The Chicago Triathlon Run Course features a rousing run along gorgeous lakefront parkland and through the Museum Campus before culminating in the center of Grant Park.
The run begins at the south end of Transition, near Monroe Street. Competitors run south on the middle (asphalt) pedestrian path and proceed south, past Buckingham Fountain and the Swim Start area. Runners continue past the Field Museum, run around the Shedd Aquarium and proceed south along the lakefront path.
NOTE: At this point, runners will stay LEFT (contraflow), using the LEFT LANE of the lakefront path.
International distance runners turnaround near 31st Street, approximately one half-mile south of McCormick Place. There they turn around and head north, keeping left of oncoming runners on the same path.
- Distance: 6.2 miles (10 kilometers)
- Course Limits: All participants must start the Run Course by 12:00 PM and finish by 2:00 PM.
Sprint distance runners turnaround just south of Waldron Drive, east of Soldier Field. There they turn around and head north, keeping left of oncoming runners on the same path.
- Distance: 3.1 miles (5 kilometers)
- Course Limits: All participants must start the Run Course by 12:00 PM and finish by 2:00 PM.
After passing the Shedd Aquarium on their return, all runners continue west, via the Lake Shore Drive underpass and continue up the sidewalk to Columbus Dr. Runners then turn right and continue north on Columbus Dr. to the Finish Line just ahead.
Aid Stations will be located approximately every mile on the Run, featuring water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula. There will also be Gatorade Endurance gels available at Aid Station B just after Mile 1. Water will also be available to fill bottles in Transition.
Gatorade Endurance Energy Gels (Blackberry, Apple Pear, and Vanilla) will be available at Aid Station B. Gatorade Endurance Energy Gels provide 20g of carb energy, natural flavors, a light texture and taste.
You’ve put in the work – now it’s time to make it count. G Endurance products are specifically designed to help endurance athletes like you replace fluids and electrolytes lost when training and racing over prolonged periods. Want to really bring it on the race course? We’ll have Lemon-Lime G Endurance Formula on-course at all aid stations and Energy Gels at mile 1 of run course. Fuel to unlock your best race with G Endurance!
What to do when you cross the Finish Line? Throw those arms up and SMILE! The paparazzi are waiting.
As a reminder, only the Relay Team runner will cross the Finish Line, thus receiving their finisher medal in the Finish Chute. Remaining team members can report to the Results Tent within the Finish Festival to receive their medals.
Under the idea of safety and fairness, families and spectators must remain off the race course, and may not enter the Transition area or the Finish Line chute at any time. Please be respectful of all participants. Event Staff may disqualify any athlete who brings family or friends into Transition or through the Finish Chute.