MANDATORY ATHLETE BRIEFINGS
All Sprint, International and Triple Challenge athlete must attend an Athlete Briefing before receiving their packet. Athlete Briefings are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with rooms subject to availability.
This full schedule of 2019 Athlete Briefings is posted below, including special pre-weekend sessions at preferred partner locations. Participants will receive a handstamp (or wristband) upon completing the session, allowing them to proceed to the Packet Pick-Up area at the Expo.
2020 schedule will be updated soon.
Monday, August 24
Urban Tri Gear | 804 E. Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL
(2 sessions)
6:00 p.m. — Open to the General Public
7:00 p.m. — Open to the General Public
Tuesday, August 25
Open Water Swim & Clinic #3 | 550 E. Ohio St, Chicago, IL
8:00 p.m. — Private session: Registered Clinic participants only
Friday, August 28
Multisport and Fitness Expo | Packet Pick-Up
Hilton Chicago | 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL | Lower Level
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
ROOM A (Lower Level) |
ROOM B (Lower Level) |
BOULEVARD (2nd Floor) |
1:00 p.m. |
1:30 p.m. |
1:30 p.m. (SuperSprint/Kids Tri) |
2:00 p.m. |
2:30 p.m. |
3:00 p.m. (First Time Triathletes) |
3:00 p.m. *sign language avail |
3:30 p.m. |
5:00 p.m. (SuperSprint/Kids Tri) |
4:00 p.m. |
4:30 p.m. |
6:00 p.m. (First Time Triathletes) |
5:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. |
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6:00 p.m. |
6:30 p.m. |
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Saturday, August 29
Multisport and Fitness Expo | Packet Pick-Up
Hilton Chicago | 720 South Michigan Ave, Chicago IL | Lower Level
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ROOM A |
ROOM B |
BOULEVARD |
10:00 a.m. |
10:30 a.m. |
1:30 p.m. (First Time Triathletes) |
11:00 a.m. |
11:30 a.m. |
3:30 p.m. (First Time Triathletes) |
12:00 a.m. |
12:30 a.m. |
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1:00 p.m. *sign language avail |
1:30 p.m. |
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2:00 p.m. |
2:30 p.m. |
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3:00 p.m. |
3:30 p.m. |
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4:00 p.m. |
4:30 p.m. |
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PLEASE NOTE: The Boulevard Room is located on the 2nd floor, near the Michigan Avenue entrance.
*SuperSprint & Kids Tri athlete briefings are optional. Abbreviated versions will be held onsite at each swim start.