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Rotary Club to Host 13th Annual Mini Triathlon Next Month

Chicagoland's largest mini triathlon is set for Sunday, Aug. 19, at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park and the surrounding area.

The event that draws hundreds of athletes, both adults and kids, to Woodridge will take place next month.

Registration is now open for the 13th annual mini triathlon. The Chicago area's largest mini triathlon is a cooperative effort between the Rotary Club, and , and will be held Sunday, Aug. 19, at and the surrounding area.

There will be two races: a main race and the kids race.

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The main race, which consists of a 250-yard swim (10 pool lengths), 6.2-mile bike ride and a 2-mile run, begins at 7 a.m., with athlete check-in starting at 5:45 a.m.

The kids race, for ages 7 to 12, consists of a 100-yard swim (four pool lengths), 3.1-mile bike ride and a one-mile run. That race will begin at 10:30 a.m., with athlete check-in starting at 9:30 a.m.

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More than 700 athletes participated in last year's event.

Details for this year's event can be found on the Woodridge Rotary Club’s website. Click here to register online.

Rates for the main race are $50 for individuals and $40 per team member.  Race fee includes official timing by Race Time, Inc., athletic T-shirt, water, food snacks, sponsor giveaways, and awards. Vendors will also be on-site to provide support services and offer their products throughout the day's event. For kids, rates are $40 for individuals individual and $30 per team member, and includes  official timing by Race Time, Inc., T-shirt, water, food snacks, sponsor giveaways, and awards.

Space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to register as soon as possible.


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