MTC Zilla Tri

MTC Zilla Tri This triathlon is a great event for for all ages, 14 and up, beginners and seasoned athletes. Event hosted by the Metro-Tri Club.

Race begins in the beautiful Bolm-Schuhkraft Park in Columbia, Illinois. https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Columbia/MTCZillaTri

🥇 Medal Monday! 🥇It’s been one week since you crossed the finish line at the 2026 MTC Zilla Tri! What an incredible day ...
08/10/2026

🥇 Medal Monday! 🥇

It’s been one week since you crossed the finish line at the 2026 MTC Zilla Tri! What an incredible day of swimming, biking, running, and celebrating accomplishments together.

Today is all about those well-earned medals! We’d love to see yours.

📸 Share your medal photo in the comments and tell us your story:
🏊 Was this your first triathlon?
🚴 Did you set a new PR?
🏃 Did you overcome a challenge or achieve a goal?
💚 What was your favorite memory from race day?

A special thank you to Cardinal Buick GMC, our Premier Medal Sponsor, for helping us celebrate every athlete’s achievement with an outstanding finisher medal. Your support helped make race day even more memorable!

Every medal has a story—and we’d love to hear yours. Inspire future athletes by sharing your journey with the MTC Zilla Tri community!

💚🦖 THANK YOU FOR AN INCREDIBLE MTC Zilla Tri 2026! 🦖💚What an amazing day! The 2026 MTC Zilla Tri was a huge success, and...
08/05/2026

💚🦖 THANK YOU FOR AN INCREDIBLE MTC Zilla Tri 2026! 🦖💚

What an amazing day! The 2026 MTC Zilla Tri was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of so many people.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to:
🏊 Every athlete who trained, competed, and gave it their all.
🙌 Our amazing volunteers who donated their time and energy.
🤝 Our generous sponsors for helping make this event possible.
🏊‍♀️ The pool manager and staff for hosting a safe and successful swim.
🚧 The Columbia Streets Department for preparing the course.
👮 The Columbia Police Department for keeping our athletes and community safe.
🏛️ Marla Rose, City of Columbia Special Events Coordinator, for her guidance, organization, and support in helping make this event a success.
👏 Our spectators, family members, and friends who cheered every athlete across the finish line.

This race is truly a community effort, and we’re grateful to everyone who played a part in making race day such a memorable experience. Your enthusiasm, teamwork, and support are what make the MTC Zilla Tri so special.

📸 Race photos will be uploaded soon, so stay tuned and relive the excitement!

From all of us at Metro Tri Club, thank you for making the 2026 MTC Zilla Tri an unforgettable event.

🦖 We’ll see you at the starting line in 2027!

08/04/2026

Shout out to the ICS Cross Country Coach Michael Braun and his team for supporting the MTC Zilla Tri!! This group cheered and passed out water in the transition area on Sunday!! Thanks so much! We hope to see you again next year!

This was left at the MTC Zilla Tri on Sunday! Is it yours?
08/04/2026

This was left at the MTC Zilla Tri on Sunday! Is it yours?

🚨 REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY! 🚨This is it!The MTC Zilla Tri is tomorrow, and registration closes TODAY at 11:59 AM.🦖 Don’...
08/01/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY! 🚨

This is it!

The MTC Zilla Tri is tomorrow, and registration closes TODAY at 11:59 AM.

🦖 Don’t miss your chance to:
🏊 Swim
🚴 Bike
🏃 Run
🏅 Cross the finish line and earn your Zilla finisher medal!

Only a few spots remain, so if you’ve been thinking about racing, now is the time to commit.

⏳ The countdown is almost over…

👉 Register now:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Columbia/MTCZillaTri

We’ll see you at the starting line on Sunday!

07/31/2026

❤️ Special Thanks to Our In-Kind Sponsors! ❤️

Behind every successful race is a team of generous community partners!

Thank you to our incredible in-kind sponsors:

🍕 Imo’s Pizza – Columbia for donating our Overall Winner gift baskets

💧 D & D Distributing, Inc. for donating water bottles

🧊 Twice the Ice M & B for supplying ice throughout race day

📄 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Columbia) for providing race copies

🚗 Columbia Masonic Lodge #474 for organizing our parking crew

We truly couldn’t do this without your generosity and support!

Please help us thank these amazing community partners!

🌟 Gold Sponsor Spotlight 🌟We’re excited to recognize The Roost Holistic Fitness & Longevity Center as a Gold Sponsor of ...
07/31/2026

🌟 Gold Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

We’re excited to recognize The Roost Holistic Fitness & Longevity Center as a Gold Sponsor of the MTC Zilla Triathlon!

The Roost will be on-site race day serving delicious, refreshing smoothies—and every registered athlete will receive a FREE smoothie after finishing!

What better way to celebrate your race than with a healthy recovery treat?

Be sure to stop by The Roost’s booth after you cross the finish line and thank them for supporting our athletes!

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! ⏰Tomorrow is your final opportunity to join us for the MTC Zilla Tri on Sunday, August 2!🚨 Re...
07/31/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! ⏰

Tomorrow is your final opportunity to join us for the MTC Zilla Tri on Sunday, August 2!

🚨 Registration closes Saturday, August 1 at 11:59 AM.

🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Whether you’re racing your first triathlon or chasing a new PR, we’d love to see you on the starting line.

🔥 Only a few spots are left!

Don’t miss your chance to earn one of our awesome Zilla finisher medals and experience an unforgettable race day.

👉 Register before it’s too late:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Columbia/MTCZillaTri

07/30/2026

🤎 Bronze Sponsor Appreciation 🤎

We’re grateful for our amazing Bronze Sponsors who help make the MTC Zilla Triathlon possible!

👏 Thank you to:
🏦 State Bank of Waterloo
🏦 Dieterich Bank
🏦 First National Bank of Waterloo
🚗 T & M Automotive
💊 Khoury Pharmacy
🚴 The Cyclery & Fitness (Edwardsville) – providing race-day bike support
🏥 Phoenix Physical Therapy – on-site race day providing medical assistance if needed

Your support helps create a first-class experience for every athlete. Please support these businesses whenever you can!

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1200 N. Evergreen Lane
Columbia, IL
62236

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