Zion, Illinois : August 20-21, 2005

Race Venue:

Illinois Beach State Park, West Wadsworth Drive, Zion, IL 60099

Registration and the race start, finish and transitions take place at the Illinois Beach Resort located within the park at #1 Lake Front Drive, Zion, IL.

Distances:

Saturday: Tri-America Kids Distance
Sunday: International and Sprint Distance

Overview:

The Illinois Beach State Park is the only remaining beach ridge shoreline left in the state. There are more than 650 species of plants in the dunes area alone, making for wonderful sights while on a nature stroll. During the 1700's, this area was part of the "Three Fires" of the Algonquin Nation, the Potawatomi, Chippewa and Ottawa Indians. In 1948, Illinois acquired the lands for preservation and have left them in all their natural splendor. Experience the sound of the loon in the marshland, or follow a family of white-tailed deer along the shore as you approach the resort. You're sure to enjoy the tranquil beauty of this unspoiled natural resource. There are plenty of activities in the park.

What to See and Do:

• Six Flags Great America, the premier theme park in the Mid-West.
• Cuneo Museum and Gardens
• Gurnee Mills, the world’s largest outlet shopping mall, with a mile-long concourse lined with stores
• Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum in Chicago, IL (55 miles)
• Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, IL (53 miles)
• Bristol Renaissance Fair in Kenosha, WI (10 miles)
• Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, IL 53 miles)
• Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, IL (26 miles)
• Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, IL (55 miles)
• Great Lakes Naval Training Center in North Chicago, IL (14 miles)
• Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, IL (50 miles)
• Milwaukee County Zoo in Milwaukee, WI (53 miles)
• Milwaukee Public Museum in Milwaukee, WI (49 miles)
• Ravinia Music Festival in Highland Park, IL (26 miles)
• Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL (55 miles)

Airport:

International airports in Chicago and Milwaukee are less than an hour' drive away.

Local Websites

Lake County, IL

Illinois Beach State Park

Race Information

Detailed race information including the event weekend timeline, course maps, and venue information can be found here.

Race Registration and packet pick-up takes place at the Illinois Beach Resort inside Illinois Beach Sate Park.

Event Discussion:

A wealth of information can be found through the support of other athletes on the Sommer Sports Discussion Forum. Following the race post your race report and thank the awesome volunteers in this public forum.

Volunteers:

Be part of all the excitement at one of Sommer Sport's events. Your support is always welcome! Whether you have just a couple of hours to spare, or the entire day, your help will make a difference. Grab a bunch of friends, family or co-workers and create a team to staff one of the water stations located along the course. Positions are available to fit any schedule. Volunteer now!

Registration:

For the Sprint triathlon, registration is open to individuals ages 9 and above. For the International distance triathlon, registration is open to individuals aged 15 and older, and two or three person relay teams. Click here to view our registration policies.

COURSE LIMIT - 800 Participants

Entry Fees

You may register online here for all TriAmerica events.

	Current Regular Entry Fee
Sprint - Single Event	$60
International - Single Event	$85
Relay - Single Event	$140
TriKidz - Single Event	$30

 

Club and Group Discounts!

Sommer Sports offers a great discounted race entry program for clubs, groups, and active military organizations. Groups can save as much as 40% off the regular entry fees. Click here for more info.

Questions?

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section. You'll find answers to the most commonly asked questions concerning everything from ChampionChip timing to USA Triathlon. Click here to view our registration and refund/transfer policies. A wealth of information can also be found through the support of other athletes on the Sommer Sports Discussion Forum.