
Emporia, United States of America · Sunday 26 April 2026
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).
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Spring Migration Triathlon & Gravel Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Emporia, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 26 April 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Spring Migration Triathlon & Gravel Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Spring Migration Triathlon & Gravel Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Spring Migration Triathlon & Gravel Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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