Accenture Chicago Triathlon Packet Pick-up

The MultiSport Expo, Course Talks, goody bag pick up, race packet pick up & body marking all take place in the Riverside Center at the Hyatt Regency Chicago (151 East Wacker Drive). Just follow the signs from the hotel lobby & Hyatt parking garage.

You must pick up your race packet in person at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on Friday 8/22, (3pm-9pm) or Saturday 8/23, (9am-6pm). NO EXCEPTIONS! THERE IS NO RACE-DAY PACKET PICK UP!!! You need to allow at least 1-hour for the process plus another 2-hours for checking out the Expo. Please keep in mind that the busiest times at packet pick up are Friday (3pm-6pm) and Saturday (9am-11am).

Is a member of your Relay Team unable to attend the expo? Click HERE.

YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING:

Packet Pick Up Schedule
At a minimum, the whole procedure is going to take a couple of hours. To help ease the crunch, we would like everyone to follow the following schedule for packet pick up:

Friday, 8/22, 3pm-9pm:
Packet pick up on Friday is open to all. Allow additional time if arriving during the busiest hours of 3 to 6pm.

Saturday, 8/23, 9am-6pm:
A-E: 9am-11am. F-K: 11am-1pm. L-P: 1pm-3pm. Q-Z: 3pm-6pm.

Please confirm that all the items above are in your envelope before picking up your swim cap. If any item is missing, report to the trouble desk at packet pick up.

STEPS TO THE REGISTRATION PROCESS

1. Determine Your Race Number:
Your race number will be posted at the entrance to the Ballroom.

2. Complete & Sign the Waiver forms:
Participants (including relay team members) must read, sign and submit the Event Waiver form and the USAT Waiver form (available at the USAT booth and Packet Pick Up). Participants in the swim (age- group or relay team) must meet the requirements of the Event Swim Waiver. The Swim Waiver form can be found on this web-site, CLICK HERE.

3. USA Triathlon (USAT) Membership or 1-Day USAT Permit:
To participate in the Accenture Chicago Triathlon, SuperSprint and Kids Triathlons, you are required to be a USAT member or purchase a 1-day USAT permit. To upgrade your 1-day permit to a USAT membership or to purchase a 1-day permit, stop by the USAT booth near race packet pick up. If you are already a USAT member (have your card with you) or paid for a 1-day permit with your entry, go directly to packet pick up.

4. Pick Up Your Race #'s & ChampionChip:
Check the number signs above the registration tables. You are required to produce a photo ID and submit the completed Event Waiver forms to collect your race packet. Relay Team Captains should collect the team race packet, wristbands and T-shirts. If you arrive at transition without your wristband, you will not be allowed to race and there are no refunds. You will also need to be wearing your wristband to collect food and drink at the Post-race Party and to retrieve your bike/gear from transition. Also, be sure to hold on to the Picnic Ticket attached to your Race Number.

5. Check Your ChampionChip:
Stop by the ChampionChip area to verify your chip before exiting the registration area.

6. Collect Your T-shirt & Goody Bag:
Just show them your race number to collect your goodies.

7. Collect Your Swim Cap:
Make sure you get the correct color swim cap. Body marking volunteers will mark your race number and wave-start number on the cap.

8. Proceed to Body Marking:
It is recommended that you get body marked at the Expo on Friday or Saturday. Please dress appropriately (shorts & T-shirt). Body marking is also available on Sunday near the entrance to the swim start, but there will be long lines.

9. Attend a Course Talk:
In 2003, course talks are optional for participants in the Accenture Chicago Triathlon, but highly recommended if you are new to triathlon or have never raced the Accenture Chicago Triathlon. Click here to get the Course Talk Schedule.