Your first triathlon in Illinois

What a first sprint takes

• Half of sprint triathletes in Illinois finish in 1:32:18 or less, and three quarters in 1:46:59. The slowest tenth take 2:02:14 or more, so finishing is the goal, not the clock.
• A typical finisher swims about 10:47, bikes 46:45 and runs 28:03, plus a few minutes in each transition. The bike is the longest leg by far.
• Sprint entry fees in Illinois usually run $65 to $115, before processing fees. Most rise as race day nears.
• In open water, USA Triathlon age-group rules allow wetsuits at 78°F and below; race pages here show the typical water temperature where we can estimate it.

Average sprint times by age and gender