Supertri Chicago
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Supertri Chicago (August 22-23, 2026)
Supertri Chicago is a multi-distance triathlon held on the shores of Lake Michigan. The swim takes place in Lake Michigan with Sprint and Olympic athletes starting in Monroe Harbor and SuperSprint and Kids races staged further north at Foster Beach. The bike course uses city streets and dedicated roadways, including Lakeshore Drive, Lower Wacker Drive, and the McCormick Place Busway. Saturday SuperSprint and Kids bike courses consist of lakeside loops with spectator access. The run course follows lakefront paths and passes Chicago landmarks such as Buckingham Fountain, the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum, and Soldier Field, with a finish on Columbus Drive.
Race categories and distances include:
- Kids Jr (Ages 7-10) : 100 m swim; 2.2 mi bike; 0.62 mi run
- Kids Sr (Ages 11-14) : 200 m swim; 4.4 mi bike; 1.24 mi run
- SuperSprint : 0.23 mi swim; 6.2 mi bike; 1.5 mi run
- Sprint : 0.47 mi swim; 15 mi bike; 3.1 mi run
- Olympic : 1.5 km swim; 40 km bike; 10 km run
- Triple Challenge : 1.63 mi swim; 46.3 mi bike; 10.85 mi run
Participants receive a medal, T-shirt, timing, post-race food, and access to an expo on race weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
