Schedule Of Events
MULTISPORT & FITNESS EXPO
Friday, August 27 — 3:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, August 28 — 9:00am to 5:00pm
Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
Halls: Northwest, Northeast & Southeast
Recognized as the top show in the sport, the Multisport & Fitness Expo is the site of mandatory registration packet pick-up and course talks for the Chicago Triathlon. In 2009 we expect 150 exhibitors and over 200 booths. The Expo is FREE and open to the public. ALL Chicago Triathlon athletes MUST attend the Multisport Expo to pick-up their registration packets at the Hilton on Friday or Saturday. There will be NO race day packet pick-up. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
FLEET FEET SPORTS SUPERSPRINT TRIATHLON
Saturday, August 28 — 7:30am Race Start
Chicago's Foster Avenue Beach
A beginners triathlon for anyone 15 years and older, the Fleet Feet Sports SuperSprint Triathlon includes a 375M swim, 10K bike & 2.5K run. The race is limited to 1,000 athletes and sold out in 2009, so register early!
| Transition Opens: | 6:00am |
| Transition Closes: | 7:15am |
| Course Talk: | 7:15am |
| Start of 1st Wave: | 7:30am |
| Transition Re-opens: | 9:15am |
| Post Race Party: | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| Award Ceremony: | ~11:00am |
CHICAGO KIDS TRIATHLON
Saturday, August 28 — 9:00am Race Start
Chicago's Foster Avenue Beach
The 20th annual Chicago Kids Triathlon is the largest event of its kind attracting 1,000 young triathletes. The race is open to boys and girls ages 7-14, includes individual and relay team divisions, and is limited to 1,000 kids. It sold out in 2009, so register early.
| Transition Opens: | 6:00am |
| Transition Closes: | 8:45am |
| Course Talk: | 8:45am |
| Start of 1st Wave: | 9:00am |
| Transition Re-opens: | 9:15am |
| Post Race Party: | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| Award Ceremony: | ~11:00am |
THE 2010 CHICAGO TRIATHLON
Sunday, August 29 — 4:15am to 3:00pm
Race Starts at 6:00am
Chicago's Downtown Lakefront
2010 marks the 28th annual Chicago Triathlon which is officially the world's largest event of its kind. It sells out by April every year, so register early and secure your slot!
| 4:15am | Transition Opens |
| 5:45am | Transition Closes |
| 6:00am | Start of 1st Wave |
| ~11:00am | Transition Re-opens |
| 8:30am | Post Race Party Begins |
| 8:30am | Live Musical Entertainment |
| 9:00am | Picnic Opens |
| 10:15am | Sprint Distance Raffle |
| 10:15am | Sprint Distance & Sprint Mountain Bike Awards |
| 11:00am | Beer Served |
| 11:15am | Live Musical Entertainment |
| 1:00pm | Pro Finish |
| 1:15pm | Elite Age Group Awards |
| 2:00pm | International Distance Raffle |
| 2:15pm | Pro Awards |
| 2:15pm | International Distance Awards |
| 2:45pm | Clydesdale Awards |
| 3:00pm | Post Race Party Ends |

