The Great Escape Triathlon
About this race
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 3.7K, 8.5K, 11.1K, 24.8K, 24.4K to Jefferson City, Missouri on June 10, 2023. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Pick your distance
Triathlon
Kids Tri
A fun event for the littles to get a taste of their first triathlon!
Youth Tri
A fun event for youth to try out their first triathlon, or pursue their passion for the awesome world of multisport!
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!
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!
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!
Duathlon
Duathlon
The perfect race for our no-water friends! Enjoy our classic bike & run, without the pool to prep for!
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Jefferson City in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
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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