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Indoor Triathlon swimmers

Come join us for the 2026 FFC Indoor Triathlon, powered by Grit Endurance! This is a great opportunity for athletes of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you are looking to complete your first triathlon in a controlled environment or challenge yourself to improve your performance, this race is for you!

Race Dates and Locations:

  • Saturday, February 28 at 8:00 AM
  • FFC Union Station (444 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60606)
  • $65 per athlete – To register, visit the ‘Leagues & Events’ section in FFC+ app

What’s included with your race entry:

  • Finisher’s Certificate
  • $15 off a Grit Endurance Swim Lesson
  • $15 off a FFC massage

Race structure:

  • Waves start every 25 minutes
  • 10-minute pool swim
  • 15-minute transition to spin bikes
  • 30-minute bike
  • 5-minute transition to treadmills
  • 20-minute run

How it will work and FAQs:

  • Waves of 4 athletes will start the race every 25 minutes, beginning at 8:00 AM. Your wave time will be first come first serve based on your registration order (i.e, the first 4 registrants start at 8:00 AM, next 4 at 8:25 AM, etc.). Final start times will be communication about 3 days prior to the race start.
  • Athletes will have access to the pool for 15 minutes prior to their wave to warm up.
  • Race results will be based on total distance covered during the swim, bike and run portions based on the following weighting system:
    -Swim: 10x distance covered
    -Bike: 1x distance covered
    -Run: 3x distance covered
  • Athletes will have access to the locker rooms, showers, drinking fountains, etc., but should bring their own nutrition/hydration as needed.
  • Athletes should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to their wave time to check in, get changed, and get to the pool for the swim start (you must be on time to your wave start in order to participate!).
  • The pool is 24.6 yards long and is a maximum of 4 feet and 3 inches deep.
Happy Thanksgiving sign

Join us during Thanksgiving weekend for some fun, themed Group Fitness classes! View the lineup of classes below, then reserve your space in the FFC+ app.

Elmhurst 

Friday, November 28

  • FriendsGiving Formula 94 Team Teach (60 Min): 9:30 AM with Lila A & Cori H

East Lakeview 

Friday, November 28

  • Black Friday Body Blast Team Teach: 12 PM with David & Matt
  • ThanksSPINNING Team Teach: 11:15 AM

Lincoln Park 

Friday, November 28

  • Black Friday Body Blast: 11 AM with Lois

Oak Park 

Thursday, November 27

  • ThankSPINNING Fundraiser for Beyond Hunger: 8:00 – 10:30 AM with Craig (A food or monetary donation is required to participate).

Friday, November 28

  • Black Friday Body Blast: 9:15 AM with Kari

Park Ridge 

Friday, November 28

  • Black Friday Body Blast: 9:30 AM with Mari C

South Loop

Friday, November 28

  • Black Friday Body Blast: 10:30 AM with Nazha A
Children playing at daycare Kids Club

Join us for a night of fun and games at this month’s Parents’ Night Out on Saturday, November 15 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM! We take the kids while you enjoy an evening at the theater, a romantic dinner, time with friends, or quiet time with your partner. We will be playing games in the gym and watching a movie in the Kids’ Club.

Registration ends Thursday, November 13. Stop by the Kid’s Club to pre-register or contact Jaime at jmules@ffc.com for more information.

A group of runners participating in a turkey trot

If you are running the Dan Gibbons 5K Turkey Trot or cheering on family members on Thursday, November 27, make FFC Elmhurst your pre-race, post-race, and cheering destination. Members and guests are welcome. Doors open at 7:00 AM. Enjoy hot chocolate, post-race stretching, and adult beverages for those 21+. Stop by the club after your race and show your race number to receive a complimentary beverage.

Contact Aaron at aaron.smith@ffc.com with any questions.

Kids participating in a turkey trot

Friends and family, please join us on Thanksgiving morning at 8:00 AM for our 5th annual Drumstick Dash. Children of all ages will race 200m along Addison Ave from 1st Ave to 2nd Ave. Schedule of events: 8:00 AM – Ages 2–5; 8:10 AM – Ages 6+.

Please RSVP to Jaime at jmules@ffc.com if you plan on making it out. A hot coco and bloody mary bar will follow at FFC’s Local’84 Cafe after the Turkey Trot!