World’s Best Races
- By Courtney Baird
- Published Jun 7, 2012
- Updated Jun 11, 2012 at 10:23 AM UTC
Olympic-distance races you can’t miss
Chicago Triathlon
Chicago, Aug. 24–26
The Chicago Triathlon is a race that must be done at least once in your life to experience its sheer enormity. With 10,000 triathletes running through the streets of Chicago over the two-day event, the race is one of the biggest in the world.
Chicagotriathlon.com
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USAT Age Group National Championships
Burlington, Vt., Aug. 18
Race the USAT Age Group National Championships and you get to test your mettle against some of the country’s fastest age-groupers, as well as chase a national title—a rare opportunity for any athlete who isn’t in college or a professional. But even if a national title isn’t on your bucket list, the championships are traditionally held in stunning locales fit for family vacations. This year it’s in picturesque college town Burlington, Vt. Usatriathlon.org/events
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