The Forge Off Road Sprint Triathlon is a unique event that offers an exhilarating, adventurous experience for triathletes of all abilities, including beginners to professionals.

The race venue is at The Forge: Lemont Quarries, the outdoor adventure park in Lemont, Illinois. The course runs through the Park and the adjoining trails of the Heritage Quarries Recreation Area and I&M Trails, located adjacent to historic downtown Lemont.  Athletes and spectators will enjoy views of the Park’s exhilarating attractions and natural ecosystem, which includes the historic I&M Canal and multiple quarry lakes. 

The sprint distance race will be an ~515-yard swim, 10.7 mile bike, and a 3 Mile trail run.  Triathletes can prepare for a challenge that includes:

•    Open water swimming in the natural spring-fed Forge Quarry with a time trial start from the dock,
•    Two Lap bike course on crushed limestone trails and some gravel roads,
•    Mixed terrain out and back run including crushed limestone and a section of MTB and single-track trails, 
•    Transition located at the Mount, the Forge’s entertainment stage and lawn area, 
•    Post-race fun with music and food and drinks, with samples from ForgeFire Adventure Dining from the Foundry at the Forge, and Beer from Pollyanna Brewing, and,
•    Unique t-shirts and awards.

For More Information and to Register (Deadline July 8, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.):  https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Lemont/TheForgeTriathlon

Directions:  www.forgeparks.com/directions