Meet Me At The Finish Line Youth Adaptive Try-athlon
- UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
Join us for the Meet Me At The Finish Line Youth Adaptive Try-athlon on 9/13/25 for an inclusive experience that is sure to bring you joy!
Date and time
Location
Workman Sports Complex
1301 North Maple Street Effingham, IL 62401Agenda
8:45 AM
Arrival Time
8:50 AM
Opening Prayer
9:00 AM
Heat 1
9:30 AM
HEAT 2
10:00 AM
HEAT 3
10:30 AM
Heat 4
11:00 AM
HEAT 5
11:30 AM
HEAT 6
12:15 PM
Wrap Up
About this event
- Event lasts 4 hours
- UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
- Free venue parking
Join us for the Meet Me At The Finish Line Youth Adaptive Try-athlon on Saturday 9/13/25 at 1301 North Maple Street, Effingham, IL 62401. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or new to the sport, this try-athlon is designed to be inclusive and fun for everyone. The event will start at 9:00 AM Central Daylight Time, so make sure to arrive early to get checked in and warmed up. Race heats will begin every 30 minutes so please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled heat. The course will include a swim, bike, and run, with adaptive equipment available for those who need it or you are encouraged to bring your own equipment. We can't wait to see you at the finish line!
Meet Me At The Finish Line is an event open to all of our young athletes around the community that have mobility deficits or for children who are not afforded the oportunity to participate in community events due to phsyical, social, or emotional barriers. This try-athlon is designed to allow kids the opportunity to push themselves to the limit and inspire self-confidence in mobility while creating memories that will hopefully last a lifetime.
This event is being sponsored by HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, AMBUCS, and the Richard E. Workman Sports Complex.
Adaptive bikes will be supplied by the AMBUCS chapter in Sullivan, IL. The event space is being graciously provided by the Richard E. Workman Sports Complex.
We encourage you to stay for the entire duration of the event to give each and every one of our athletes that boost they need to finish the race and accomplish an amazing feat!
Frequently asked questions
This year we will be using the therapy clinic for wardrobe changes. PLEASE refrain from using the locker rooms. We will have a volunteer at the swim area to direct to the therapy clinic where private rooms with adjustable mat tables will be provided for participants during wardrobe changes.
If your child has any special devices, we encourage you to bring them with you. We will have a small selection of swim safety gear (pool noodles, life vests, floating pad, puddle jumpers. etc) and assistive devices (walkers , gait trainers, or canes) available for use.
We will have snacks and water available near the registration table. PLEASE refrain from bringing food and drink into the pool area. Thank you!
Anyone from the community can volunteer for this event but most volunteers work for HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital. There will be multiple medically- trained personnel at each section to assist with your child's needs.
Yes
Yes, there will be a designated volunteer to take pictures.
Please address your concerns when you register for the event. If you have additional concerns, contact Alex.Kastl@hshs.org so we can prepare for your child's needs.
Please drop your assistive device off at the finish line area prior to his or her heat with the child's name on it. We will have a volunteer bring the assistive device to the designated area.