York Kids Fun Triathlon 2023
From UK Triathlon
Event summary
Whether your child is a seasoned athlete or a first-time participant, the York Kids Fun Triathlon is the perfect opportunity to engage in healthy competition and make lasting memories. For those who prefer teamwork, relay options are available for groups of 2 or 3, allowing friends to share in the excitement of swimming, biking, and running together. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event that encourages fitness, friendship, and fun for the youth of York!
York Kids Fun Triathlon 2023
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Event information
YO10 5FG
Zinc Fun Triathlon: 25m swim - 1km cycle - 500m run
Steel Fun Triathlon: 50m swim - 2km cycle - 1000m run
Bronze Fun Triathlon: 50m swim - 3km cycle - 1500m run
Silver Fun Triathlon: 100m swim - 4km cycle - 2000m run
Gold Fun Triathlon: 150m swim - 4km cycle - 2500m run
Triathlon Relay Team: 150m swim - 4km cycle - 2500m run
Children will be started at 20 second intervals in the pool. The swim course is very straight forward and there will be a verbal briefing prior to each child starting.
A swim cap will be given to each child at poolside and must be worn.
Children may use their own swim cap if preferred.
The cycle course is flat & all with the grounds of York Sport Village.
Children will not be allowed to take part without a bike helmet.
The run is flat. The course is again completely post & taped and within the grounds of the York Sort Village.
The bike and run courses are flat and mostly on a very good tarmac surface.
Make sure your read your children’s event day information for a comprehensive outlook about the kids fun event.
Distances will be made clear for the children on the day of the event via their event brief, signs around the course and marshals guiding them in the right direction.
If you're not sure about anything on the day, ask any member of the race crew around the course and at registration.
Parents/guardians, if you have a wristband, you are allowed into the cycle transition areas with your children to help them.
WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, tattoos, stickers etc. at registration on the day.
All finishers will be awarded a medal at the finish line.
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Organiser's description
The event will feature achievable distances for all abilities of 5-16 year olds, in a safe environment contained within the grounds of the Sport Village. An indoor pool swim will be followed by a bike leg on the cycle track, and a run around the velodrome. Don't want to go it alone? Take part as a relay team of 2 or 3 and share the challenge of swim, bike and run with your friends!
Location
York Sports Village, York YO10 5FG
York Kids Fun Triathlon 2023
UK Triathlon
UK Triathlon has been organising events for 30 years and offers professionally run, fun & friendly nationwide events for all ages & abilities. Whether you are a seasoned athlete, a novice or fundraiser, we offer events to suit all ages and abilities from kids to adults. We have fun duathlons & triathlons for kids, run events from 1/2 marathon to 5k for all the family and triathlons ranging from Fun & Sprint through to Long Distance...there really is something for everyone! *Choose from indoor pool, outdoor pool, lake and sea swims. *Several distances to choose from. *Option to enter as a Relay Team and share the swim, bike & run with one or two friends.
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