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10th Annual Twilight 5k Run/Walk/Roll & Post Race Party
Come join the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) for our 1
0th Annual Twilight 5k Run/Walk/Roll on September 9th at the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest presented by NorthShore University HealthSystem!
To celebrate Twilight's 10th anniversary we are hosting a Children's Fun Run (free to kids 10 and under) just before the start of the 5k race. But the fun doesn't stop at the finish line! Come join the after party and enjoy the music of Suede Stout and Lynette Foss, BBQ, games, and microbrew beer!
All of the proceeds will go to year round programming and financial assistance to GLASA athletes. Awards and prizes will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each category. Online registration is open through September 7th. Register now at
www.glasatwilight.org
to join in on the fun!
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The Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend in and around Downtown Naperville  and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: national and local musicians on two stages, Family Fun Land, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo, a parade and a few running events.
On Monday, there is the Fling Mile that starts at 8:45am and the 5K starts at 9:00am.
This year on the main stage, we are bringing Emily Ann Roberts and LANCO Friday night, Cinderella's Tom Keifer and Bret Michaels Saturday night, and Soul Asylum and Barenaked Ladies Sunday night. Sunday afternoon, from 3-5pm, we have a Meet and Greet with Miranda "Lou" May of Disney Channel's "Bunk'd." Tickets are now available for purchase at LastFling.org.
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Current Issue
August/September 2017
Official Transamerica Chicago Triathlon Program
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Free Event Photos
Chicago Athlete is the first place to look for photos from all the big races in Chicagoland. Go to our
Facebook Page
for photos updated hours after races end.
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Calendar of Events
Looking for upcoming endurance events in Chicago? Check out
Chicago Athlete's
event calendar
for the largest event guide in the Midwest.
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 The Weekend at a Glance
If you haven't looked at the Official Transamerica Triathlon Program yet, here's a quick look at the schedule for race weekend:
Friday, Aug. 25
1 - 8 p.m.: Chicago Triathlon Multisport & Fitness Expo - Chicago Hilton
Saturday, Aug. 26
5:30 a.m.: Transition Open - Foster Beach
7 a.m.: Life Time Kids Tri Chicago Race Start - Foster Beach
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Chicago Triathlon Multisport & Fitness Expo - Chicago Hilton
10 a.m.: Kids Tri Awards Ceremony - Foster Beach
11:30 a.m.: SuperSprint Tri Awards Ceremony - Foster Beach
2 p.m.: Transition Open - DuSable Harbor
Sunday, Aug. 27
4 a.m.: Transition Open - DuSable Harbor
6 a.m.: International Race Start - Lake Shore Drive at Balbo Drive
8 a.m.: Finish Festival Open - Finish Area
8:45 a.m.: Sprint Race Start - Lake Shore Drive at Balbo Drive
Noon: Awards Ceremony - Finish Area
2 p.m.: Finish Festival Closes
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Course Map
Whether your racing or spectating this weekend, keep the Chicago Triathlon course map handy!
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Local Triathlete Profile: Karis Youngblood
In honor of the 35th Annual Chicago Triathlon this month, we spoke with four different local triathletes about their stories, and each week leading up to it we'll share a new one.
This week, read about Karis Youngblood from Infinity Multisport. After an ankle injury kept her from running for awhile, Youngblood discovered swimming and biking, and never stopped. She did her first Chicago Triathlon in 2010.
"Don't be so hard on yourself, find a community that supports you and pushes you. Find a coach and group to train with; the bond that you create with folks that you've sweat with, cried with, progressed with, and succeeded with is like none other. Encourage somebody else too," Youngblood says.
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 #TBT: 35 Years of the Chicago Triathlon
While you're swimming in Lake Michigan and riding along Lake Shore Drive at this year's Transamerica Chicago Triathlon, you may ask yourself, how did this all start?
Well, it almost didn't. In early 1982, Jan Caille and a group of his friends had the idea to bring a triathlon to Chicago, but they hit some bumps along the way.
Read about how what is now known as one of the world's largest triathlons started as an idea from an injured Chicago athlete.
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Find Chicago Athlete's Booth at the Expo!
We've got some awesome giveaways this year, find our booth at the Multisport & Fitness Expo for a chance to win Chicago Athlete swag.
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Race Results from August 17 to August 23
View all past race results
online.
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Calendar of Events from August 24 to August 30
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August 27
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Local Discounts, Deals and Price Increase Alerts
Race Directors: Have a discount code or price increase for your upcoming event? We encourage you to submit them to
editor@mychicagoathlete.com to provide to subscribers!
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