Triathlon

DATE: July 12, 2026

SITE: Mallard Landing (Valley, NE)

COURSE MAPS –
Super Sprint Bike Route Map
Super Sprint Run Route Map
Sprint Bike Route Map
Sprint Run Route Map
Swim Course & Transition Area Map

TIMES:
SUPER SPRINT 

Check in: 5:30 – 7 a.m. (Under the tent northwest of transition)
Pre-Race Meeting: 7:15 a.m.
Transition area closes at 7:15 a.m.
First Wave starts at 7:30 a.m.
Super Sprint Wave 1 | 6-8 Year Olds | 7:30 am
Super Sprint Wave 2 | 9-10 Year Olds | 7:33 am
Super Sprint Wave 3 | 11+ Year Olds  | 7:50 am

~20 min delay between super sprint & sprint~

SPRINT

Check in: 5:30 – 7 a.m. (Under the tent northwest of transition)
Pre-Race Meeting: 8 a.m.
Transition area closes at 7:15 a.m.
First wave starts at 8:10 a.m.
Sprint Wave 4 | Everyone else. Self-seeded rolling start, 4 athletes at a time, every 5 seconds | 8:10 am

RULES: USA Triathlon rules will apply. All cyclists must wear a hard-shell helmet. Wet suits and disc wheels are allowed. Center line rule will be strictly enforced.

AWARDS:

Awards Provided by CSG. Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division.

Awards Provided by USAT. USAT will provide award certificates to the top three age group finishers for all female, male and non-binary five-year age groups in the State championship races, Clydesdale and Athena, high school and Adaptive divisions included. USAT will not provide awards to overall winners, elite, open, or beginner wave categories or relays.

Club State Championship Awards. Only current USA Triathlon Official Clubs are eligible. The following physical awards will be provided for club state championships (based on scoring model in Exhibit D):

1. 1. 1st Overall Club (based on score – lowest score wins)
   2. 1st Overall High School Club (based on score – lowest score wins)
   3. Top Overall Club Participation (Highest participation number wins)

MEDAL PICKUP: Medals not picked up on site during competition may still be claimed after the Games through the following process:

1. Medal Pickup in Lincoln: Participants who wish to pick up their medal(s) in person must email us at info@nebraskasportscouncil.com to notify our staff of their intent to pick up. After verification of eligibility, the medal(s) will be packaged and available for pickup at the Nebraska Sports Council office.

2. Medal Shipping: If participants are unable to pick up their medal(s) in Lincoln, we offer a shipping option for a $6 fee. To request shipping:

Email info@nebraskasportscouncil.com, and a staff member will follow up with verification and payment instructions OR call 402-471-2544 to verify and process your order and payment over the phone.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a USAT sanctioned race. All participants must be a current member of USAT. If a participant wishes to participate and is not a current member, a 1-day membership pass will be available to purchase within the registration process.

10 & Under Super Sprint: 100M Swim, 7K Bike & 2K Run
11 & Over Super Sprint: 200M Swim, 7K Bike & 2K Run

Age Group:                                                     
6-10 Years
11-14 Years
15-19 Years
20-24 Years
25-29 Years
30-34 Years
35-39 Years
40-44 Years
45-49 Years
50-54 Years
55-59 Years
60-64 Years
65-69 Years
70-74 Years
75 & Over

Athena (Women weighing 165lbs or more)
39 & Under
40-54 Years
55+ Years

Clydesdale (Men weighing 220lbs or more)
39 & Under
40-59 Years
60+ Years

Clydesdale and Athena Divisions:
Men weighing 220 pounds or more and women weighing 165 pounds or more are able, but not required, to participate in the Clydesdale and Athena divisions. To do so, you must indicate this group on your registration form. Entrants in this category are eligible for Clydesdale or Athena Division awards, but not age group awards.

Clydesdale and Athena divisions will require a weigh-in process as written in the USA Triathlon Clydesdale and Athena Divisions Amended Competition Rules (found on www.usatriathlon.org).

High School 
Male
Female
Non-Binary

Club

NOTES: Age determined as of December 31, 2026. Age divisions for Adult teams are based on the combined ages of all three team members.

Sprint: 500M Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run

Age Group
15-19 Years
20-24 Years
25-29 Years
30-34 Years
35-39 Years
40-44 Years
45-49 Years
50-54 Years
55-59 Years
60-64 Years
65-69 Years
70-74 Years
75 & Over

Athena (Women weighing 165lbs or more)
39 & Under
40-54 Years
55+ Years

Clydesdale (Men weighing 220lbs or more)
39 & Under
40-59 Years
60+ Years

Clydesdale and Athena Divisions:
Men weighing 220 pounds or more and women weighing 165 pounds or more are able, but not required, to participate in the Clydesdale and Athena divisions. To do so, you must indicate this group on your registration form. Entrants in this category are eligible for Clydesdale or Athena Division awards, but not age group awards.

Clydesdale and Athena divisions will require a weigh-in process as written in the USA Triathlon Clydesdale and Athena Divisions Amended Competition Rules (found on www.usatriathlon.org).

High School 
Male
Female
Non-Binary

Club

NOTES: Age determined as of December 31, 2026. Age divisions for Adult teams are based on the combined ages of all three team members.

10 & Under SUPER SPRINT

• Chip timing will be used in all races. The swim leg is a point to point 100m swim and will be lined with support craft. Swim warm-up will only be allowed before the pre-race meeting, no warm-ups allowed before the start of each wave. The cycling leg is a 7-kilometer bike and the final leg is a 2-kilometer run.

11 & Above SUPER SPRINT

• Chip timing will be used in all races. The swim leg is a point to point 200m swim and will be lined with support craft. Swim warm-up will only be allowed before the pre-race meeting, no warm-ups allowed before the start of each wave. The cycling leg is a 7-kilometer bike and the final leg is a 2-kilometer run.

SPRINT

• Chip timing will be used in all races. The swim leg is a point to point 500m swim and will be lined with support craft. Swim warm-up will only be allowed before the pre-race meeting, no warm-ups allowed before the start of each wave. The cycling leg is a 20-kilometer bike and the final leg is a 5-kilometer run.
• Team competition consists of three members, each participating in one segment of the triathlon. Mixed teams must consist of at least one female. Teams are determined by combining the ages of all three team members. If any leg in the team competition does not finish, either or both remaining team members may complete the remaining portion BUT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS. A wave start will be implemented by age groups (4-5 waves depending on the numbers, approx. 80 to 100 per wave)

Swim Course: Swim course may be altered due to water and/or weather conditions in a manner that will not conflict with other ongoing lake activities.

Background

Ethan Anderson Rhodig tragically passed away on June 14, 2020, while bike training for the Cornhusker State Games triathlon. He was 20 years old and a junior at Iowa State University studying mechanical engineering.  Ethan was an avid cyclist, runner, swimmer, and all-around fitness fanatic. Attending High School in East Lyme, CT, Ethan was an inspiring leader and role model, making indelible marks as both a champion Foil Fencer and Crew Rower.

In 2019, Ethan began competing in sprint triathlons under the support and tutelage of his cousin Chad Anderson. Ethan’s incredible work ethic and determination, coupled with his innate talent and drive, destined him for tremendous success. To honor Ethan’s memory, his family is extremely proud to sponsor the Cornhusker State Games Triathlon June 2025.

Spirit Award Criteria

Awarded to one man and one woman participating in the triathlon embodying the following qualities:

1. Novice triathlon competitor (less than 3)
2. Must be 18 years or over
3. Demonstrate overcoming significant challenges
4. Demonstrate outstanding work ethic and drive for success
5. Self-determination and role model for others

Please submit nominations (1-2 pages max) to Lori Rhodig (loriandersonrhodig88@gmail.com) for consideration by TBD.  Spirit Awards will be presented on site at the triathlon.

PRICING DEADLINES:

Sprint:
$70 for first event until February 18
$75 for first event until April 22
$80 for first event until June 17
$85 for first event until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1

Super Sprint:
$45 for first event until February 18
$50 for first event until April 22
$55 for first event until June 17
$60 for first event until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1

Teams:
$130 for first event until February 18
$145 for first event until April 22
$160 for first event until June 17
$175 for first event until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:  Competition and Summer Fun Freebies (coming soon) courtesy of our sponsors.

PAPER ENTRY FORMS: Paper entry forms will be accepted with a $5 processing fee. Registering online saves time, money and trees.

Exclusive Online Apparel Store!

• Purchase official gear for the 2026 Cornhusker State Games via the online apparel shop HERE.
• All apparel will be shipped directly to you, so you can rock your official gear in style!
• No packet pickup required – competition info and items will be available onsite or online with details sent straight to your inbox.

Get ready to gear up and represent the 2026 Cornhusker State Games!

Sport Specific Questions: Contact Triathlon Sport Directors Kristi Johnson at kristi@mkjmail.com or Eric Moser at emoser0107@hotmail.com

Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.

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