FFC West Loop
Club Programming

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.