Do you love being active? Our programs? Reading?  Join our charity team, WITS on the Go, when you participate in the Chicago Triathlon this year!  This is a great opportunity to not only fulfill your personal goals, but also a chance to become involved in the WITS community and train with friends.  

Whether you are an occasional runner, biker, swimmer or an ultimate fitness guru--WITS would love to have you on our team!  Each individual's athletic capability will always be different and our various training programs cater to this fact.  Our training program provides a suggested workout calendar as well as tips, seminars, and support necessary for all types of athletes to cross the finish line.

Registration

Registration and sign up is FREE when you race with WITS on the Go!  Simply register now to reach your personal goals and supporting the WITS mission.  Once you register with WITS on the Go, your registration is complete and your space is secure with the Chicago Triathlon race.

Event Information

Sunday, August 29th, 2010
Chicago's Foster Avenue Beach

The largest event of its kind, people come from all over the world to participate in Chicago's own triathlon.  This year will mark the 28th year of competition and spots fill up fast!  Race with WITS on the Go to secure your spot in this remarkable race and tribute your success not only to your personal accomplishments, but also for Chicago's youth!


                    International        Sprint
Swim           1.5K                      .75K
Bike             40K                       22K
Run              10K                       5K

The WITS on the Go triathlon team is composed of seasoned thriathletes as well as first-timers -- the enthusiasm is the same!  Choose to do the full International distance or the Sprint distance.  

RELAY TEAM
Not a swimmer, but your friend is?  Have another friend who is a runner?  Divide up the thriathlon with your friends and form a 3-person team.  For this option, please contact Ashley.

To learn more about the course, check out the Chicago Triathlon's official website.

Athlete Goals

Committing to WITS on the Go's triathlon team also means raising $500 that will go to WITS' five literacy programs in Chicago Public Schools.  There are many easy ways to fundraise and reach your goal...read more.

*For every athlete you recruit, take $50 off of your fundraising goal!

Athlete Benefits

• FREE event registration
• WITS training t-shirt
• WITS on the Go race day technical t-shirt
• Experienced coaches, support, and community
• WITS water bottle
• Personal fundraising page
• E-newsletters that provide nutrition, motivation, injury prevention, and training tips
• Bike repair workshop
• Transition discussion with a professional triathlete
• General best practices for triathlons
• Pre-race pasta dinner
• Race day tent with food and beverages and a great place to meet friends and family
• Post-race celebration party
• Enabling children with the POWER TO READ!

Because Reading Matters!

By racing with WITS on the Go, you are helping children receive the one-on-one attention they need and deserve.  This is an exciting year, as you will be on the first-ever WITS on the Go charity team!  Your participation is making a difference with every step taken-- from training in your WITS t-shirt, talking about your involvement, recruiting mroe athletes, and raising money-- everything helps WITS reach more and more children and providing them with a supportive and encouraging tutor and mentor.