North Shore Youth Triathlon

About the Event

We invite youth between the ages of 5 and 14 to join us at the North Shore Youth Triathlon (NSYT). The NSYT challenges youth to develop fitness and achieve their personal best while having fun!

The NSYT is hosted by the not-for-profit Evanston-based OWLS (Open Water Lake Swimmers) and draws on over fifteen years of experience inspiring youth through triathlon.

The event is held at Evanston Township High School. This includes a pool swim, closed to traffic bike course, and run on ETHS grounds.

Event Distances:

11-14 year old: Swim 200 yards, Bike 5 miles, Run 1.2 miles

7-10 year old: swim 100 yard, Bike 2.5 miles, Run 0.7 miles

5-6 year old splash & dash: swim flexible based on skill and comfort level, Run 0.5 mile

*For need based scholarship, please contact Craig Strong at precisionmultisport@gmail.com

*If your child would like to race in a different age category than their current age for any reason (Ex: shorter or longer swim), please register them for their current age group and then email precisionmultisport@gmail.com so we can make the change for you.

Packet Pick Up:
Friday, August 14th 5-7:00 PM

Saturday August 15th 4-7:00 PM

Both packet pickups will be located at ETHS in the grassy area near the pool entrance off of Dodge Avenue, north of Door 1.

Races Offered

Youth Triathlon 11-14 Year Old

Aug 16, 2026

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08:00

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$50.00

Youth Triathlon 11-14 Year Old Relay

Aug 16, 2026

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08:00

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$90.00

Youth Triathlon 7-10 Year Old

Aug 16, 2026

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08:30

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$50.00

Youth Triathlon 7-10 Year Old Relay

Aug 16, 2026

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08:30

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$90.00

Youth Triathlon Splash & Dash 5-6 Year Old

Aug 16, 2026

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Evanston.

thermostat Temperature

18.7° / 26.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.6° / 26.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 53m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:59

nightlight Sunset

19:48

About Evanston

Learn more about the host city, Evanston.

Evanston is a city in the North Shore region of Illinois along the shores of Lake Michigan. Evanston has many identities: college town, dining destination, cultural center and gateway to the wealthy North Shore, although the city itself is anything but homogeneous in regards to economic status, culture and race.