect opportunity for youth and adult athletes to start the multisport season with a fun, low-cost swim / run event.

Distances

Junior (age 6 -10) 100 meter swim; 1 kilometer run

Senior (age 11 – 17) 200 meter swim; 2 kilometer run (1.24 miles)

Adult (18 and over) 300 meter swim; 2 mile run

Age Determination

Age is determined by the age of your athlete on race day. If you are 15 years old on race day, you will race in the 15 year old age group.

Swim Detail

The Junior swim will be done in a “snake” fashion with each swimmer swimming one length in each lane (a total of 2 lengths in a 50 meter pool). There will be lifeguards on duty as well as volunteers to make sure each swimmer completes the course in a safe manner. Please ensure that your athlete is able to swim so that they have a good experience at the event. Swimmers will be starting the course one at a time at 10-second intervals. Swimmers will be allowed to pass another swimmer. The Senior racers will also snake swim and will do a total of 4 lengths in a 50 meter pool. Adult racers will snake swim a total of 6 lengths in the 50 meter pool.

Transition Detail

Athletes will be able to change into their socks, shoes, etc. in the contained grassy area outside of the pool entrance. Junior and senior competitors should feel free to place their belongings in one of the spots provided upon arriving. Adults can place their belongings in the transition area after the junior and senior events are complete.

Run Detail

Volunteers and an aid station with water will be available on the course.

Location

Norris Center, St Charles, IL

Participants Receive

Professional Timing, Finisher medals, swim caps, age group winner recognition, refreshments and raffle.

USA Triathlon Membership required

Youth: $10 license fee good for one year

Cost

$27 for registrations by April 12th

$35 for registrations after April 12th

Packet Pick Up / Race Day Registration

Race Day – 9:45am to 10:45am. Transition opens at 9:45am.

Award Age Groups

Separated by gender

6 – 8 age group

9 – 10 age group

11 – 12 age group

13 – 14 age group

15 – 17 age group

18 – 24 age group

25 – 34 age group

35 – 44 age group

45 – 54 age group

55 – 64 age group

65+ age group

Timing and Results

This race is chip timed by It’s Race Time, Inc. Results will be available live during event: https://runsignup.com/Race/MMTTSplashDash/Page/RaceResults

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Pacers for the half marathon

• Free photos

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Please complete your registration before arriving on site. If you register after Noon Friday on race week you will be seeded at the end of your respective race, regardless of ability.

For 25 years, the MMTT Youth Triathlon has exposed the sport of triathlon to thousands of youth. Ben Kanute, 2016 RIO Olympian in Triathlon, and Kevin McDowell, 2021 Tokyo Silver Medalist in Triathlon started their triathlon careers at this race! Come on out and give your children the gift of exercise by having them participate in this fun event!

MMTT Youth and Elite Triathlon

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026

Junior race starts at 7:00 am

Senior race goes after – 7:45am range

Elite race after the senior race – 8:15 – 8:30am range

High School Triathlon Championship – 8:30am – 8:45am range

Race Distances

1. Juniors (6-8 year olds)-75 Meter pool swim, 2 Mile Bike, .5 Mile Run

2. Juniors (9-10 year olds) – 125 Meter pool swim, 2 Mile Bike, .5 Mile Run

3. Seniors (11-16 year olds) – 125 Meter pool swim, 5 Mile Bike, 1 Mile Run

4. Elites (max age of 16 for award purposes – previous sprint or draft legal race experience recommended) 375 Meter pool swim, 6.2 Mile Bike, 1.55 Mile Run (Please contact race director at j561058@yahoo.com if you are unsure of athlete placement or have questions about this event)

5. High School Triathlon Championship – limited to athletes in high school - 375 Meter pool swim, 6.2 Mile Bike, 1.55 Mile Run. Drafting on the bike is not allowed in this event.