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Spring Migration Triathlon & Gravel Half Marathon

Spring Migration Triathlon & Gravel Half Marathon

Race Date

Apr 26, 2026

Location

Emporia, KS

The Experience

The Spring Migration Triathlon & Gravel Half Marathon will be held in Emporia, Kansas on April 26, 2026. Race begins 9:00 a.m. at Emporia State University, Welch Stadium   Gravel Half Marathon 13.1 miles leaving from the ESU Track & Field Stadium and winding through the scenic Flint Hills.    Sprint Triathlon 400 meter swim The 400 meter swim will take place indoors in the ESU lap pool. 20K bike The 20K bike is a flat out-and-back course that heads north of Emporia on Highway 99. 5K Run  The 5K run takes runners through the rolling hills of Emporia, just west of the ESU campus. This is a perfect triathlon for beginners or for triathletes to kick off their season!  A USAT membership is required to participate in this event. One-day memberships are available to purchase for $14.   Race Day info: Packet pick-up, check-in, and body marking begins at 7:30 a.m. (inside pool area)Enter through the east side of Welch StadiumAdditional parking is available on the west side of Welch StadiumBike racks will be assigned by age groups, 5 bikes per barIndividual bike rack assignments will not be givenWarm up laps in the pool can be done from 8:00-8:45am.Pre-race instructions will begin at 8:50 a.m.The pool will be locked after the swim, so don't leave personal belongings in the pool area.Access to the locker rooms will be available through the outside entrances (women from south side, men from east side).

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt not guaranteed after 4/15/2026

Start Location

Welch Stadium, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, 66801

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

16 Miles

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

52°

Afternoon (High)

72°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.2"

Precipitation

16 mph

Wind

66%

Humidity

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