New Olympic Adult Triathlon

Maps Coming Soon

Adult

Kids

Events

•Sprint– 0.5 mile swim in Bangs Lake • 15 mile bike and 3.1 mile run through the Wauconda countryside

•Olympic– 1 mile swim in Bangs Lake • 25 mile bike and 6.2 mile run through the Wauconda countryside

Location

Cook Park, 600 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL

Packet Pick-Up

No Race Day Packet Pick-up! Packet Pick-up July 18, 19, and 20 at Runners Hi ‘n Tri in Arlington Heights. Located at 121 West Campbell, Arlington Heights from 10:00 am-7:00 pm. An additional packet pick-up will be held on Saturday, July 21 from 12:00-4:00 pm at the Wauconda Park District Community Center located at 600 North Main Street. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A PHOTO ID TO PACKET PICK-UP. ONLY A REGISTERED PARTICIPANT CAN PICK UP HIS/HER PACKET.

Race Time

Race will start on TIME!! Start time for the race is 6:30 am. Unless there is a safety concern, the race will start on time. Participants will need to allow time to check in at Cook Park. Buses will transport all participants to Beach Park to begin the swim portion of the race. All participants must check-in no later than 5:45 am. We plan on having 600 participants. Timing chips will be distributed outside the transition area the day of the race. All participants must be body marked prior to entering transition. You will not be able to participate without body marking.

Rules/Guidelines

The race will begin in waves at Beach Park, 112 Park Street. Wet suits are allowed, water temperature the day of the race is expected to be between 74 and 78 degrees. If the temperature is 84 degrees or greater, wet suits will not be allowed. Swimming caps will be provided and are required during the swim portion of the race. Caps are color coded by wave race. Lifeguards and other water patrol personnel will be on hand to ensure a safe swim for the participants. ANSI approved bike helmets must be worn and secured inside the transition area. Participants initially entering the transition area will be required to show their helmet prior to entering. No helmet-no racing! Bikes must be mounted and dismounted outside the transition area. USAT Officials will be monitoring the course watching for minor violations. All bike handlebars must have end caps.

Transition Area

Only participants are allowed in the transition area (Cook Park). Each participant will be provided a printed label matching your race number. This number must be on your bike prior to entering the transition area. Only the triathlete matching the race number will be allowed in/out of the transition area with the bike. Only one bike per rider is allowed in the transition area. The transition area will open at 4:30 am and remain secure until a half an hour after the final participant crosses the finish line. All participants must be out of the transition area by 6:00 am. Participants will not be allowed to remove any items from the transition area until the last participant has begun the run portion of the event.

Bike Route (15 miles Sprint) (25 mile Olympic)

The bike course is challenging and hilly. The entire bike course is open to regular road traffic. Please be aware of your surroundings and be careful. Always use caution and remain to the right hand side of the road. Volunteers and signs will be on the course to remind participants of where to go. Headphones are prohibited. All bike handlebars must have end caps.

Run (3.1 miles Sprint) (6.2 miles Olympic)

Race numbers will be provided. This is especially important for teams. Numbers must be worn on the run. The route is in a residential area and roads are not closed to traffic. Volunteers and signs will direct the runners and the auto traffic, but remain cautious. Fluids will be available at two aid stations on the run course. Headphones are prohibited.

Refreshments

There should be ample food and beverages at the finish line. Please refuel yourselves and refrain from feeding your family and friends. These items are intended for the athletes only.

Course Maps

Course maps are available at www.waucondaparks.com. Course locations are subject to change prior to the event.

Parking

Parking for all athletes and spectators will be available at Wauconda High School (across the street from Cook Park). This will help ensure a safer course for our participants.

Race Results

Race results will be posted periodically as racers finish and at the awards ceremony approximately ½ hour after the last person crosses the finish line. NEW!! participants will receive unofficial times upon completion of the race. Results will also be posted online at www.waucondaparks.com no later than Monday, July 23 at 5:00 pm.

swim it. bike it. run it. tri it.