Carrollton Parks & Rec KIDS TRYathlon
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Carrollton, Georgia
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Carrollton Parks & Rec KIDS TRYathlon on Saturday, June 13, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the vibrant community of Carrollton, Texas, and is specifically designed for young athletes aged 6 to 12. The TRYathlon promotes physical fitness, confidence-building, and family engagement through a thrilling combination of swimming, biking, and running.
Participants will dive into the action at the Lakeshore Natatorium, where they will swim distances tailored to their age group: 50 yards for ages 6-8, 100 yards for ages 9-10, and 200 yards for ages 11-12. After conquering the swim, kids will hop on their bikes for short rides of 50m, 75m, and 125m, respectively, before wrapping up their race with a run that ranges from 400 meters to a mile. The event emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, encouraging parent participation for the younger age group to ensure safety and fun. With a structured schedule, including a finish-line celebration and awards ceremony, the Carrollton KIDS TRYathlon promises an unforgettable day of athletic achievement and community spirit!
Participants will dive into the action at the Lakeshore Natatorium, where they will swim distances tailored to their age group: 50 yards for ages 6-8, 100 yards for ages 9-10, and 200 yards for ages 11-12. After conquering the swim, kids will hop on their bikes for short rides of 50m, 75m, and 125m, respectively, before wrapping up their race with a run that ranges from 400 meters to a mile. The event emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, encouraging parent participation for the younger age group to ensure safety and fun. With a structured schedule, including a finish-line celebration and awards ceremony, the Carrollton KIDS TRYathlon promises an unforgettable day of athletic achievement and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
The Kids TRYathlon is a community-centered youth athletic event that promotes physical fitness, confidence building and family engagement. Using the Lakeshore Natatorium, track and field facilities and bike paths, the TRYathlon is a multi-age, multi-skill experience for young people, ages 6-12. It consists of three components: swimming, biking and running. Participants are divided into three age groups to ensure appropriate challenge levels and safety. The TRYathlon will follow a sequential structure: swim, bike, run, finish.
Age Groups
Group A: Ages 6 - 8
Group B: Ages 9 - 10
Group C: Ages 11- 12
Facilities Utilized:
Aquatics: 25 yards, 7/8 - lane pool
Outdoor Spaces: Track and field area
Bike Path: The GreenBelt
Swim Distances
Ages 6 8: 50 yards (1 lap)
Ages 9 10: 100 yards (2 laps)
Ages 11 12: 200 yards (4 laps)
Bike Distances (parent participation encouraged for 6 8-year-old group)
Ages 6 8: 50m
Ages 9 10: 75m
Ages 11 12: 125m
Run Distances
(Track is 400 meters; 4 laps = 1 mile)
Ages 6 8: 400 meters (1 lap)
Ages 9 10: 800 meters (2 laps)
Ages 11 12: 1 mile (4 laps)
Race Flow and Timing Structure
Timing Policy
Ages 68: Completion-based (not timed). Focus is on safe completion and positive experience. Encourage parent participation for safety during the biking portion
Ages 910 & 1112: Timed. Total time includes Swim + T1 + Bike + T2 + Run.
Race Flow
One age group on course at a time.
Athletes move continuously from Swim -> Transition 1 -> Bike -> Transition 2 -> Run.
Bike course opens only after all swimmers from that age group have exited the pool and course marshals are in position.
Transitions
Ages 68: Guided transitions with parents/SoleRoots; relaxed, safety-first pacing.
Ages 912: Standard triathlon transitions (T1 and T2 included in overall time).
TRYathlon Timeline:
8:00 AM Participant check-in opens
Bike and helmet inspection
Participants set up their bike, and items on a towel near T1 zone
Bib and swim cap distribution
8:45 AM Mandatory safety briefing (all participants and parents)
Event Execution
11:00 AM Ages 68 START
Guided swim heats
Volunteers assist through transitions
Finish-line celebration
12:30 PM Ages 68 COMPLETE / Course reset
11:30 AM Ages 910 START
Timed swim heats
Open bike course once swim is clear
11:00 AM Ages 910 COMPLETE / Course reset
12:00 PM Ages 1112 START
Timed competitive flow
1:30 PM Ages 1112 COMPLETE
Post-Event
1:45/2 PM Awards ceremony and group photo
2:45 PM Course breakdown and cleanup
3:30/4:00 PM Staff debrief and incident review
Group A Ages 6-8
11:00 AM: Swim
11:30 AM: Bike
12:00 PM: Run
12:30 PM: Awards
Group B Ages 9-10
11:30 PM: Swim
12:00 PM: Bike
12:30 PM: Run
1:00 PM: Awards
Group C Ages 11-12
12:00 PM: Swim
12:30 PM: Bike
1:00 PM: Run
1:30 PM: Awards
Age Groups
Group A: Ages 6 - 8
Group B: Ages 9 - 10
Group C: Ages 11- 12
Facilities Utilized:
Aquatics: 25 yards, 7/8 - lane pool
Outdoor Spaces: Track and field area
Bike Path: The GreenBelt
Swim Distances
Ages 6 8: 50 yards (1 lap)
Ages 9 10: 100 yards (2 laps)
Ages 11 12: 200 yards (4 laps)
Bike Distances (parent participation encouraged for 6 8-year-old group)
Ages 6 8: 50m
Ages 9 10: 75m
Ages 11 12: 125m
Run Distances
(Track is 400 meters; 4 laps = 1 mile)
Ages 6 8: 400 meters (1 lap)
Ages 9 10: 800 meters (2 laps)
Ages 11 12: 1 mile (4 laps)
Race Flow and Timing Structure
Timing Policy
Ages 68: Completion-based (not timed). Focus is on safe completion and positive experience. Encourage parent participation for safety during the biking portion
Ages 910 & 1112: Timed. Total time includes Swim + T1 + Bike + T2 + Run.
Race Flow
One age group on course at a time.
Athletes move continuously from Swim -> Transition 1 -> Bike -> Transition 2 -> Run.
Bike course opens only after all swimmers from that age group have exited the pool and course marshals are in position.
Transitions
Ages 68: Guided transitions with parents/SoleRoots; relaxed, safety-first pacing.
Ages 912: Standard triathlon transitions (T1 and T2 included in overall time).
TRYathlon Timeline:
8:00 AM Participant check-in opens
Bike and helmet inspection
Participants set up their bike, and items on a towel near T1 zone
Bib and swim cap distribution
8:45 AM Mandatory safety briefing (all participants and parents)
Event Execution
11:00 AM Ages 68 START
Guided swim heats
Volunteers assist through transitions
Finish-line celebration
12:30 PM Ages 68 COMPLETE / Course reset
11:30 AM Ages 910 START
Timed swim heats
Open bike course once swim is clear
11:00 AM Ages 910 COMPLETE / Course reset
12:00 PM Ages 1112 START
Timed competitive flow
1:30 PM Ages 1112 COMPLETE
Post-Event
1:45/2 PM Awards ceremony and group photo
2:45 PM Course breakdown and cleanup
3:30/4:00 PM Staff debrief and incident review
Group A Ages 6-8
11:00 AM: Swim
11:30 AM: Bike
12:00 PM: Run
12:30 PM: Awards
Group B Ages 9-10
11:30 PM: Swim
12:00 PM: Bike
12:30 PM: Run
1:00 PM: Awards
Group C Ages 11-12
12:00 PM: Swim
12:30 PM: Bike
1:00 PM: Run
1:30 PM: Awards
Races
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TRYathlon
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Age Groups Group A: Ages 6 -- 8 Group B: Ages 9 -- 10 Group C: Ages 11-- 12
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116 Lumpkin Dr, Carrollton, 30117, GA, United States
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