Supertri Chicago Triathlon 2027

Date
Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, August 21 to 22, 2027
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Registration details are on the race's own site.

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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Saturday, Aug 21, 2027
Kids Jr. (ages 7 to 10)Kids TriathlonSwim 100 m · Bike 2.2 mi · Run 0.6 miOpen water swimAug 21, 2027See registration–
Kids Sr. (ages 11 to 14)Kids TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 4.4 mi · Run 1.2 miOpen water swimAug 21, 2027See registration–
SuperSprintSuper Sprint TriathlonSwim 370 m · Bike 6.2 mi · Run 1.5 miOpen water swimAug 21, 2027See registration–
Triple ChallengeTriathlonAug 21, 2027See registration–
Sunday, Aug 22, 2027
OlympicOlympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swimAug 22, 2027See registration–
SprintSprint TriathlonSwim 825 yd · Bike 15 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimAug 22, 2027See registration–

Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.

Race day planning

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:05 AM. The start sits about 600 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Sprint and Olympic swim in Monroe Harbor with the finish on Columbus Drive; Saturday races at Foster Beach, Chicago, IL

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around August 22 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 26% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 90°F.

Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race guide

What athletes should know about Supertri Chicago Triathlon, in brief, from the official race website.

Schedule and packet pickup

Two days of racing

The 2027 weekend is August 21 and 22. The SuperSprint and the kids races are the Saturday events at Foster Beach; the Sprint and Olympic are the Sunday events downtown. Start times for 2027 were not yet posted when checked.

More from the race

Triple Challenge and relays

The Triple Challenge combines the weekend's races for a total of 1.63 miles of swimming, 46.3 miles of cycling and 10.85 miles of running, and is individual only. The other races also take relay teams.

Full details on the official race website

Facts on this page come from the race's official website (supertri.com/chicago, supertri.com), checked Oct 7, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.

Race details

Where
Sprint and Olympic swim in Monroe Harbor with the finish on Columbus Drive; Saturday races at Foster Beach, Chicago, ILMap
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 600 feet
Distances
Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Super Sprint Triathlon, Triathlon, Kids Triathlon

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Quick answers

When is Supertri Chicago Triathlon?
It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, August 21 to 22, 2027: Kids Triathlon, Super Sprint Triathlon, Triathlon on Saturday; Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon on Sunday.
How much does it cost?
See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances are offered?
Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Super Sprint Triathlon, Triathlon, Kids Triathlon.
Where does it start?
Sprint and Olympic swim in Monroe Harbor with the finish on Columbus Drive; Saturday races at Foster Beach, Chicago, IL.

About the race

A two day triathlon weekend on the Chicago lakefront. The Sprint and Olympic races swim in Monroe Harbor on Lake Michigan, ride city streets including the McCormick Place Busway, and run past the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Soldier Field to a finish on Columbus Drive. The SuperSprint and kids races are held at Foster Beach.