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Triathletes swim bike and run Chicago lakefront
A Lake Michigan swim, closed-road cycling, and skyline run make this major urban triathlon a compelling race weekend for athletes and supporters.
Event details
Supertri Chicago Triathlon sends athletes into Lake Michigan for the swim leg before routing them along closed downtown roads and through a run course framed by the skyline. Weekend events staged at Foster Beach and downtown give both competitors and the families supporting them multiple reasons to make a full weekend of the trip rather than a single race-day visit.
Because the course closes major roads for the cycling leg, spectators benefit from planning routes on foot or by public transit rather than relying on a car during race hours. A base near the lakefront simplifies the early, pre-dawn start that triathlons of this scale typically require, letting competitors reach the swim start with a short walk rather than a stressful drive through closed streets.
Once the race wraps, the same lakefront that hosted the swim offers beaches, parks, and restaurants within easy reach for recovery. For families balancing one member’s race with a broader Chicago visit, Supertri’s downtown course means the rest of the group never has to stray far from the lakefront to find something worthwhile to do while the competition plays out.
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