North Shore Youth Triathlon
About this race
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.
Pick your distance
Triathlon
Youth Triathlon 11-14 Year Old
Swim 200 yards Bike 5 miles Run 1.2 miles Each athlete will be required to be a USAT member (purchased at check out). Athletes can purchase a 1-day event membership ($10) that is only good for the date of this triathlon or a premier membership ($25) that is good for all events from date of purchase until the athlete turns 18.
Youth Triathlon 7-10 Year Old
100 yard Bike 2.5 miles Run 0.7 miles Each athlete will be required to be a USAT member (purchased at check out). Athletes can purchase a 1-day event membership ($10) that is only good for the date of this triathlon or a premier membership ($25) that is good for all events from date of purchase until the athlete turns 18.
Youth Triathlon 11-14 Year Old Relay
A team of 2 or 3 athletes will complete the following: Swim 200 yards Bike 5 miles Run 1.2 miles Each athlete will be required to be a USAT member (purchased at check out). Athletes can purchase a 1-day event membership ($10) that is only good for the date of this triathlon or a premier membership ($25) that is good for all events from date of purchase until the athlete turns 18.
Youth Triathlon 7-10 Year Old Relay
A team of 2 or 3 athletes will complete the following: 100 yard Bike 2.5 miles Run 0.7 miles Each athlete will be required to be a USAT member (purchased at check out). Athletes can purchase a 1-day event membership ($10) that is only good for the date of this triathlon or a premier membership ($25) that is good for all events from date of purchase until the athlete turns 18.
Swimrun
Youth Triathlon Splash & Dash 5-6 Year Old
Swim distance flexible based on skill and comfort level Run 0.5 mile Each athlete will be required to be a USAT member (purchased at check out). Athletes can purchase a 1-day event membership ($10) that is only good for the date of this triathlon or a premier membership ($25) that is good for all events from date of purchase until the athlete turns 18.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Evanston, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 7:50 PM local time (CDT) in Evanston on August 16, 2026 — 13h 50m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 8 Evanston events
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