Above / Update Aug. 2, 2015 / Sunday morning teen volunteers arrived at 5AM to prepare to cheer for finishing runners who participated in the swim, bike, run event known as the Naperville Sprint Triathlon. For race results, visit raceresults360.com.  Congratulations to all participants!
Original post Aug. 1 / As spectators gather to cheer on participants, residents and interested parties are reminded of street closures and parking restrictions that will be in effect throughout the Experience Triathlon and Naperville Sprint Triathlon taking place at 7 AM on Sun., Aug. 2.
Above / On Saturday, organizers set the stage for Sunday’s triathlon throughout the Centennial Beach Parking lot and the Naperville Riverwalk.  The triathlon includes a 400 meter swim at Centennial Beach Park pool followed by a 20K bike and a 5K run.
The triathlon starts and ends at Centennial Beach near downtown Naperville.
A color-coded map of the race route, times and locations of street closures, parking restrictions and tow-away zones is available at http://www.naperville.il.us/emplibrary/Special_Events/TCP-2015NapervilleSprintTriathlon.pdf.
The triathlon route streets will be closed beginning at approximately 6AM and remain closed until approximately noon.
Above / Centennial Beach Parking Lot is numbered and prepared to welcome participants early Sunday.
The race route only will be a no parking, tow zone from 5AM Â to noon on that day and notice will be posted accordingly. The streets of the race route are re-opened to vehicular traffic and the no parking, tow zone signs removed as soon as the Naperville Police Department determines it is appropriate based on public safety.
Motorists should expect delays throughout the morning hours in and around the race area and take alternate routes or allow extra time to get to their destination.
For more information on the City of Naperville, visit www.naperville.il.us.
Cheers and enjoy a good race. Celebrate safely.
Run, Walk, Bike
From now through Thanksgiving Day when the Noon Lions Club hosts it annual Turkey Trot 5K, many walks and runs are planned at various locations in Naperville. Most are family-friendly events that benefit a worthy cause or two. Registration is now in progress for many of those events.
For instance, Sun., Aug. 9, is the 19th Annual Naperville Rotary Ride, a casual bike ride beginning and ending from Commissioners’ Park with several choice routes.
Be mindful that many of these events come with street closures. Note the 3rd Annual Naperville Marathon, is Sun., Nov. 8.
Find the listing for Runs and Walks on this website that also features the schedule for running events throughout the year that begins with the St. Paddy’s Day 5K in March, hosted by the Rotary Club of Naperville/Sunrise. Thanks.
