Middle School and High School Youth are invited to join their own Cereal City Triathlon training group. The training will last six weeks, culminating with the Cereal City Triathlon on July 18th, 2026. Registration for the Cereal City Athletics Youth Tri Club includes a training schedule and coaches for six weeks. Focus will be spent on confidence in open water swimming, understanding and practicing transitions, and safety while cycling on the road. Each triathlete is required to bring his/her own bike helmet and swim buoy (available as a registration add on) to each training session. Participants must register separately for the Cereal City Triathlon [https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/BattleCreek/CerealCityTriathlonDuathlon]. They will have the option of training for the "Sprint" distance or the "Super Sprint" distance based upon their skill level and the recommendation from their coaches.

Kids MUST know how to swim in order to participate in this group.

FRIDAYS 1PM-2:30PM: Swim, Bike, Run from Eagle Lake at Fort Custer. (Registration Fee does not include State Park Passport require for Fort Custer Entry)

Gear needed: Goggles, Caps, Swim Buoy (available for purchase on registration page), swim suit or TRI suit, Road bike, Bike helmet, Running shoes