Chicago Triathlon

AUG
22-24
2026
The Chicago Triathlon takes place in August, featuring swims in Lake Michigan, bike rides on iconic city streets, and runs past famous landmarks. Races range from kids' distances to Olympic and Triple Challenge events, with options for individuals and relay teams.
22-24 Aug 2026
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Chicago Triathlon

The Chicago Triathlon offers several race distances held across two days in August. The event includes swim, bike, and run segments through urban Chicago landscapes.

Saturday races include the Kids Jr., Kids Sr., SuperSprint, and Triple Challenge events. These feature swims at Foster Beach in Lake Michigan, bike loops near the lake, and runs on paths close to Lake Michigan.

Sunday races include the Sprint and Olympic distances. The swim for these takes place in Monroe Harbor on Lake Michigan. The bike course goes along Lakeshore Drive, Lower Wacker Drive, and the McCormick Place Busway. The run passes by landmarks like Buckingham Fountain, the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum, and Soldier Field, finishing on Columbus Drive.

Participants can enter as individuals or as part of a relay team. The event is listed as one of the world's largest triathlons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Corporate Challenge: Sprint • August 23 - Relay → Create Your Team
Corporate Challenge: Sprint • August 23 - Individual
Corporate Challenge: Olympic • August 23 - Relay → Join Your Team
Corporate Challenge: Olympic • August 23 - Relay → Create Your Team
Corporate Challenge: Olympic • August 23 - Individual
Senior Kids (11 to 14) • August 22 - Relay → Join a Kids Team
Senior Kids (11 to 14) • August 22 - Senior Kids Individual
Sprint • August 23 - Individual
Sprint • August 23 - Relay → Create Your Team
Sprint • August 23 - Relay → Join Your Team
Supersprint • August 22 - Divvy
Supersprint • August 22 - Individual
Supersprint • August 22 - Relay → Create Your Team
Supersprint • August 22 - Relay → Join Your Team
Triple Challenge • August 22 & 23 - Individual
Senior Kids (11 to 14) • August 22 - Relay → Create a Kids Team
Olympic • August 23 - Relay → Join Your Team
Olympic • August 23 - Relay → Create Your Team
Olympic • August 23 - Individual
Junior Kids (7 to 10) • August 22 - Junior Relay → Create a Kids Team
Junior Kids (7 to 10) • August 22 - Junior Kids Relay → Join a Team
Junior Kids (7 to 10) • August 22 - Junior Kids Individual
Corporate Challenge: Triple Challenge • August 22 & 23 - Individual
Corporate Challenge: Supersprint • August 22 - Relay → Join Your Team
Corporate Challenge: Supersprint • August 22 - Relay → Create Your Team
Corporate Challenge: Supersprint • August 22 - Individual
Corporate Challenge: Supersprint • August 22 - Divvy
Corporate Challenge: Sprint • August 23 - Relay → Join Your Team