Join Us in 2024

Whether you’re a first-time triathlete or a seasoned veteran, we have a race opportunity for you. Don’t get stressed about training and fundraising: We’re committed to making absolutely sure you succeed.

 

Chicago Triathlon
August 24th or 25th

Arguably one of the greatest triathlons in the world, the Chicago Triathlon is a world-class event raced in the heart of downtown Chicago. Offering a SuperSprint Distance on the 24th, and Sprint and Olympic Distance on the 25th, the Chicago Triathlon is the second-largest triathlon in the world and an international destination race. As the largest charity fundraising team for the last seven years, we are a commanding presence on race morning. We have a completion rate that is second to none, so if you cross the start line, you will cross the finish line.

Signing up for the Chicago Tri Team will get you a full training plan, coached in-person group workouts in Chicago, open water swim training, daily workout emails, a Team Bright Side kit to race in, a ticket to our Inspiration Dinner, and a guaranteed slot in a race that sells out every year. The fundraising minimum is $1250.

Music City Triathlon
June 2nd

We are thrilled to announce the newest race in the Team Bright Side portfolio: The Music City Triathlon in the iconic city of Nashville, TN. This early season tri sneaks in before the blistering Summer heat. Athletes dive off General Jackson Showboat into the Cumberland River for a peppy swim before mounting your bike and riding on a completely closed Ellington Parkway.

I repeat: This is a river swim and a completely closed bike course. Then you finish your run right next to Nissan Stadium. That’s where Taylor Swift played!

Signing up for our Music City Tri Team will get you a full training plan on TrainingPeaks tailored to your individual needs as an athlete, 24/7 access to your coach, daily workout emails, discounts on gear, a Team Bright Side race kit and your race bib. Fundraising minimum is $1000 for individuals or $1500 for relay teams.

Escape from Alcatraz
June 9th

For our seasoned athletes who would like a bigger challenge in their triathlon season, we have partnered with The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. This bucket list, Olympic distance race starts with a jump from the ferry into San Francisco Bay - and then things REALLY get interesting.

Signing up for this race will get you a full training plan on TrainingPeaks tailored to your individual needs as an athlete, 24/7 access to your coach, daily workout emails, discounts on travel & bike shipping, a Team Bright Side race kit and a guaranteed slot into a race that can only be entered via lottery. The fundraising minimum for this race is $2000.

 

Chicago Kid’s Triathlon
August 24th

The Chicago Kid’s Tri happens on the Saturday before the Chicago Triathlon. The race has two divisions - one for kids ages 7-10 and another for kids ages 11-14. While there will be kids competing who are national champions in their divisions, the athlete who goes out to have fun is the one who rules the day. Seriously. You can walk the swim, you can have streamers on your bike, and you can do whatever dance the kids on the TikTok are doing these days across the finish line. Signing up for this race gets you a guaranteed slot into the Chicago Kid’s Tri. The fundraising minimum for this race is $250.

Bright Side Swim School
COMING SOON

Does your swim stroke need some help? Or, um, do you need to develop a swim stroke from scratch? Of course you do!

Look no further than Team Bright Side’s Swim School. Coach Nic Ruley and Coach Dana Pierik will be running a 5-session swim technique course that will get your ready for the Chicago Triathlon or other Fall multisport races.

The level 1 course will focus on:

  • Comfort and balance in the water

  • Combatting swim anxiety

  • Proper breathing techniques

  • Building a swim stroke from scratch

The level 2 course will focus on:

  • Swim mechanics at each stage of the stroke

  • Developing power and speed

  • Swimming faster and farther while using less energy

Both courses include video stroke analysis and strategies for moving to the open water. Classes are held at UIC Sport and Fitness Center at 828 S. Wolcott.

ANY Race You Want!
Various Dates

Let’s say that you bought a bib and you want to fundraise anyway. Or let’s say that you bought a bib for a race that we don’t have a HUGE crew going to, but you want to sign up and start a rally?

This is the place for you!

Our athletes have trained for Ironman Wisconsin, Ironman Florida, Steelhead 70.3, Des Moines 70.3, Chattanooga 70.3, and Madison 70.3. You will get a private TrainingPeaks account and a custom-made training plan that fits your life, and schedule, and … well … gets you to your race well-trained. If your interest is piqued, click the link below to get you in our atmosphere.

We’ll grab your name, your races, and send you information on the next step, including fundraising, ordering your kit and more.

Ain’t no race we’ll say no to! We got an entire planet to change.