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  • Distance: 21.4 km from Bensenville
    Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    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.

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  • Distance: 22.3 km from Bensenville
    Sun, Aug 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    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.

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  • Distance: 12.4 km from Bensenville
    Sun, Nov 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    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

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  • Distance: 24.3 km from Bensenville
    Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 9:00 AM

    Get ready for Chicago's premiere indoor triathlon! The top scorers will be those who swim, bike, and run the furthest distance in a set amount of time. Come ready to race a:

    10 minute swim

    20 minute bike

    15 minute run

    If you haven't yet qualified for nationals, you're in luck because this is your last chance to do so! This indoor triathlon is a qualifier for the U.S. Collegiate Club Triathlon Nationals each year. The first 75 people to sign up get a free Wildcat Indoor swim cap.

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  • 5200 N. Lake Shore, Chicago, Illinois, 60660, United States
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    Distance: 23.2 km from Bensenville
    at 2:00 AM

    One of the world’s largest triathlons is also one of the world’s most accessible. From first-timers to seasoned veterans, kids to grandparents, nonbinary competitors to paratriathletes, the Chicago Triathlon has an experience for everyone on the shores of Lake Michigan.

    Event details and schedule

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