Spring Migration Triathlon & Gravel Half Marathon

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 Stadium
• Additional parking is available on the west side of Welch Stadium
• Bike racks will be assigned by age groups, 5 bikes per bar
• Individual bike rack assignments will not be given
• Warm 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).