Join the inaugural Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon in Litchfield, Illinois! With multiple race options available, athletes will kick off with a beach start at beautiful Lake Lou Yaeger, followed by a scenic bike ride through flat, picturesque country roads. The run portion takes you on a stunning tour of the lake area, winding through campsites and offering breathtaking views of the water and surrounding nature.

This exciting first-year event marks the beginning of the triathlon season- sign up HERE!

Race Day Basics:
5:00am - 6:15am - onsite race day packet pickup.
5:30am – Transition Opens – check in bike and gear. Athletes only in the transition area, we will check your wrist band that you will find in your packet. You will rack your bike according to your race number. Look for your number at the end of each rack. Bikes must be racked in alternating directions, preferably by the seat.
5:45am – Wetsuit announcement – legal if water is 78 degrees or below. Not legal if it is over, and wetsuit optional if 78-82 degrees but this group will not be eligible for any awards or USAT points. 82 degrees or above – NO wetsuits allowed.
6:30am - Transition closes - you will NOT be allowed back in.
6:45am - ALL athletes join the MSE Crew at the swim start for a pre-race talk and line up to start.
7:00am – Swim starts begin.