The Village will host the Pleasant Prairie Adult and Junior Triathlons during the weekend of June 20 and 21, with proceeds helping to support the Village Therapeutic Recreation program for individuals with special needs. The Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon will be held inside Prairie Springs Park on Saturday, June 20, and the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon will be held on Sunday, June 21 beginning at 6:30 a.m.
On Sunday, June 21, to provide for the safety of all involved, surrounding roads will be closed to thru traffic only for the race from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 12:00 noon. Residents will be allowed to travel to and from their homes, and businesses will be allowed deliveries and employee access. Residents and businesses in the area of the road closures are asked to please plan ahead for the closures. Roadways will be marked with the appropriate detours, and intersections throughout the course will be monitored for a safe flow of race traffic. No parking will be allowed on roads that are part of the course. All pets that are outdoors and adjacent to the race course should be leashed.
On Sunday, June 21 the following roads will be closed to through traffic:
- Highway 165 (104th Street) between Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) and 118th Avenue;
- 72nd Avenue and 108th Street between Highway 165 and Highway 31;
- Highway 31, both north and southbound lanes, between Highway 165 and the Wisconsin/Illinois State line (except for semi-truck traffic);
- Highway ML (Springbrook Road) between Highway 31 and 116th Street;
- 116th Street between Highway ML and Highway 32 (Sheridan Road);
- 14th Avenue between 112th and 116th Streets;
- 112th Street between 14th Avenue and 116th Street;
- East I-94 Frontage Road between Highway 165 and Highway C (Wilmot Road);
- West I-94 Frontage Road between Highway C and Highway ML; and
- Highway H (88th Avenue) between 95th Street and Highway 165.
Additional information and a map of the bike course is available by clicking here.
Local law enforcement and volunteers will work to ensure a safe and satisfying experience for participants, spectators and the community. All are invited to be spectators at the race in order to offer encouragement and support for the athletes.