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Indoor Triathlon swimmers

Come join us for the 2025 FFC Indoor Triathlon Series, 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, January 18 at 8:00 AM AND Saturday, March 8 at 8:00 AM
  • FFC Union Station (444 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60606)
  • $75 per person for one race | $125 per person for both races – register under booking services in the 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:

  • 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.)
  • 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
Party noise makers and confetti

Bring the family and join us on Thursday, December 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM to celebrate the six-year anniversary of FFC Elmhurst. The evening will include food, drink specials, and kids activities in the gymnasium including our bouncy house. Enjoy a complimentary guest day to share the experience with your friends. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Contact Scott at sl@ffc.com with any questions.

Santa hats on a string against gray wall

Have you told Santa what you want for the Holidays? Join us for pancakes and a photo with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 14 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Cafe. There will also be a fun craft to work on while you visit with friends and family around the Community Table!

Contact Jaime at jmules@ffc.com for more information.

A person playing the guitar

Join us on the following Fridays for live music on the outdoor pool deck from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Guests are welcome!

December 6: Scottie Long

December 13: Joe Moese of Corduroy Chicago

December 20: Szurko Trio

December 27: Chris Moran

For more information, contact Aaron at aaron.smith@ffc.com.

wine glass on table

Join us at the Club Lounge for our Wine Tasting events on Friday, December 6 and Friday, December 20 at 6:00 PM. Members and non-members are welcome. 

To RSVP, contact Aaron at aaron.smith@ffc.com.