Citrus Kids Triathlon
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Crystal River, Florida
- Price $27.20
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 13th Annual Citrus Kids Triathlon on Saturday, May 2, 2026! Set in the beautiful Bicentennial Park in Crystal River, Florida, this USA Triathlon sanctioned event promises an unforgettable experience for young athletes aged 5-15. Participants can choose from various divisions: the Junior Division for ages 5-14, the Senior Division for ages 11-15, and the non-competitive Tri4Fun Division, which welcomes youth, adults, and families to join in the fun together.
Kick off the weekend with a mandatory packet pickup and bike drop-off on Friday, May 1, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, alongside informative course clinics and a lively Kids Kickoff Party. Race day starts bright and early with check-in at 7:00 AM, followed by thrilling race starts for each division throughout the morning. Every participant will receive a custom finisher medal, and there are awards for the top three boys and girls in each age group, plus a backpack filled with goodies and plenty of food, drinks, and activities for the whole family. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to support the Citrus County Education Foundation while enjoying
Kick off the weekend with a mandatory packet pickup and bike drop-off on Friday, May 1, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, alongside informative course clinics and a lively Kids Kickoff Party. Race day starts bright and early with check-in at 7:00 AM, followed by thrilling race starts for each division throughout the morning. Every participant will receive a custom finisher medal, and there are awards for the top three boys and girls in each age group, plus a backpack filled with goodies and plenty of food, drinks, and activities for the whole family. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to support the Citrus County Education Foundation while enjoying
Organiser's Description
CITRUS KIDS TRIATHLON
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
PLEASE JOIN US AT
BICENTENNIAL PARK!
8145 W BICENTENNIAL PARK DR
CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429
THE 13TH ANNUAL CITRUS KIDS TRIATHLON, A USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED EVENT, IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND WITH A JUNIOR DIVISION (BORN 2016-2021), SENIOR DIVISION (BORN 2011-2015) AND A TRI4FUN DIVISION THAT IS OPEN TO ANY AGED YOUTH, ADULT OR FAMILY. CHILDREN AGES 5-15 CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE AGE GROUP DIVISIONS. IF YOU JUST WANT TO TRI A TRIATHLON THEN ENTER THE NON-COMPETITIVE TRI4FUN DIVISION WHERE ADULTS AND CHILDREN CAN GO TOGETHER.
MANDATORY PACKET PICKUP AND BIKE DROP-OFF WILL BE ON FRIDAY FROM 4:00PM-6:30PM AND WILL BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH HOURLY COURSE CLINICS AND A KIDS KICKOFF PARTY.
(NOTE: THERE WILL BE LAW ENFORCEMENT SECURITY OVERNIGHT AT THE RACE SITE.)
YOUR ADMISSION INCLUDES A CUSTOM EVENT T-SHIRT, SPECTACULAR FINISHER MEDALS, A BACKPACK FULL OF GOODIES, PLENTY OF FOOD & DRINKS, MUSIC, GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND JUST MAYBE A REALLY COOL AWARD IF YOU FINISH IN THE TOP 3 OF YOUR AGE GROUP.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026:
4:00-6:30PM - Mandatory Packet Pick Up & Bike Check-In at Bicentennial Park (Race Site)
4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm - Hourly Walking Course Clinics with the Race Director
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2025:
7:00 AM - SENIOR PARKING ACCESS & CHECK-IN OPENS
7:45 AM - Senior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)
8:00 AM - Senior Division Starts
9:00 AM - Senior Awards Ceremony
9:00 AM - JUNIOR & TRI4FUN PARKING ACCESS & CHECK-IN OPENS
9:45 AM - Junior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)
10:00 AM - Junior Division Starts
10:30 AM - Tri4Fun Starts (All Ages including Adults)
11:30 PM - Junior Awards Ceremony (time is approximate)
ENTRY FEES:
EARLY REGISTRATION (BY APRIL 19TH) $25.00
LATE REGISTRATION (BY APRIL 29TH) $30.00
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION (BY MAY 2ND) $35.00
AWARDS
AWARDS GIVEN FOR TOP 3 BOYS AND GIRLS IN EACH 1 YEAR AGE GROUP
EVERY PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL AS THEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE!
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE CITRUS COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
This race will be an official USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event in 2026
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
PLEASE JOIN US AT
BICENTENNIAL PARK!
8145 W BICENTENNIAL PARK DR
CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429
THE 13TH ANNUAL CITRUS KIDS TRIATHLON, A USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED EVENT, IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND WITH A JUNIOR DIVISION (BORN 2016-2021), SENIOR DIVISION (BORN 2011-2015) AND A TRI4FUN DIVISION THAT IS OPEN TO ANY AGED YOUTH, ADULT OR FAMILY. CHILDREN AGES 5-15 CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE AGE GROUP DIVISIONS. IF YOU JUST WANT TO TRI A TRIATHLON THEN ENTER THE NON-COMPETITIVE TRI4FUN DIVISION WHERE ADULTS AND CHILDREN CAN GO TOGETHER.
MANDATORY PACKET PICKUP AND BIKE DROP-OFF WILL BE ON FRIDAY FROM 4:00PM-6:30PM AND WILL BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH HOURLY COURSE CLINICS AND A KIDS KICKOFF PARTY.
(NOTE: THERE WILL BE LAW ENFORCEMENT SECURITY OVERNIGHT AT THE RACE SITE.)
YOUR ADMISSION INCLUDES A CUSTOM EVENT T-SHIRT, SPECTACULAR FINISHER MEDALS, A BACKPACK FULL OF GOODIES, PLENTY OF FOOD & DRINKS, MUSIC, GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND JUST MAYBE A REALLY COOL AWARD IF YOU FINISH IN THE TOP 3 OF YOUR AGE GROUP.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026:
4:00-6:30PM - Mandatory Packet Pick Up & Bike Check-In at Bicentennial Park (Race Site)
4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm - Hourly Walking Course Clinics with the Race Director
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2025:
7:00 AM - SENIOR PARKING ACCESS & CHECK-IN OPENS
7:45 AM - Senior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)
8:00 AM - Senior Division Starts
9:00 AM - Senior Awards Ceremony
9:00 AM - JUNIOR & TRI4FUN PARKING ACCESS & CHECK-IN OPENS
9:45 AM - Junior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)
10:00 AM - Junior Division Starts
10:30 AM - Tri4Fun Starts (All Ages including Adults)
11:30 PM - Junior Awards Ceremony (time is approximate)
ENTRY FEES:
EARLY REGISTRATION (BY APRIL 19TH) $25.00
LATE REGISTRATION (BY APRIL 29TH) $30.00
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION (BY MAY 2ND) $35.00
AWARDS
AWARDS GIVEN FOR TOP 3 BOYS AND GIRLS IN EACH 1 YEAR AGE GROUP
EVERY PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL AS THEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE!
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE CITRUS COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
This race will be an official USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event in 2026
Races
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Junior Division (Born 2016-2021)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Event Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.20
OPENS 31 AUGSwim: 75 Yards (3 Laps) Bike: 1.5 Mile (1 Lap) Run: .50 Mile (1 Lap) -
Senior Division (Born 2011-2015)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Event Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.20
OPENS 31 AUGSwim: 150 Yards (6 Laps) Bike: 3 Miles (2 Laps) Run: 1 Mile (2 Laps) -
Tri4Fun (Adults & Children)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Event Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.20
OPENS 31 AUGSwim: 75 Yards (3 Laps) Bike: 1.5 Mile (1 Lap) Run: .50 Mile (1 Lap) Totally Fun, Non-Scored or Timed Division
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