The Great Escape Triathlon
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The Great Escape Triathlon : Jefferson City, MO
The Great Escape Triathlon takes place on June 13 and June 14, 2026 in Jefferson City, Missouri, at 320 Riverside Drive. The event is presented as the 10th edition and is described as family and beginner friendly.
The program includes multiple race options: Super Sprint, Sprint, Sprint Relay, Duathlon, Mini Escape Tri - Kids, and Mini Escape Tri - Youth. The Great Escape offers triathlon and duathlon events for ages 13 and up, and a Mini Escape triathlon for ages 5 to 12.
Course details specify a snake swim in the 4 lane, 50 meter pool at Ellis Porter Riverside Park, followed by a bike section over city and rural roads that reaches the outskirts of the new Missouri State Prison and returns. The run goes to the old historic Missouri State Penitentiary and back to the finish line.
Overall winners receive prizes and event swag. All finishers receive medals and participant shirts. The event description notes a mix of adult and youth races, pool swim starts, road bike segments, and a finish at the historic penitentiary area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
