Railsplitter Olympic Triathlon

Events

International / Olympic :
Triathlon : Swim 1500 Meters, Bike 24.9 Miles, Run 6.2 Miles
  • Race Date: Saturday, June 17, 2017
  • Location:Peach Road and State Park Road
  • Address: 600 Peach Road
  • City/State/Zip:Petersburg, Illinois 62675
  • Country: USA

 Triathletes will challenge themselves with an open water wave start, out and back swim, starting and finishing at a gently slopping boat ramp. After a short distance to the transition area, athletes will take off on a 24.8 mile bike ride on country roads surrounded by rolling prairies and flat straight-aways. Upon completing the scenic and challenging bike course, athletes will finish with a hilly run through Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site. Athletes will run through the same pioneer village Abraham Lincoln called home for six years of his life. Most all of the run course within Lincoln’s New Salem will be shaded by large mature oak and maple trees. The Railsplitter Triathlon will finish in the picnic area located within Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site. Racers should tune to 1610 am for the latest race information. Post race showers will be available at the New Salem Site campgrounds. The post race party will take place in the pinic area.


Event details and schedule

 Fees

  • Individuals: $73 early thru 4/17/17 at 11:59pm, $83 late from 4/18 thru Race Day
  • Relays: $146 early, $166 late
  • Price increase date: 4/18/2017

Packet Pickup

  • Friday (6-19-2015) 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site Visitors Center
  • Saturday (6-20-2015) 6:00 – 7:30 a.m. at Transition Site at Lake Petersburg Boat Ramp

Other Info:


• 2017 race registration is open.

Registration Information

Previous Results:


2016 Results at triharderpromotions.com: Overall / Age Group
2015 Results at triharderpromotions.com: Overall / Age Group
2014 Results at triharderpromotions.com: Overall / Age Group 
2014 Results at triharderpromotions.com: Overall / Age Group 
2013 Results at itsracetime.com: Stovepipe Sprint / Railsplitter Olympic 
2012 Results at itsracetime.com:  Railsplitter 
2011 Results at itsracetime.com: Stovepipe Sprint Triathlon / Railsplitter 
2010 Results at itsracetime.com: Stovepipe Sprint Triathlon / Railsplitter 
2009 Results at mattoonmultisport.com: Overall / Age Group 
2008 Results at: athlinks.com 

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