Last Chance Tri 2026 — Mattoon, IL

Date
October 4, 2026
Location
Mattoon, IL
Venue
221 N 16th St
Start Time
1:00 PM
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Entry Fee
$50.00 – $75.00
Events
Individual, Team
Includes
T-Shirt
Swim, Bike, Run Whether you’re a new triathlete or have several triathlons under your belt, the Last Chance Tri at the Mattoon YMCA is a great event for you! The swim portion of the race is held in the indoor pool at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA, and the bike and run segments also begin and end at the Y. Need some support and motivation? Maybe you don’t like to swim or bike? You can enlist the help of a friend and register as a team of two or three! All participants who are registered by September 8th are guaranteed to receive a tech shirt. Program Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 Start Time: 1:00 P.M. Registration: $70 Individual/$50 Individual Per Team Race Day Registration: $75 Individual/$60 Individual Per Team This event consists of a: 275 yard indoor pool swim 12 mile bike ride and finishes 3.1 mile run Participants can register as an individual or a team. Individual divisions are as follows: 15 & Under, 16–22, 23–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over Awards are presented to: Overall Male/Female finishers Gender/age group- Top 3 Rules: Helmets are required! While we are not USAT sanctioned, USAT rules WILL be used as a guideline for this race. Packet pick up: 11:00-12:30 pm New triathlete orientation: 11:30-12:00pm Pool open for swimming: 12:00 pm Pre-race meeting in transition area: 12:45 pm Race start: 1:00 pm Awards: 3:45 pm For additional information, contact Alex Swango at aswango@mattoonymca.org.

Course & Travel Notes

The Last Chance Tri starts at 1:00 PM on October 4, 2026, giving you plenty of time after the 6:52 AM sunrise to prepare for race day in Mattoon, Illinois. Early October weather in the area typically sees highs around 66°F and lows near 47°F, with about 28% of days experiencing measurable rain, so pack layers and be prepared for possible wet conditions. The venue sits at a modest elevation of 741 feet. Decatur Airport (DEC) is the nearest air option, located 35.7 miles from the race venue.

⛰️ 741 ft elevation☀️ Typically 66°F / 47°F · 28% chance of rain✈️ Decatur Airport (DEC) — 35.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Last Chance Tri 2026 — Mattoon, IL?

Last Chance Tri 2026 — Mattoon, IL takes place on October 4, 2026. The race is held in Mattoon, Illinois.

Where is Last Chance Tri 2026 — Mattoon, IL held?

Last Chance Tri 2026 — Mattoon, IL is held at 221 N 16th St in Mattoon, Illinois.

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