Individual Pool Pass 2026

Don't miss Tom's Try-athlon! This friendly competition promotes exercise in a fun and energetic way. Kids will show off their skills and athleticism by participating in the three traditional triathlon events: swimming, biking, and running.*

*Failure to wear a bike helmet during the entire bike portion will result in disqualification.

Event starts promptly at 8am!

Age Groups:

6-8

9-11

12-14

Registration Information:

$30 per participant: Before May 16

$35 per participant: May 17-June 3

Online registration ends June 3 at 11:59pm

$40 Day of registration until 7:30am (if space available)

Shirt size is not guaranteed after May 16.

Event Check-In and Packet Pick Up:

Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 6:30-7:30am. Staff will also be available to answer any questions.

Race Distances (all are approximate and are subject to change)

Age Swim (yards) Bike (miles) Run (miles)

6-8 25 1.3 .6

9-11 75 2.6 1.2

12-14 125 3.9 1.7

The Great Lake Plunge is Evanston's only open water swimming event. The swim consists of three events: 4K, 2K, 1K. This is a not-for-profit event which provides grants to support local water safety training and awareness This is a unique, family friendly event that will leave an impression for years to come. Visit our website for detailed information.

The racecourse is a 1K GPS buoyed rectangle. Swimmers will start at the southwest corner and be directed clockwise, first heading northwest, then turning northeast before returning southeast and finally southwest, back to the starting area. Buoys will be placed at the corners and halfway points.

The 1K swimmers swim 1 loop, 2K swimmers 2 loops, and 4K swimmers 4 loops.

We invite youth between the ages of 5 and 14 to join us at the North Shore Youth Triathlon (NSYT). The NSYT challenges youth to develop fitness and achieve their personal best while having fun!

The NSYT is hosted by the not-for-profit Evanston-based OWLS (Open Water Lake Swimmers) and draws on over fifteen years of experience inspiring youth through triathlon.

The event is held at Evanston Township High School. This includes a pool swim, closed to traffic bike course, and run on ETHS grounds.

Event Distances:

11-14 year old: Swim 200 yards, Bike 5 miles, Run 1.2 miles

7-10 year old: swim 100 yard, Bike 2.5 miles, Run 0.7 miles

5-6 year old splash & dash: swim flexible based on skill and comfort level, Run 0.5 mile

*For need based scholarship, please contact Craig Strong at [email protected]

*If your child would like to race in a different age category than their current age for any reason (Ex: shorter or longer swim), please register them for their current age group and then email [email protected] so we can make the change for you.

Packet Pick Up:

Friday, August 14th 5-7:00 PM

Saturday August 15th 4-7:00 PM

Both packet pickups will be located at ETHS in the grassy area near the pool entrance off of Dodge Avenue, north of Door 1.

The Oak Brook Park District is proud to host the Turkey Dri Tri. Don't miss this triathlon for ages 12+ and all skill levels.

This Triathlon features:

Row on Concept 2 Rowers (2000 meters)

Cycle on Air Assault bikes (2.5 miles)

Run/Walk 10 laps on our indoor track (1.25 miles)

Each participant will be assigned a heat based on his or her gender and age, and confirmations will be sent out the week before the event. Heats start every 30 minutes, beginning at 7:30am, with 6 participants per heat. All participants must start at the times indicated in their confirmation email (no exceptions).

Appropriate attire, including athletic shoes, are required for all events. First place male and female finishers will win the most coveted prize in all of Dri Tris: The Golden Turkey!

This event is sponsored by: UCM | AdventHealth-Hinsdale