The Course
The US Women's Racing Series - Naperville Triathlon takes place in and around downtown Naperville with the swim at Centennial Beach at the Naperville Park District. There will be some minor changes to the course this year. As soon as they are available we will make the new maps and descriptions available here.
If for any reason you are unable to complete the event, you must report to the timing tent, located at the finish line and turn in your chip. This is mandatory so that we will have a record of all participants for your safety and for the peace of mind for your friends and family.
The Swim
Distance - .75 kilometers/.46 miles
The swim course takes place in the Centennial Beach Reservoir. The course is guided by lane markers and swim buoys and is supervised by a large team of lifeguards. You enter the water on the north end of the sand beach, swim east, turnaround at the swim buoy, then swim west towards the beach. You will then turnaround at the swim buoy, swim back east, turnaround at the swim buoy, swim back west towards the beach, turnaround at the swim buoy, swim back east, turnaround at the swim buoy, then swim back west towards the sand beach and exit the water.
The Bike
Distance - 22.8 kilometers/14.2 miles
The bike course is a 2 loop course that takes place on paved roadways throughout the Naperville area. The course is flat and the surface is in good condition. Bike lanes are marked with cones and there will be police officers and marshals to guide athletes throughout the course. Cyclists exit the transition area and go east on Jackson Ave. to Eagle St. Turn right on Eagle St and continue to Aurora Ave. Turn left on Aurora Ave and continue to Webster St. Turn right onto Webster and continue to Hillside Rd. Turn right on Hillside Rd. and continue to West St. Turn left on West St. Cyclists continue south on West St. until Rickert Dr. At Rickert Dr., make a left onto Rickert Dr., then make a right onto 75th St. Continue west on 75th until Book Rd. Make a right on Book Rd., then make a right on Rickert Dr. Continue east on Rickert Dr., then make a left onto West St. Continue north on West St. until Aurora Ave. Make a right onto Aurora Ave.
Lap 2: Continue on Aurora Ave. to Webster St. and complete a second loop of the course.
Finish: Make a left onto Jackson Ave., then make a left into the transition area.
The Run
Distance - 5 kilometers/3.1 miles 
After exiting the transition on the south side of the parking lot, head back towards Centennial beach. Before entering Centennial Beach head South to the river. Once at the river, turn left (head East) along the river walk. At the covered bridge, turn right (heading South) and follow the path to Aurora Ave. Continue West on Aurora Ave to the turn around at River Rd. Head back East to the parking lot of Riverwalk Park. Head North through the parking lot to the wooden bridge. After crossing the bridge, turn left and follow the path to the finish line!!!
Note: The course is subject to change and distances are approximate. A final course description will be available at the course talk.
The Transition Area
Transition takes place in the Centennial Beach parking lot. The asphalt lot is located near the beach house and adjacent to Jackson Ave. The transition area is secured/fenced & numbered bike racks are provided.
