Participate with thousands of athletes in fierce and fun competition to fundraise for pediatric cancer research at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (Lurie Children’s).
Join the Chicago Triathlon Corporate Challenge and be part of an exclusive network of prominent Chicago businesses with shared values.
- Boost employee health & well-being
- Foster collaboration and teamwork through shared achievement
- Support cutting-edge pediatric cancer research at Lurie Children’s
- Swim, bike, run, fundraise!
About the Chicago Triathlon
Held for the last 40 years in downtown Chicago, the Chicago Triathlon is the largest urban triathlon in the U.S. Featuring 8,000 participants, 38% of whom are first-time triathletes, the Chicago Triathlon is one of the world’s most accessible triathlons. From first-timers to seasoned veterans, kids to grandparents, age-group competitors to paratriathletes, the Chicago Triathlon has an experience for everyone on the shores of Lake Michigan.
About the Corporate Challenge
Our goal is to raise as much as possible for pediatric cancer research at Lurie Children’s. Every participant — whether competing individually or as part of a relay team—must raise a minimum of $250 for Lurie Children’s by Friday, July 31st 2026.
The Perks
- Priority Registration
- 10% Registration Discount
- Team Bike Racking on race day
- Custom Kick-Off Meetings
- Exclusive Access to clinics and discounts from local partners
- Awesome fundraising Incentives and prizes for our top 3 fundraisers - remove details on incentives and prizes until we have those sorted out for 2026
- Open Water Swim Clinics ($350 fundraising minimum)
- Early Packet Pick-Up ($500 fundraising minimum)
- Dedicated Account Manager
Ways to Win
- The team that raises the most money for Lurie Children’s wins the Living Proof Awards.
- The fastest team (top 10 finishers) wins the Tri-Cup.
- The team with the highest average per person fundraising wins a Private Packet Pick-Up in their office.
Available Distances
- Supersprint Distance: 0.23-mile swim, 6.2-mile bike, 1.5-mile run
- Sprint Distance: 0.47-mile swim, 15-mile bike, 3.1-mile run
- Olympic Distance: 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run
- Triple Challenge: 1.63-mile swim, 46.3-mile bike, 10.85-mile run
