Annawan Canal Ambush Mini-Triathlon & 5K 2026

The Annawan Canal Ambush Mini-Triathlon & 5K is held at the Hennepin Canal Bridge on Route 78 in Annawan, IL. The Mini Triathlon is open to participants aged 12 and older and starts at 10 AM. Competitors must supply their own bicycle and kayak or canoe. A bicycle helmet is mandatory. The event can be entered as an individual or a 2-person relay. The course consists of a 1.5-mile flat run, a 6.7-mile flat paved bike ride, and a 1.8-mile paddle. For relay teams, one person completes the run, another completes the bike ride, and both paddle together to the finish.