"City-centre triathlon in Chicago — race through iconic streets and waterways."
🏊 Nuoto
Beginner-friendly swim in Chicago
🚴 Bici
Short flat bike loop in Chicago
🏃 Corsa
Quick run through Chicago
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in the same location · Surface: pavement
Meteo
Pleasant conditions for racing in Chicago
Iscrizione
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The Story
Race morning in Chicago. The start line hums with nervous energy. The 400m swim sends you into mild saltwater at 22°C — comfortable — cool on entry, forgotten after 200 metres. The 10km bike is flat, built for speed and aero position. The 2.5km run is flat and fast through Chicago's streets. This is Chicago triathlon: Lake Michigan's freshwater expanse, skyline-framed transitions, wind that earns the city's nickname. It's over in thirty minutes, but you'll remember it for months.
"Every city has a marathon. Chicago has a triathlon. That tells you something about this place."
What It Feels Like
A super-sprint course in Chicago that suits beginners and those chasing personal bests. The course doesn't fight you — it lets you race. The city's lakefront velocity in the Windy City extends to the race itself — deep-dish pizza and a Goose Island.
🏊 The Swim
A 400m ocean swim in mild saltwater at 22°C. Conditions are typically calm, though ocean swells can appear. Sight off the buoys — the open water offers few reference points.
🚴 The Bike
10km of flat road — a time-trialist's playground. The absence of climbing means aerodynamic position and sustained power determine your bike split. Wind, not gradient, is the variable here.
🏃 The Run
2.5km on flat Chicago streets. The course is honest — no hills to blame, no descents to coast. What you have left is what you run. In mild conditions averaging 19°C, heat management becomes pacing strategy.
💡 Insider Tips
- → Ocean conditions can change on race morning. Practice dolphin-diving through shore break and body-surfing to shore on the return. Sight frequently — ocean swells can push you off-line without you realising.
- → Super-sprint is essentially a time trial. Warm up thoroughly before the start — you'll be at threshold within 30 seconds of the gun. A five-minute jog and swim warm-up can be worth a minute on the clock.
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FAQ
What distance is the Chicago Super Sprint Triathlon? +
The Chicago Super Sprint Triathlon is a Super Sprint distance triathlon: 400m swim, 10km bike, and 2.5km run (12.9km total) in Chicago, United States.
When is the Chicago Super Sprint Triathlon? +
The next edition is on August 22, 2026. The race is typically held in August.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
Ocean water at 22°C average. Wetsuits are allowed.
How hilly is the bike course? +
59m of climbing over 10km. Profile: flat. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
undefined–undefined°C, 55% humidity, 20% rain chance, 10 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 0h 40m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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