Captain Kids Triathlon
- Date Sun 7th September 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Galveston, Texas
- Price $101.70
- Races 7 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Captain Kids Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the beautiful coastal city of Galveston! This exciting event invites young athletes to dive into a thrilling adventure featuring a refreshing swim in a lazy river, a scenic bike ride through the stunning Moody Gardens Resort, and a lively run through lush tropical gardens. Participants can choose from various race distances tailored for different age groups, including the Mini Mates (ages 6-10) with a 100m swim, 2-mile bike, and ½-mile run, as well as older athletes in the Mates (ages 11-14) and Long Course Mates (15) categories.
But the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Each athlete will enjoy admission to a waterpark celebration, along with free entries for three family members or friends to join in the festivities. Families are encouraged to make a weekend getaway out of the event, and parents, siblings, and friends can volunteer as deckhands to experience the excitement up close. With various waves for experienced youth triathletes and adaptive divisions, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Captain Kids Triathlon. Don’t miss
But the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Each athlete will enjoy admission to a waterpark celebration, along with free entries for three family members or friends to join in the festivities. Families are encouraged to make a weekend getaway out of the event, and parents, siblings, and friends can volunteer as deckhands to experience the excitement up close. With various waves for experienced youth triathletes and adaptive divisions, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Captain Kids Triathlon. Don’t miss
Organiser's Description
Get ready for an epic adventure! Your Mates and Mini Mates will SWIM IN A LAZY RIVER, BIKE THROUGH THE MOODY GARDENS RESORT, AND RUN THROUGH THE TROPICAL GARDENSall leading up to a WATERPARK CELEBRATION for the family!
EVERY ATHLETE GETS A WATERPARK ADMISSION + FREE ENTRIES FOR THREE FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS! Come for race day or make it a fun FAMILY GETAWAY.
PARENTS, SIBLINGS, FRIENDS & TEAMMATES can join the funvolunteer as a DECKHAND and experience the race up close!
CAPTAIN KIDS WAVES FOR 2025:
check mark AGE GROUP WAVES: Mini Mates, Mates & Long Course Mates (based on USAT age)
CHECK MARKCAPTAIN'S WAVES: For experienced youth triathletes ready to race
check mark FIRST MATES WAVES: Adaptive divisions with guides & race modifications available
RACE DISTANCES:
check mark MINI MATES (6-10): 100m swim, 2 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
check mark MATES (11-14): 200m swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run
check mark LONG COURSE MATES (15): 200m swim, 6 mile bike, 1.7 mile run
check mark CAPTAIN'S WAVE MINI MATES (6-10): 200m swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run
check mark CAPTAIN'S WAVE MATES (11-14): 200m swim, 6 mile bike, 1.7 mile run
THE CAPTAIN'S WAVE:
The Captain's Wave is for those athletes that have their sea legs and are experienced triathletes wanting to race, and is designed to add additional safety and fairness within the races. If your athlete is on a racing team, has a coach, routinely places in other youth races, and wants to test their skills against the other experienced athletes, then the athlete may qualify to compete in the Captain's Wave. Your athlete should be familiar with all aspects of triathlon, including the rules and regulations for youth triathlons (drafting, spacing, passing, etc), and should have competed in a number of triathlons prior to this event. If youre not sure which division is right for your athlete, send the Captain an email and well help you figure it out.
The Captain's Waves have separate awards from the age group division and only compete against each other. The athletes are numbered from oldest to youngest, and awards are based on the number of participants.
skull and crossbones READY TO RACE? JOIN THE CREW AND SIGN UP TODAY!
EVERY ATHLETE GETS A WATERPARK ADMISSION + FREE ENTRIES FOR THREE FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS! Come for race day or make it a fun FAMILY GETAWAY.
PARENTS, SIBLINGS, FRIENDS & TEAMMATES can join the funvolunteer as a DECKHAND and experience the race up close!
CAPTAIN KIDS WAVES FOR 2025:
check mark AGE GROUP WAVES: Mini Mates, Mates & Long Course Mates (based on USAT age)
CHECK MARKCAPTAIN'S WAVES: For experienced youth triathletes ready to race
check mark FIRST MATES WAVES: Adaptive divisions with guides & race modifications available
RACE DISTANCES:
check mark MINI MATES (6-10): 100m swim, 2 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
check mark MATES (11-14): 200m swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run
check mark LONG COURSE MATES (15): 200m swim, 6 mile bike, 1.7 mile run
check mark CAPTAIN'S WAVE MINI MATES (6-10): 200m swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run
check mark CAPTAIN'S WAVE MATES (11-14): 200m swim, 6 mile bike, 1.7 mile run
THE CAPTAIN'S WAVE:
The Captain's Wave is for those athletes that have their sea legs and are experienced triathletes wanting to race, and is designed to add additional safety and fairness within the races. If your athlete is on a racing team, has a coach, routinely places in other youth races, and wants to test their skills against the other experienced athletes, then the athlete may qualify to compete in the Captain's Wave. Your athlete should be familiar with all aspects of triathlon, including the rules and regulations for youth triathlons (drafting, spacing, passing, etc), and should have competed in a number of triathlons prior to this event. If youre not sure which division is right for your athlete, send the Captain an email and well help you figure it out.
The Captain's Waves have separate awards from the age group division and only compete against each other. The athletes are numbered from oldest to youngest, and awards are based on the number of participants.
skull and crossbones READY TO RACE? JOIN THE CREW AND SIGN UP TODAY!
Races
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Mini Mates Kids Tri (Ages 6-10)
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$101.70
100 meter swim 2 mile bike 1/2 mile run -
Mates Kids Tri (Ages 11-14)
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$101.70
200 meter swim 4 mile bike 1 mile run -
Long Course Mates (Age 15)
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$101.70
*Athletes Age 15 Only 200 meter swim 6 mile bike 1.7 mile run -
Captain's Wave - Mini Mates (Ages 6-10)
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$101.70
*The Captain's Wave is for those young triathletes (6-10 ages) who have more experience and/or are competing at a higher level. This wave will only be eligible for awards in the Captain's Wave and NOT in their age group. 200 meter swim 4 mile bike 1 mile run -
Captain's Wave - Mates (Ages 11-14)
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$101.70
*The Captain's Wave is for those young triathletes (ages 11-14) who have more experience and/or are competing at a higher level. This wave will only be eligible for awards in the Captain's Wave and NOT in their age group. 200 meter swim 6 mile bike 1.7 mile run -
1st Mini Mates
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$101.70
This event is reserved for our adaptive athletes. -
1st Mates
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$101.70
This event is reserved for our adaptive athletes.
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