
Race
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THE WORLD'S BIGGEST
LITTLE TRIATHLON
Trinona presented by Fastenal takes place in Winona, Minnesota, nestled in the heart of the Mississippi River Bluff Country. Please read the 2022 Schedule of Events, download our course maps and look for updates on the 2022 event weekend soon. Join us for our 12th Anniversary!

2022 ATHLETES GUIDE
Please read the Athletes Guide for all questions regarding race day.





THE COURSE
Experience on of the Midwest's most scenic triathlon courses. Featuring bluff country cycling, a flat, fast run around beautiful Lake Winona and a finish celebration at Winona's historic Band Shell.
International Course
.93 mile swim | 24.85 mile bike | 6.2 mile run
Sprint Course
.25 mile swim | 11 mile bike | 3.1 mile run
Duathlon
3.1 mile run | 11 mile bike | 3.1 mile run
REGISTER AND RECEIVE
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Professional Timing
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Custom finisher medal for each participant
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Commemorative event T-shirt by District or a Wincraft beach towel
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Custom Water Bottle
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Relay option of 2 or 3 members
AWARDS
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Overall
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Age Group
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Relay
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King and Queen of the Bluff
KING AND QUEEN OF THE BLUFFS
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International course features on of Bicycling Magazine's "Top 100 hill climbs in the US."
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1.2 mile climb is 9.2% AVG and was training ground for Tour de France Champion, Greg LeMond.
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Fastest International cyclists will be awarded King and Queen of the Bluff.
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Unique race-within-the-race is chip timed and unlike any triathlon
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
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9:30 AM - YOUTH TRIATHLON @ WINONA YMCA
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2:00 PM - EXPO/PACKET PICK-UP @ LAKE WINONA
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6:00 PM - PACKET PICK-UP CLOSES
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
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5:00 AM - TRANSITION OPENS
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6:45 AM - FIRST INTERNATIONAL WAVE STARTS
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7:30 AM - MASS START FOR DUATHLON
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8:00 AM - FIRST SPRINT WAVE STARTS
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10:30 AM - POST-RACE MEAL & AWARDS
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Join hundreds of local volunteers to assist athletes, spectators and the race crew. Get a custom volunteer race t-shirt, some food and a million thankful smiles.

Getting to Registration / Race Start
SPRINT | INTERNATIONAL | DUATHLON | YOUTH
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Lodging
We are excited to partner with The Plaza Hotel & Suites. Trinona's Official Lodging Partner. The Plaza offers the best accommodations in the region, with free wifi, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center. Also enjoy American cuisine at River City Grill & Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.. And just minutes from the race venue.
Special athlete amenities will be offered race weekend, including Saturday evening pasta buffet to help fuel your race. Please extend our thanks to them during your visit and consider them when booking your next stay in Winona.

For more lodging options and a wealth of information on all that Winona has to offer for outdoor recreation, dining, entertainment and more, check in with our friends at Visit Winona.