Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon
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Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon, Litchfield, Illinois
The Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon is the second annual triathlon held at Milnot Beach on Lake Lou Yaeger. The event offers multiple race formats with a beach swim start, a bike course on flat country roads, and a run course that passes campsites and lake views.
Race 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 is the day before at Milnot Beach; athletes must show photo ID and may not pick up packets for others unless part of a relay. Packets include a wristband to access transition, a timing chip to be worn on the left ankle, bike and helmet stickers, and a bib to wear on the run.
The race is USAT sanctioned and requires either annual membership or a one-day pass. On-course support includes a bike mechanic in transition, a SAG vehicle, and medical staff. Wetsuit rules depend on water temperature and there are published time cutoffs for swim, bike, run, and overall finish. There are no refunds, transfers, or inclement weather makeup dates. A finish line festival provides food, drinks, music, and awards by division and age group. Relay teams may consist of two or three members and hand off the timing chip in transition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
