Triathlon Course

This is a point-to-point event. To minimize crossing Randall Road, the race consists of two transition areas: one east of Randall Road and one west of Randall Road. So, once you leave T1 from the beach, you will not return to that area. The finish will be near T2. Please follow the directions and you’ll definitely have all of your things in the right place.

Swim Course (0.5 mile)

The starting point for the open water swim in Woods Creek Lake is at Indian Trail Beach. An elite wave start will begin at 6:30 a.m. followed by a time-trial start for all age group participants. In the time-trial start, two swimmers will leave the shore line every 3 seconds. The order of the time-trial start will be first-come, first serve. The swim course will be guarded by American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.

The average water temperature of Woods Creek Lake in June is 65 degrees. Wetsuits are optional for all swimmers. The water quality is tested by the McHenry County Health Department. In the event of unsafe E-coli counts, the swim will be cancelled and the race will commence as a duathlon with a time-trial bike start.

See map of swim course.

T1

Transition 1 (T1) will be staged in the Indian Trail Beach parking lot. Each participant will be assigned a position on the bike racks to store their bike and gear for the bike portion of the race. A numbered swim gear bag will be provided to each participant corresponding to their race number. Prior to leaving T1 for the bike portion of the race, each participant is responsible for placing all personal belongings in the numbered swim gear bag. Participants will not be returning to T1 upon finishing the race. These bags will be moved to the finish area by event staff and made available to athletes after the race. Athletes must have helmets on and buckled prior to leaving T1. Bikes may not be mounted until out of the transition area.

Bike Course (15.5 miles)

The bike course will be an out-and-back route which primarily goes west on Miller Road, north on Haligus Road, and then back to T2. Roads are rolling with a few steep hills. Ride on the right and pass on the left. For the safety of all riders, drafting is prohibited and self-patrolling is recommended. All athletes are required to wear an approved helmet throughout all points of the biking portion. The roads will be policed; however, traffic will be allowed on the course. Please be cautious of traffic.

See map of bike course.

T2

Transition 2 (T2) will be staged in the parking lot of Ken Carpenter Park. Each participant will be assigned a space along the bike racks for their running gear. Athletes must dismount their bike 5 feet prior to entering the transition area.

Run Course (4.0 miles)

The run course is through residential streets and a scenic bike path. There will be three water stops on the course.

Athlete Parking

Athletes must park at Costco Wholesale (250 N. Randall Rd., Lake in the Hills). Please be advised that there is no parking at the Indian Trail Beach or Ken Carpenter Park parking lots. After parking, athletes should do the following:

• Ride bike to T2 
• Prepare T2 area for the bike-to-run transition
• Get body-marked
• Ride bike to T1
• Prepare T1 area for the swim-to-bike transition and prepare for start of the race  
• Relax until start of the race

Spectator parking

Spectator parking is located at Ryder Park (1216 Crystal Lake Road), Safety Education Center (1115 Crystal Lake Road) and Indian Prairie Park (off of Miller Road). Please be advised that there is no parking at the Indian Trail Beach or Ken Carpenter Park parking lots.

There will be Finisher Medals, plus the following awards: 

$250 - 1st Pace Overall M&F
$150 - 2nd Place Overall M&F
$100 - 3rd Place Overall M&F

Fastest Swim Split Award M&F
Fastest Bike Split Award M&F
Fastest Run Split Award M&F

1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Age Group Awards

-) 2019 Race Information 
-) 2018 Race Information

2017 Results at: athlinks.com 

2016 Results at: raceresults360.com or athlinks.com 
2015 Results at: onlineraceresults.com or athlinks.com 
2014 Results at: mattoonmultisport.com or athlinks.com 
2013 Results at: athlinks.com 
2012 Results at: athlinks.com 
2011 Results at: athlinks.com 

2010 Results at: athlinks.com 
2009 Results at: athlinks.com 
2008 Results at: onlineraceresults.com or athlinks.com 
2007 Results at: onlineraceresults.com or athlinks.com