Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27
Friday, August 25, 2023
Chicago Triathlon Multisport & Fitness Expo
Hilton Chicago | 720 S. Michigan Ave.
, Chicago, IL | Lower Level, Salon D
Time | Event | Location |
1:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Packet Pickup | Ground Floor, (Continental B-C) |
1:00 - 7:00 p.m. | MultiSport & Fitness Expo Open | Lower Level, Salon D* |
1:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Athlete Briefings | Ground Floor, (Continental A) |
*The expo is only accessible from the escalators outside of the Continental Ballroom.
PLEASE NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. Please review during race week. Click here for full schedule.
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Kids Tri Chicago
Foster Beach | 5200 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL
Time | Event |
5:30 a.m. | Transition / Packet Pickup Opens (all athletes) | Foster Beach |
6:30 a.m. | Packet Pickup Closes (Kids’ Tri only) | Foster Beach |
6:45 a.m. | Transition Closes (all athletes) | Foster Beach |
6:45 a.m. | Kids’ Tri Athlete Briefing (Juniors) | Swim Start |
7:00 a.m. | Kids’ Tri Race Start (Juniors) |
7:45 a.m. | Kids’ Tri Athlete Briefing (Seniors) | Swim Start |
8:00 a.m.* | Kids’ Tri Race Start (Seniors) |
9:00 a.m. | Transition Re-Opens (late Super Sprint check-in / Kids’ Tri check-out)| Foster Beach |
10:00 a.m.. | Kids’ Tri Awards Ceremony (near Finish Line) |
*Approximate time based on athlete safety.
**PLEASE NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. Please review during race week.
Chicago Triathlon SuperSprint
Foster Beach | 5200 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL
Time | Event |
5:30 a.m. | Transition / Packet Pickup Opens (all athletes) | Foster Beach |
6:45 a.m. | Transition Closes (all athletes) | Foster Beach |
9:00 a.m. | Transition Re-Opens (late SuperSprint check-in / Kids’ Tri check-out) | Foster Beach |
9:30 a.m. | Packet Pickup Closes (SuperSprint Only) | Foster Beach |
9:45 a.m. | Transition Closes (SuperSprint) | Foster Beach |
9:50 a.m. | Super Sprint Athlete Briefing | Swim Start |
10:00 a.m.* | SuperSprint Race Start |
11:45 a.m. | SuperSprint Awards Ceremony (near Finish Line) |
*Approximate time based on athlete safety.
**PLEASE NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. Please review during race week.
Chicago Triathlon Multisport & Fitness Expo
Hilton Chicago | 720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL | Lower Level, Salon D
Time | Event | Location |
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Packet Pickup | Ground Floor, (Continental B-C) |
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | MultiSport & Fitness Expo Open | Lower Level, Salon D* |
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Athlete Briefings | Ground Floor, (Continental A) |
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Optional Early Bike Check-In** | Transition Area, (DuSable Harbor) |
*The expo is only accessible from the escalators outside of the Continental Ballroom.
**Bike number MUST be on your bike to enter the Transition Area
PLEASE NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. Please review during race week. Click here for full schedule.
EARLY BIKE RACKING: Sunday participants are strongly encouraged to utilize the early bike check-in. Enter the Transition Area from the south end, near the corner of Monroe and Lake Shore Drive. Bikes only. No bags. Bike stickers must be applied to gain entry. Overnight security will be provided (no need to bring a bike lock).
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Chicago Triathlon: Sprint & International Races
Swim Start | Monroe Harbor: 700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Transition Area | DuSable Harbor: 600 E. Randolph St, Chicago
Finish Line | Grant Park: 900 S. Columbus Dr, Chicago
Time | Event |
4:00 a.m. | Transition Opens | DuSable Harbor (all athletes) |
5:45 a.m. | Transition Closes (all athletes) |
6:00 a.m. | Race Start (International distance athletes) |
6:30 a.m. | Transition Re-Opens (late Sprint check-in) |
8:00 a.m. | Transition Closes (Sprint distance) |
8:00 a.m. | Trolley Shuttle Service Begins (Monroe/LSD to/from Columbus/Balbo) |
8:00 a.m. | Post-Race Party Opens (Finish Line) |
8:08a.m. | Race Start (Sprint distance athletes) |
9:45 a.m. | Last Athlete Enters Water |
10:15 a.m. | Last Athlete Exits Water |
10:30 a.m. | Last Athlete Enters Bike Course |
11:45 a.m. | Last Athlete Exits Bike Course |
12:00 p.m. | Awards Ceremony (near Finish Line) |
12:00 p.m. | Last Athlete Enters Run Course |
1:45 p.m. | Last Athlete Finishes |
2:00 p.m. | Post-Race Party Ends |
3:00 p.m. | Trolley Shuttle Service Ends |
*Schedule is subject to change. Please review during race week.
PLEASE NOTE: Transition will reopen for select athletes on a flow, relative to the last bikers in reaching T2. Please present wristband to Transition staff, who will match it to your bike number. Bikes cannot be removed from Transition without a race number. Only athletes are allowed in Transition.