LOCATION:

Milnot Beach: 4932 Beach House Trail, Litchfield, IL 62056

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TIME:

5:00am – 4:00pm

AGENDA & DESCRIPTION:
Arrive early for best parking and to give yourself time to set up transition, etc. 

 

PARKING & DIRECTIONS

Written directions below are from Interstate 55. If you are traveling from the East on Route 16, omit step 1 and follow the direction in the parenthesis in step 2.

1. From I-55, take Exit 52 and head east on Route 16/Union Avenue. for 2.7 mi.

2. Turn left onto Yaeger Lake Trail. (A large cemetery will be on the right.) Proceed for 0.7 mi. (If you are coming from Hillsboro/the East you will be making a right and the cemetery will be on the left.)

3. Turn left onto Roberson Rd. (This will be immediately at the top of an “S” curve.) Proceed 0.8 mi until you hit a “T” intersection at Beach House Trail. (Please note: if you miss turning onto Roberson Road, proceed straight on Yaeger Lake Trail for approximately 3/4 of a mile and turn left onto Park Road. If you cross the dam you have gone slightly too far. Once you turn onto Park Road, proceed through the Park until you encounter a “T” intersection at Beach House Trail.)

4. Turn right onto Beach House Trail/County Rd 1350 N. This will dead end at Lake Lou Yaeger, Milnot Beach will be on the right (approximately 1.5 mile from Roberson Road or .4 miles from Park Road).

There will be volunteers directing athletes and volunteers to specific parking areas. Please follow their directions for parking and don't run them over :)

 

5:00am - 6:15am - onsite race day packet pickup.

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5:30am – Transition Opens – check in bike and gear. Athletes only in the transition area, we will check your wrist band that you will find in your packet. You will rack your bike according to your race number. Look for your number at the end of each rack. Bikes must be racked in alternating directions, preferably by the seat.

5:45am – Wetsuit announcement – legal if water is 78 degrees or below. Not legal if it is over, and wetsuit optional if 78-82 degrees but this group will not be eligible for any awards or USAT points. 82 degrees or above – NO wetsuits allowed.

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6:30am - Transition closes - you will NOT be allowed back in.

6:45am - ALL athletes join the MSE Crew at the swim start for a pre-race talk and line up to start.  

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7:00am – Swim starts begin!​​

 

RACE CUTOFFS:

Sprint distance athletes have 3 hours to complete the Sprint distance triathlon.

• Swim must be completed under 30 minutes from athlete race start

• Bike must be completed under 2 hours from athlete race start

• Run must be completed under 3 hours from athlete race start

Olympic distance athletes have 4.5 hours to complete the Olympic distance triathlon.

• Swim must be completed under 1 hour from athlete start

• Bike must be completed under 3 hours, 15 minutes from athlete start

• Run must be completed under 4 hours, 30 minutes from athlete start

Race management reserves the right to remove an athlete from the course and DNF the athlete if course officials determine there is no possibility of an athlete finishing the given discipline (swim, bike, run) before the posted cut off times based on an athlete’s location, time, and average speed up to that point.

ON COURSE NUTRITION & DRINKS:

Please carry your own nutrition. Water and electrolyte drink on the run for all athletes.

BIKE SUPPORT & MEDICAL STAFF:

There will be a bike mechanic in transition for last minute needs and a SAG vehicle on the course just in case you have an issue that you cannot fix during the race. Medical staff will be on the courses and in the SAG vehicles and will be at the Beach House all race long.

FINISH LINE PARTY:

Food, drinks, and music at the finish line. Invite family and friends!

AWARDS:
Listen for announcements. We will do the Sprint and Olympic distance awards as soon as the majority have finished, then Half distance awards in the early afternoon.

• Top 3 Overall Male & Female Awards for the following divisions: Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Aquabike, Sprint High School, Olympic Triathlon, Olympic Aquabike, 

• Top 3 Age Group Male Female Awards for the following divisions: Sprint Triathlon and Olympic Triathlon

• Top 3 Relay Teams for the following divisions: Sprint Relay and Olympic Relay

 

All participants will race based on their age as of 12/31/2025. 

 

The age group breakdown is standard 5-year age groups, 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34….80+ ​

USAT INFORMATION:
USAT, or USA Triathlon, is the national governing body of the sport of Triathlon. Sanctioning an event through USAT means the race is provided insurance for its athletes, race coordinators, and volunteers. As a sanctioned triathlon, all athletes are required to either be an annual USAT member or purchase a one-day membership pass. If you are currently a USAT member, please make sure to bring your proof of membership when you pick up your packet. If you do not bring this proof, you will be
charged the one-day membership fee. If you are not an annual member, you will need to purchase a one-day membership (to insure you as a triathlete) before you are able to pick up your packet. One-day membership will be collected when you register online. A USAT Official will be at the event and will be enforcing all USAT rules. It is strongly suggested you visit the USAT website for the complete list of rules and review. 

 

RACE SHIRT GUARANTEE:

Last day to register to guarantee a race shirt is April 21, 2025.

INCLEMENT WEATHER & REFUND POLICY:
There is NO inclement weather makeup date. In case of inclement weather,
management reserves the right to cancel/alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns. In any case there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complementary race entry to a future race. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe, and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to go forth with the race is based on the overall event safety. We have a strict NO REFUND policy.

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PHOTO DISCLAIMER:

There may be a photographer on site capturing pictures of the event. Since this is a public event, we reserve the right to post photos on our social media or agency website. Photos may also be used in promotional materials.

 

ADDITIONAL RELAY INFORMATION:
Relay triathlon is a WONDERFUL way to experience a triathlon if you are not ready to run the whole thing, if you are not capable of competing in a specific leg, or if you just want an opportunity to share something unique with friends or family. A triathlon relay can be done with 2 or 3 people. The team can consist of all male participants, all female or mixed. Each person does 1 or 2 legs of the race. The timing chip will have a Velcro strap on it and is handed off from one athlete to the next in transition. All athletes receive full swag and finisher medals.

 

SPECTATOR INFORMATION:
Spectators, the unsung hero of the triathlon. Without family and friends there to cheer us forward, the rigors of our sport would be far more difficult. MSE Racing is dedicated to ensuring that these vital portions of our triathlon family are given the opportunity to enjoy themselves while they wait for the next opportunity to see you fly by. MSE Racing is proud to provide the following amenities:

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• Sign making craft table for kids

• Yard game section

• Music for additional entertainment

• Vendor and club booths available to visit

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So, bring out those cow bells and noise makers for a fun day at the race!

LODGING INFORMATION:
Coming Soon!