Triathlons for Kids

By Michelle Valenti

It's unclear who has more fun at kids' races: you or your little ones. The kids get to show off their multisport skills while you swell up with pride. Whether you turn your race weekend into a family affair, or simply sign your kids up for their very own race, these nine events are just right for tikes, toddlers and teens that are just starting out.

Try Kids Tri - Splash & Dash

Louisville, Kentucky - June 1, 2013 1 of 11

Kick off the summer by getting your kids excited about exercise. The Splash & Dash includes a swim and a run and serves as a great introduction to multisport.

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Little Bison Kid's Triathlon

Lubbock, Texas - June 29, 2013 2 of 11

Part of the Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman 70.3 weekend, the Little Bison race is open to kids ages 5 to 15. The swim takes place in a shallow inlet with lifeguards standing in the water next to the swimmers. The bike and run are flat, out-and-back courses.

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New England Trifest

Fairlee, Vermont - June 29-30, 2013 3 of 11

Turn race weekend into a family outing at this inaugural New England event. Choose from Olympic-distance and half-distance triathlons or the aquabike for the adults, and sign the tike up for kid's duathlon.

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Peach Kids Triathlon

Alpharetta, Georgia - July 7, 2013 4 of 11

Three kids' categories-junior, intermediate and senior-make up this fun event. Don't get your hopes up: The senior age limit is 14 years old. The swim takes place in a pool and follows a time trial start so the kids are staggered. Participants can find aid stations in both the transition area and on the run.

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3rd Annual Kids Catfish Tri

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - July 14, 2013 5 of 11

Let your kids burn some energy before heading home to relax. Once the last adult clears the bike course, kids line up for a 50-meter swim, 1.5-mile bike and a half-mile run.

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SKYHIGH Kids Tri

Grafton, New York - July 20, 2013 6 of 11

Part of the Multi-Sport Life Triathlon Festival weekend, the SKYHIGH Kids triathlon is now in its fourteenth year. Following a 100-meter swim, a 5K ride and a 1K run, kids cross the same finish line as the XTERRA athletes and Olympic-distance triathletes.

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Tri-ing for Children's 2013 Kids Tri

Eagle, Wisconsin - July 27, 2013 7 of 11

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This annual event is held in the scenic Kettle Moraine Forest at Ottawa Lake. The kids' race (ages 3 to 14) is on Saturday and the adult sprint and Olympic-distance races are on Sunday. Part of the proceeds benefit Tri-ing for Children's, Inc., a non-profit charity for children's hospitals.

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Maine State Triathlon

Bethel, Maine - August 11, 2013 8 of 11

Everyone's a winner in the kids' category. Celebrate your child's success with a post-race picnic in Angevine Park.

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Blackland Triathlon & Little Buggy Kids Tri

Plano, Texas - September 2, 2013 9 of 11

Start a Labor Day tradition at a family triathlon. Keep it casual with a sprint-distance race for adults, and live music and lunch at the finish.

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Kids Tri the Valley Triathlon/Duathlon

Purcellville, Virginia - September 7, 2013 10 of 11

Kids 6 and above can choose from a triathlon or a duathlon. Children 5 and under can race, too, in the Run-Trike-Run category. The race finishes in Franklin Park so be prepared to stay and play with the whole family.

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