Carrollton Parks & Rec KIDS TRYathlon
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Carrollton, Georgia
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the thrilling Carrollton Parks & Rec KIDS TRYathlon on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in beautiful Carrollton! This exciting youth athletic event is designed for children ages 6 to 12 and promotes physical fitness, confidence, and family engagement in a fun, supportive environment. The TRYathlon features three engaging activities: swimming, biking, and running, allowing kids to showcase their skills while enjoying the great outdoors.
Held at the state-of-the-art Lakeshore Natatorium and surrounding facilities, the event will be divided into three age groups to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Kids aged 6-8 will swim 50 yards, bike 0.5 miles, and run 400 meters; ages 9-10 will tackle 100 yards swimming, 1 mile biking, and 800 meters running; and ages 11-12 will complete 200 yards in the pool, 2 miles on their bikes, and finish with a 1-mile run. With a focus on safety and encouragement, especially for the younger participants, this TRYathlon promises to be a day filled with smiles, camaraderie, and a sense of achievement. Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement – mark your
Held at the state-of-the-art Lakeshore Natatorium and surrounding facilities, the event will be divided into three age groups to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Kids aged 6-8 will swim 50 yards, bike 0.5 miles, and run 400 meters; ages 9-10 will tackle 100 yards swimming, 1 mile biking, and 800 meters running; and ages 11-12 will complete 200 yards in the pool, 2 miles on their bikes, and finish with a 1-mile run. With a focus on safety and encouragement, especially for the younger participants, this TRYathlon promises to be a day filled with smiles, camaraderie, and a sense of achievement. Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement – mark your
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 (2 lap)
Ages 9 10: 100 yards (4 laps)
Ages 11 12: 200 yards (8 laps)
Bike Distances (parent participation encouraged for 6 8-year-old group)
Ages 6 8: 0.5 mile
Ages 9 10: 1 mile
Ages 11 12: 2 mile
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:
7:00 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
7:45 AM Mandatory safety briefing (all participants and parents)
Event Execution
8:00 AM Ages 68 START
Guided swim heats
Volunteers assist through transitions
Finish-line celebration
10:30 AM Ages 68 COMPLETE
8:15 AM Ages 910 START
Timed swim heats
Open bike course once swim is clear
10:45 AM Ages 910 COMPLETE
8:30 AM Ages 1112 START
Timed competitive flow
11:00 AM Ages 1112 COMPLETE
Post-Event
11:00 AM Awards ceremony and group photo
Group A Ages 6-8 (approximate times)
8:00 AM: Swim
8:30 AM: Bike
9:00 AM: Run
9:30 AM: Awards
Group B Ages 9-10
8:15 AM: Swim
8:45 AM: Bike
9:15 AM: Run
9:45 AM: Awards
Group C Ages 11-12
8:30 AM: Swim
9:00 AM: Bike
9:30 AM: Run
10:00 AM: 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 (2 lap)
Ages 9 10: 100 yards (4 laps)
Ages 11 12: 200 yards (8 laps)
Bike Distances (parent participation encouraged for 6 8-year-old group)
Ages 6 8: 0.5 mile
Ages 9 10: 1 mile
Ages 11 12: 2 mile
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:
7:00 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
7:45 AM Mandatory safety briefing (all participants and parents)
Event Execution
8:00 AM Ages 68 START
Guided swim heats
Volunteers assist through transitions
Finish-line celebration
10:30 AM Ages 68 COMPLETE
8:15 AM Ages 910 START
Timed swim heats
Open bike course once swim is clear
10:45 AM Ages 910 COMPLETE
8:30 AM Ages 1112 START
Timed competitive flow
11:00 AM Ages 1112 COMPLETE
Post-Event
11:00 AM Awards ceremony and group photo
Group A Ages 6-8 (approximate times)
8:00 AM: Swim
8:30 AM: Bike
9:00 AM: Run
9:30 AM: Awards
Group B Ages 9-10
8:15 AM: Swim
8:45 AM: Bike
9:15 AM: Run
9:45 AM: Awards
Group C Ages 11-12
8:30 AM: Swim
9:00 AM: Bike
9:30 AM: Run
10:00 AM: 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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