Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon
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Event
The Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon takes place on May 17, 2026 in Litchfield, Illinois (ZIP 62056). The event is the inaugural edition and includes sprint and Olympic distance options as well as relay and aquabike categories.
Race options
Available event types include SPRINT INDIVIDUAL TRI, SPRINT AQUABIKE, SPRINT HIGH SCHOOL TRIATHLON, SPRINT RELAY TRIATHLON, OLYMPIC INDIVIDUAL TRIATHLON, OLYMPIC AQUABIKE, and OLYMPIC RELAY TRIATHLON.
Course and place
The swim starts from the beach at Lake Lou Yaeger. The bike course follows flat country roads near the lake. The run route passes through campsite areas and follows sections around the lake. The venue address is 4392 Beach House Trail, Litchfield, IL 62056.
Entry fees and eligibility
Standard entry fees listed are $115 for the Sprint Individual, $105 for Sprint Aquabike, $75 for Sprint High School Triathlon, $185 for Sprint Relay, $125 for Olympic Individual, $115 for Olympic Aquabike, and $195 for Olympic Relay. Most events are open to ages 14 and up; the Sprint High School Triathlon is open to ages 14 to 18. Prices increase after December 17, 2025.
Additional session
An open water swim clinic session at Lake Lou Yaeger is scheduled for May 16, 2026. A race bundle is offered that pairs the swim session with the triathlon and provides a $2.50 discount per event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.