Thousands to participate in Chicago Triathlon this weekend
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Thousands of people will be participating in running, biking, and walking for the annual Chicago Triathlon happening this weekend.
The event is Saturday and Sunday across Grant Park, DuSable Lake Shore Drive, and Foster Beach.
The children and junior triathletes at Foster Avenue Beach on happens on Saturday before the adult groups get rolling on Sunday.
Several different race options will be available from the super sprint to the ultimate triple challenge.
That's a 1.63-mile-long swim, a 46-mile bike ride, and a nearly 11-mile run.
More than 7,500 athletes are expected to participate with 175 taking on the triple challenge.
Registration is still open.
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— Chicago Triathlon (@ChicagoTri) August 25, 2023