Gulf Park Kids Summer Kickoff
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Past event
9:20 AM EDT
Knoxville, Tennessee
$32.80–$43.40 · 3 races
Sprint
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Gulf Park Kids Summer Kickoff happening on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, in Knoxville, Knox! This fantastic annual youth triathlon event marks its 5th year, welcoming kids to dive into summer with a splash. Featuring three thrilling race distances, young athletes can choose from the Dolphin Race, designed for beginners with swim aids, a short biking loop, and a half-mile run; the Big Blue Shark, which includes a 50-yard swim, 1.3-mile bike ride, and half-mile run; or the Great White Shark, with a 100-yard swim, 2.8-mile bike, and a mile run.
The day kicks off at 7 AM with packet pickup at Gulf Park Pool, followed by an action-packed schedule that includes pre-race meetings and races starting at 8 AM. Each finisher will receive a medal, and awards will be presented for top performers in various categories, making it a memorable day for all participants. With plenty of volunteers on hand to support the kids, parents can relax and enjoy the spirit of competition. Join us at Gulf Park Pool for a summer celebration of health, fitness, and community!
The day kicks off at 7 AM with packet pickup at Gulf Park Pool, followed by an action-packed schedule that includes pre-race meetings and races starting at 8 AM. Each finisher will receive a medal, and awards will be presented for top performers in various categories, making it a memorable day for all participants. With plenty of volunteers on hand to support the kids, parents can relax and enjoy the spirit of competition. Join us at Gulf Park Pool for a summer celebration of health, fitness, and community!
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Races
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Big Blue Shark - Mid Sprint
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event Mid Race 50 yard swim - 1.4 mile bike - .5 mile Run
Entries closed8:45 AM EDT
$43.40
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Dolphins - Beginner Tri
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
swim 15 yards - Bike .25 mile - Run .5 Mile
Entries closed9:20 AM EDT
$32.80
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Great White Shark - Long Sprint
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event Long Sprint 100 yard swim - 2.8 Mile Bike - 1 Mile Run
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$43.40
Organiser's description
Welcome to the summer! We are on the 5th year of the Gulf Park Kids Triathlon and are excited that we are kicking off the summer with this amazing event for the kiddos!
Please see tabs on this registration for information about the USA Triathlon Youth Initiative! They have donated 150 Youth Annual Memberships for the PBR Kids Events.
About this event:
Dolphin Race - A non sanctioned race for kids that cannot swim longer distances or without a swim aid (water wings, kick board, parent), bike is a short loop (bikes may have training wheels) and a half mile run to the finish line.
Big Blue Shark - 50 yard swim, 1.3 mile bike, .5 mile run to finish line (Sanctioned Race with USA Triathlon)
Great White Shark - 100 yard swim, 2.8 mile bike, 1 mile run to finish line (Sanctioned Race with USA Triathlon)
Packet Pickup begins at 7am at Gulf Park Pool in Knoxville, tn. and will go till 9am cutting off 5 minutes for each race before they begin.
Parking will be on Cedar Bluff in the gravel lot outside the Gulf Park pool. Once you park, you can come inside the pool area for packet pickup.
Once you have picked up your childs packet, you will walk down to transition in the back parking lot. Once you get to transition, the parents are not permitted inside the transition area for the Big Blue Sharks and Great White Sharks. Dolphin parents will be permitted to enter the designated transition area. Don't worry, we will have plenty of volunteers to help out the kiddos.
Schedule of events:
7am packet pickup opens
7:50am Pre race meeting for Great White Sharks
8am Great White Shark race begins with time trial start to pool.
8:45 Big Blue Shark race begins after brief pre race meeting at pool
9:20am Dolphins race begins
9:45 am Awards Ceremony
There will be finishers medals for each finisher.
Awards will be given for the Shark categories. The dolphins will be given an award as well!
Top 3 boys and girls overall in each division plus top three male and female age groups.
Shark age groups:
5 and under; 6-7; 8-10; 11-12; 13 and up
Special thanks to our sponsor Gulf Park Pool for hosting! Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Please see tabs on this registration for information about the USA Triathlon Youth Initiative! They have donated 150 Youth Annual Memberships for the PBR Kids Events.
About this event:
Dolphin Race - A non sanctioned race for kids that cannot swim longer distances or without a swim aid (water wings, kick board, parent), bike is a short loop (bikes may have training wheels) and a half mile run to the finish line.
Big Blue Shark - 50 yard swim, 1.3 mile bike, .5 mile run to finish line (Sanctioned Race with USA Triathlon)
Great White Shark - 100 yard swim, 2.8 mile bike, 1 mile run to finish line (Sanctioned Race with USA Triathlon)
Packet Pickup begins at 7am at Gulf Park Pool in Knoxville, tn. and will go till 9am cutting off 5 minutes for each race before they begin.
Parking will be on Cedar Bluff in the gravel lot outside the Gulf Park pool. Once you park, you can come inside the pool area for packet pickup.
Once you have picked up your childs packet, you will walk down to transition in the back parking lot. Once you get to transition, the parents are not permitted inside the transition area for the Big Blue Sharks and Great White Sharks. Dolphin parents will be permitted to enter the designated transition area. Don't worry, we will have plenty of volunteers to help out the kiddos.
Schedule of events:
7am packet pickup opens
7:50am Pre race meeting for Great White Sharks
8am Great White Shark race begins with time trial start to pool.
8:45 Big Blue Shark race begins after brief pre race meeting at pool
9:20am Dolphins race begins
9:45 am Awards Ceremony
There will be finishers medals for each finisher.
Awards will be given for the Shark categories. The dolphins will be given an award as well!
Top 3 boys and girls overall in each division plus top three male and female age groups.
Shark age groups:
5 and under; 6-7; 8-10; 11-12; 13 and up
Special thanks to our sponsor Gulf Park Pool for hosting! Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Location
528 Pensacola Rd NW, Knoxville, 37923, TN, United States
Gulf Park Kids Summer Kickoff
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