Crystal Lake Aquathon - 2025

🏊‍♀️ Join Us for the 8th Annual Crystal Lake Aquathon

This exciting event takes place on Sunday, July 20th, 2025 at 5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL.

🎉 Event Overview

• Year: 2025 marks the 8th Annual event.
• Location: Three Oaks Recreational Center, Crystal Lake, IL.
• Unique Race: It's the only aquathon in the state of Illinois.
• Beneficiaries: All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Northwest Illinois.

🏅 Timed Races

• Sprint Distance: 500m swim, 5k run.
• Olympic Distance: 1 mile swim, 10k run.
• Swim Distances: 2 Mile Swim and 1 Mile Swim (the latter does not include awards but is timed).
• Swim Environment: Modified quarry with a swim around 3 islands, followed by a run on mixed terrain.

👧 Kids' Race

The Kids' Race is designed for participants ages 7-12 with a shorter distance, featuring:

• Distance: 250m swim and 1 mile run.
• Included: Swag and swim cap for all participants.
• Finisher's Medal: All Kids' Race participants will receive a medal, though no awards are given.
• Safety Measures: Lifeguards will be present, and a relay option is available.

♿ Adaptive Race

The Adaptive Race will consist of a one-mile swim, providing:

• Support: Physical support from family/friends is allowed for protection.
• Equipment: Adaptive equipment may be utilized in the water as needed.
• Inclusivity: Focus on participating regardless of ability.

📍 Race Day Schedule and Packet Pick-Up

• Packet Pick Up: Friday, 7/18 (3:00pm-6:00pm) and Saturday, 7/19 (9:00am-12:00pm) at Smith Physical Therapy and Running Academy.
• Race Day Check-In: Sunday, 7/20 (6:00am-7:00am at Three Oaks Recreation Center).
• Weather Policy: Inclement weather decisions will be made by the City of Crystal Lake's Fire Department.
• Wetsuit Rules: Allowed if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower.

🎊 Awards and Celebrations

Following the race, join us for a post-race party with food and beverages provided (participant only). Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in sprint, Olympic, and 2-mile swim categories. No awards for kids, adaptive, relay races, or the 1-mile swim.

Stay afterward to enjoy all that Three Oaks has to offer: swimming, sailboat and paddle board rentals, scuba diving, children's playground/splash park, volleyball, fishing, and more fun in the sun!

👟 Finisher Medals and Swag

Finisher medals for all racers will be available soon, along with details on this year's race swag.

🔗 Additional Information

• Check-In Time: All athletes must be checked in by 7:00am.
• Website: For more details and registration, visit the Crystal Lake Aquathon page.