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.
- Promote year-round employee health & well-being
- Work hard, play hard! Train and race as a team
- Build employee engagement through physical fitness and fundraising for pediatric cancer research at Lurie Children’s
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 worldz’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
To raise as much money as possible for pediatric cancer research at Lurie Children’s. Each participant (individual or relay team member) is required to raise a minimum of $250 for Lurie Children's by Friday, August 1.
The Perks
- Reserved registration and team racking in the transition area.
- Awesome fundraising incentives and prizes for our top 3 fundraisers:
- First Place: The Full Triathlete Experience
- Garmin NEO 3M Smart Trainer
- Garmin NEO 3M Smart Trainer
- Tacx Rollable Trainer Mat
- Synergy Hyperion Elite Fullsleeve Wetsuit
- Cannot be exchanged for another item or redeemed for cash
- Synergy Triathlon Transition Bag
- Varlo Swag Bag: a Varlo canvas tote, Varlo water bottle, and Varlo t-shirt
- Second Place: The Training Experience
- Garmin Edge 1050 Premium Cycling Computer
- Synergy SwimSkin SynSkin
- Varlo Tempus 1 Backpack: A fully encompassing storage essential for all elements of life including swim, bike run, and everything in-between. Made with a sturdy water-resistant outer to help keep contents dry. The Tempus 1 has a large inner compartment for all your stowing needs and 4 external compartments.
- Varlo Swag Bag: a Varlo canvas tote, Varlo water bottle, and Varlo t-shirt
- Third Place: The Run Experience
- Garmin Forerunner 965
- Men’s Supertri Mezza Sleeved Triathlon Suit or Women’s Core Summit Triathlon Suit
- Pursuit Socks: Introducing Varlo Socks, the reliable choice for all-day comfort! These mid-weight socks are designed with your comfort in mind.
- Varlo Swag Bag: a Varlo canvas tote, Varlo water bottle, and Varlo t-shirt
- Swim clinic series ($350 fundraising minimum).
- Early packet pick-up ($350 fundraising minimum).
Ways to Win
- The team that raises the most money for Lurie Children’s wins the Champion of Hope Award.
- 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
- International Distance: 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run
* Aquabike and duathlon (bike/run) options are available.
