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Youth
About this race
Join us at the Nir Family YMCA for our Kids Triathlon race! Boys and girls ages 3-13 are invited to join us for this family-fun swim, bike and run event held at the Nir Family YMCA and in the Forest Hills neighborhood. With full event production by Set Up Events, our youngest athletes will get the ultimate race experience! All participants receive a finishers medal and t-shirt with awards given to the top 3 male and female in each age division.
Divisions are based on ages ranging from 3 to 13 years, with different course distances for each age group.
Ages 3-4: swim 25yd + run 2 laps (approx. 0.5 mile)Ages 5-6: swim 25yd + run 2 laps (approx. 0.5 mile)Ages 7-8: swim 50yd + run 2 laps (approx. 0.5 mile)Ages 9-10: swim 100yd + run 4 laps (approx. 1 mile)Ages 11-13: swim 200yd + 8 laps (approx. 2 miles)
The YMCA' Kids Triathlon will begin at 8:00am with the 11-13 yr age group, followed by the 9-10 yr age group and so on. Awards will be presented shortly after the last runner finished. Awards will be given to the top 3 males and females in each category. Family-friendly activities will be available for spectators and finished participants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Ages 3-6 can have parent help in the transition area for the Kids Splash and Dash event.
Yes! All swimmers must be able to swim the distance independently.
Registration will close prior to packet pick up. No race day registrations will be taken.
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