Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon
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Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon in Litchfield, Illinois
The Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned multisport event held at Milnot Beach, 4932 Beach House Trail, Litchfield, IL. The event offers multiple race formats that start with a beach swim in Lake Lou Yaeger, followed by a bike on flat country roads and a run around the lake area with sections through campsites and lakeside views.
Race formats and distances include:
- Sprint Triathlon: 750 meter swim, 11.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Sprint Aquabike: 750 meter swim, 11.5 mile bike
- High School Sprint: 750 meter swim, 11.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Sprint Relay: 750 meter swim, 11.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Olympic Triathlon: 1 mile swim, 24 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
- Olympic Aquabike: 1 mile swim, 24 mile bike
- Olympic Relay: 1 mile swim, 24 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
Pre-event packet pickup occurs the day before at Milnot Beach. Packets include a wristband for transition access, a timing chip to be worn on the left ankle, bike and helmet stickers, and a race bib to be worn on the run. Wetsuit rules depend on water temperature and can affect awards eligibility. On-course support includes a bike mechanic in transition, a SAG vehicle, and medical staff. Time cutoffs apply for swim, bike, and run segments and race management may remove athletes who cannot meet cutoffs. Registration includes a race t-shirt, swim cap, finisher medal, awards, live results, and a post-race festival with food, drinks, and music. Age group awards use standard five year groups with top placements for overall and relay divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
