It's a family affair! Started by Ryan's Chicago-based cousin, the Chicago branch of Ballou Skies participates in a variety of races each year, raising money and awareness. Since 2014 the team has raised over $10,000 for the 501(c)3 charity. 

Email ballouskieschi@gmail.com if you're interested in joining this boisterous, fun-loving team for your first (or fiftieth) triathlon. Donate to our athletes! Every one of them must raise $100 per season.

2017 Races

Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon

Saturday, June 3
Yosemite National Park, California

BallouSkiesChi Team Members Participating: 6
Race Distances: Sprint, Olympic

Just minutes from Yosemite National Park, the Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon takes place in one of the most spectacularly beautiful areas in the United States. Enjoy the race of a lifetime, then visit one of America's best National Parks.
B A L L O U  S K I E S  C H I  W A S  O N  T H E  P O D I U M !   C H E C K  O U T  R E S U L T S  H E R E

Bigfoot Triathlon

Sunday, June 25
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

BallouSkiesChi Team Members Participating: 5
Race Distances: Sprint, Olympic

A lovely course in Bigfoot State Park, it's no wonder we keep coming back. Swim in the still waters of Lake Geneva, then enjoy a challenging, rolling bike course and finish it off with a unique trail run.
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2017 Chicago Triathlon

Sunday, August 27
Chicago, Illinois

BallouSkiesChi Team Members Participating: 15
Race Distances: Kids Tri, Super Sprint, Sprint, Olympic, Triple Challenge

Essentially our home course, if you live in Chicago this is a triathlon not to be missed. BallouSkies Chicago is a Charity Partner of this race which means a registration discount, charity wave start and meeting areas at the swim start and finish line.
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J O I N   U S !   R E G I S T E R   H E R E

Ironman Races

Racine 70.3 Ironman
Sunday, July 16
Racine, Wisconsin

Chattanooga Ironman
Sunday, September 24
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Our Sponsors

Brix Catering

Brix Catering & Events is a dynamic team combining the skills of a classically trained chef, a sommelier and an event planner. Need traditional catering, an elegant coursed meal, or something fun and casual? Brix will ensure your next event is spectacular from start to finish.

Live Grit

Chicago's laid-back endurance store, perfect for any athlete. From 5k first-timers to repeat Iron-athletes, Live Grit offers the gear, activities and community every athlete deserves. Live Grit believes everyone is an athlete. No matter your skill level, everyone has a place in their community.

Honey Stinger

Located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Honey Stinger makes nutritious and great tasting honey-based foods including energy bars, protein bars, energy gels, organic waffles, organic chews, kids specific snacks and our very own Organic Wildflower Honey.

Zoot Sports

Founded in Kona, Hawaii, Zoot Sports began making performance apparel that catered to elite athletes competing in the emerging sport of Triathlon. Now, Zoot has grown to be a global premier endurance sports brand, distributed across 22 countries. They worked with us to create custom uniforms for the 2017 season. ​

PLB Sports

PLB Sports is the premier food marketing company that specializes in combining high profile athletes and their charities with unique and superior quality product lines. You might know them by their products, Flutie Flakes and Rizzo-Os. Cubs fans, get excited over two new World Series Champ flavors: Grandpa Rossy Crunch and Zorilla Crunch.
2 Penn Center West Suite 115
Pittsburgh, PA 15276
Email info@ballouskies.com
Call 412.787.8800

THE MISSION OF BALLOU SKIES IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR GROUNDBREAKING DMD RESEARCH

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