Woodridge Mini-Triathlon supports local charities

WOODRIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- The Woodridge Rotary Club hosts the biggest mini-triathlon in Chicago area on Sunday, August 16.

The proceeds from the annual event help several charities, including West Suburban Community Pantry, Family Shelter Services, Metropolitan Family Services, Special Olympics Illinois, and Hopes Front Door.

The triathlon begins at 7:00am with the swim event at 8301 S. Janes Avenue in Woodridge. Race Director Mike Adams, and Race Volunteer Debbie Mascitti, joined ABC 7 live from the triathlon.

Woodridge Rotary 16th Annual Mini Triathlon

Date: August 16, 2015

Hours:

Main Event Timeline:

5:00AM Parking Lot Opens (BIB #'s required for Main Parking Lot)

5:30-6:30AM Check-in / Packet Pick Up / Get Body Markings w/ BIB #'s

5:30AM Bike Transition Area Opens (BIB #'s required to access transition area)

6:15AM Bike Transition Area Closed to all non-athletes

6:40AM Race Director Race Review/General Announcements

6:45AM National Anthem

6:50-7:00AM Report to assigned pools and line up in consecutive numerical order by BIB number

Timing Chips (ankle bands) will be handed out at swim start locations.

7:00AM Race starts with swim event, swimmer entry every 20 seconds

(Race order: Swim - Bike - Run)

Address: 8301 S. Janes Avenue, Woodridge, IL 60517

Admission: Main Event: $60/Person KiDs Event $50/Person

Can people still come out and join at the time of our interview? Yes, spectators are welcome /

event ends approximately at 11:45 A.M.

Is this open to the public? Yes

How can people get involved after the talkback? Spectators/cheerleaders along the route & attend

post event activities (award announcements, sponsor/vendor area, food & beverage, music)

For more information:

Event Information: www.woodridgerotary.org / under the "Mini Triathlon" tab

On-line Registration: https://register.itsracetime.com/Register/groups/default.aspx?newgroup=true&event=30344