
From the Organizer
Don't miss Tom's Try-athlon! This friendly competition promotes exercise in a fun and energetic way. Kids will show off their skills and athleticism by participating in the three traditional triathlon events: swimming, biking, and running.*
*Failure to wear a bike helmet during the entire bike portion will result in disqualification.
Event starts promptly at 8am!
Age Groups:
6-8
9-11
12-14
Registration Information:
$25 per participant January 1 to January 8
$30 per participant January 9 to March 31
$35 April 1 to May 30
$40 May 31 to June 3
Online registration ends June 3 at 11:59pm
Shirt size is not guaranteed after May 9.
Event Check-In and Packet Pick Up:
Saturday, June 5, 2027 from 6:30-7:30am. Staff will also be available to answer any questions.
Race Distances (all are approximate and are subject to change)
Age Swim (yards) Bike (miles) Run (miles)
6-8 25 1.3 .6
9-11 75 2.6 1.2
12-14 125 3.9 1.7
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
55°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lisle-Morton Arboretum, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
8,028
as of 2023
Elevation
674 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Tom's Try-athlon Oak Brook Park District, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Daisy Dash
3 miles away
Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th
4 miles away
Chicago Highlands Club
4 miles away
Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival
5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tom's Try-athlon Oak Brook Park District
Jun 5, 2027