Triathlons in Missouri
Missouri has 15 upcoming triathlons scheduled for 2026. Saint Louis is the busiest city with 4 races, ahead of Ballwin (2) and Smithville (2).
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St. Luke's New Town Triathlon
Saint Charles, MO
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St. Luke's New Town Triathlon
July 17, 2026
Saint Charles, MO
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Show-Me State Games Triathlon & Duathlon
Columbia, MO
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Show-Me State Games Triathlon & Duathlon
July 19, 2026
Columbia, MO
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The Youth Triathlon presented by TriKC @ the YMCA
North Kansas City, MO
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The Youth Triathlon presented by TriKC @ the YMCA
July 19, 2026
North Kansas City, MO
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Matt Mason Cowboy Up Triathlon & Duathlon
Smithville, MO
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Matt Mason Cowboy Up Triathlon & Duathlon
July 26, 2026
Smithville, MO
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Tour de Kirkwood Triathlon
Saint Louis, MO
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Tour de Kirkwood Triathlon
August 1, 2026
Saint Louis, MO
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Clayton Kids Triathlon
Clayton, MO
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Clayton Kids Triathlon
August 16, 2026
Clayton, MO
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The Inkwell Clayton Kids Triathlon
Saint Louis, MO
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The Inkwell Clayton Kids Triathlon
August 23, 2026
Saint Louis, MO
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370 Lakeside Triathlon
Saint Peters, MO
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370 Lakeside Triathlon
August 29, 2026
Saint Peters, MO
Frequently asked questions
What are the standard triathlon distances?▾
The main distances are Sprint (750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run), Olympic (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run), Half-Ironman/70.3 (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run), and full Ironman (2.4mi swim, 112mi bike, 26.2mi run). Browse all distances on RACE.
What do I need for my first triathlon?▾
At minimum you need a swimsuit, goggles, a road or tri bike, helmet, running shoes, and a race belt for your number. Many beginners start with a sprint triathlon, which can be completed in 1-2 hours.
What is the difference between sprint and Olympic triathlon?▾
A sprint triathlon is roughly half the distance of an Olympic triathlon. Sprints typically take 1-1.5 hours while Olympic distance races take 2-3.5 hours. Sprints are ideal for beginners.
How do I qualify for the IRONMAN World Championship?▾
Athletes qualify by earning a slot at an IRONMAN-branded qualifying race. Each full IRONMAN event allocates slots to age group winners. The World Championship is held annually in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
What are the biggest triathlons in the US?▾
The SuperTri Chicago Triathlon is the largest single triathlon event with 8,000+ athletes. IRONMAN events in Texas, Florida, Lake Placid, and Arizona draw thousands. Escape From Alcatraz is a bucket-list race. Find them all on RACE.