The Great Escape Triathlon
About the Event
Join us for 10th edition of The Great Escape & Mini Escape Triathlons on June 13th & 14th, 2026!! We are excited to offer a well-organized, family & beginner friendly triathlon in Jefferson City, Missouri!
To complete the Escape, athletes will have a snake swim in the 4 lane, 50 meter pool at Ellis Porter Riverside Park, then on to the bike over city & rural roads to the outskirts of the new Missouri State Prison and back. The run will take athletes to the old historic Missouri State Penitentiary and back to cross the finish line and earn the classic Great Escape medal! With triathlon & duathlon events for ages 13 & up (The *Great* Escape), and a triathlon event for ages 5 - 12 (The *Mini* Escape), there is something for the whole family.
If you're speedy, we've got all kinds of prizes and swag for the overall winners, plus finisher medals & participant shirts for everyone, so mark your calendars for the 2026 Great Escape Triathlon!!
The The Great Escape Triathlon brings an exciting 1.8K, 8.2K, 11.1K, 24.8K, 24.4K to Jefferson City, Missouri on June 13, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Races Offered
Triathlon
Mini Escape Tri - Kids
A fun event for the littles to get a taste of their first triathlon! *Includes: 25 Meter Swim / .75 Mile Bike / 0.35 Mile Run
Mini Escape Tri - Youth
A fun event for youth to try out their first triathlon, or pursue their passion for the awesome world of multisport! *Includes: 100 Meter Swim / 4 Mile Bike (2 Loops) / 1 Mile Run (2 Loops)
Super Sprint
The short and sweet version of our classic triathlon, this is the perfect way to try out your first triathlon or when you just need a quick triathlon fix! *Includes: 200 Meter Swim / 5.3 Mile Bike / 1.5 Mile Run
Sprint
Our tried & true triathlon classic, this is the race where you can enjoy your Great Escape adventure to the fullest! Pool swim, rolling ride through the beautiful countryside past the new penitentiary, and a 5K run to the old penitentiary and back to the finish line! *Includes: 400 Meter Snake Swim / 12 Mile Bike / 3.15 Mile Run
Sprint Relay
The perfect race to bring your team spirit and try something new, or showcase your strengths! Bring your clan, and be ready to take on the Great Escape Triathlon in team style! *Includes: 400 Meter Snake Swim / 12 Mile Bike / 3.15 Mile Run
Duathlon
Duathlon
The perfect race for our no-water friends! Enjoy our classic bike & run, without the pool to prep for! *Includes: 12 Mile Bike / 3.15 Mile Run
About Jefferson City
The Great Escape Triathlon takes place in Jefferson City, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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