Map and notes courtesy Lifetime Chicago Triathlon.
International Distance-1.5K; Sprint Distance-.75K
The swim is in Monroe Street Harbor. The start line for all races is 925 Yards south of the Chicago Yacht Club.
The swim finish line for all races is 100 yards south of the Chicago Yacht Club. The sprint event swimmers head directly north parallel with the lake wall and exit 100 yrds before the Yacht Club.
The International distance swimmers begin by swimming south for the first 380 yards and then turn back north for the remainder of the leg. The pro competitors use the international course.
