Ironfish Kids Triathlon
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Benton, Louisiana
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Ironfish Kids Triathlon on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Cypress Black Bayou Park in Benton, Bossier! Kicking off at 8:00 A.M., this fun-filled event is perfect for young athletes aged 7 to 14, featuring two thrilling race categories: the Guppy division for kids aged 7-10, which includes a 100-yard swim, 5K bike ride, and 1K run, and the Shark division for ages 11-14, comprising a 200-yard swim, 10K bike ride, and 2K run.
Safety is our top priority, with lifeguards on duty and a well-structured course that ensures all participants can compete confidently. The event promises a fantastic atmosphere, with all kids receiving a finishers award, and awards for the top performers in each division. Make sure to register early, as spots are limited to just 250 participants! Plus, don't miss the post-race party with food and drinks to celebrate your child's accomplishment. Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit on August 2nd!
Safety is our top priority, with lifeguards on duty and a well-structured course that ensures all participants can compete confidently. The event promises a fantastic atmosphere, with all kids receiving a finishers award, and awards for the top performers in each division. Make sure to register early, as spots are limited to just 250 participants! Plus, don't miss the post-race party with food and drinks to celebrate your child's accomplishment. Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit on August 2nd!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 2025 8:00 A.M. START
CYPRESS BLACK BAYOU PARK, BENTON, LA
GUPPY (7 - 10 YEARS) - 100YS, 5KB, 1KR SHARK (11 - 14 YEARS) - 200YS, 10KB, 2KR
YOUR CHILD CANNOT BE OLDER THAN 14 ON RACE DAY
AGE BASED ON THE PARTICIPANTS AGE ON RACE DAY!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: THE FRIENDLY FOLKS AT SPORTSPECTRUM, INC. AND FOSTER ORTHODONTICS.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE INDIVIDUALS , BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR RESOURCES:RED RIVER ROAD RUNNERS, SUNRISE TRI CLUB.
DATE & STARTING TIME: SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 2, 2025
RACE STARTS AT 8:00A.M. SHARP.
BE AT CYPRESS PARK AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE RACE START!!!!
IMPORTANT NOTE: IF YOUR CHILD IS COMPETING IN THE SHARKS DIVISION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE THE PARK UNTIL ALL THE GUPPIES ARE OFF OF THE BIKE COURSE. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF THE KIDS.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: RACE STARTS AND FINISHES AT CYPRESS LAKE PARK. SWIM WILL BE LOCATED IN THE SHALLOW PART OF CYPRESS LAKE (LESS THAN 4 OF WATER). LANE ROPES & LIFEGUARDS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR SAFETY. FLOTATION DEVICES ARE ALLOWED ON THE SWIM. WE WANT EVERY CHILD TO FEEL AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE. BIKE PORTION FOR THE GUPPIES WILL BE ALL INSIDE THE PARK, THE BIKE PORTION FOR THE SHARKS WILL TAKE THE PARTICIPANTS OUTSIDE THE PARK FOR A FEW MILES AND THEN BACK INTO THE PARK TO FINISH. BOSSIER SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WILL BE ON HAND TO HELP CONTROL TRAFFIC. BOTH RUNS ARE ALL INSIDE THE PARK, SAFE, EASY, & WELL SHADED.
COURSE CERTIFIED BY SPORTSPECTRUM RACE MANAGEMENT.
REGISTRATION:
$40 THROUGH JULY 1ST
$45 JULY 2ND - AUGUST 2ND
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5:00 P.M. ON AUGUST 2ND.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!!
PACKET PICK-UP: YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR PACKET EARLY AT SPORTSPECTRUM, 6970 FERN AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
THURSDAY, JULY 31ST 1ST FROM NOON - 6:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST FROM 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, AT THE RACE SITE FROM 7:00 A.M. - 7:30 A.M.
RACE MORNING: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE AT THE PARK AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE THE RACE STARTS. IT TAKES AT LEAST 30 MINUTES TO GET PARKED, WALK TO TRANSITION, GET YOUR BIKE & GEAR SITUATED, GET BODY MARKED & PICK UP YOUR TIMING CHIP.
PARK GATE OPENS @ 6:30 AM.
RACE PACKET: EVERY PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL 2024 IRONFISH RACE T-SHIRT, SWIM CAP, AND FINISHERS AWARD.
OUR LIMIT IS 250 PARTICIPANTS, SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY & DONT MISS OUT ON THE FUN!
POST PARTY: JOIN US AFTER THE RACE AT THE TO ENJOY A GREAT POST PARTY, FOOD, AND DRINKS!!
AWARDS: ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL FINISHERS AWARD.
OVERALL & RUNNER UP - MALE & FEMALE IN EACH DIVISION
1ST & 2ND IN EACH AGE GROUPMALE & FEMALE GUPPY 7, 8, 9, 10 SHARK 11, 12, 13, 14
USAT: THIS EVENT IS SANCTIONED BY USAT & WILL REQUIRE A YOUTH ANNUAL LICENSE.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE IT ONLINE GO TO WWW.USATRIATHLON.ORG [http://www.usatriathlon.org]CLICK ON MEMBERSHIP.
REQUIRED ITEMS: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE BIKE HELMET, BIKE, RUNNING SHOES.
CYPRESS BLACK BAYOU PARK, BENTON, LA
GUPPY (7 - 10 YEARS) - 100YS, 5KB, 1KR SHARK (11 - 14 YEARS) - 200YS, 10KB, 2KR
YOUR CHILD CANNOT BE OLDER THAN 14 ON RACE DAY
AGE BASED ON THE PARTICIPANTS AGE ON RACE DAY!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: THE FRIENDLY FOLKS AT SPORTSPECTRUM, INC. AND FOSTER ORTHODONTICS.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE INDIVIDUALS , BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR RESOURCES:RED RIVER ROAD RUNNERS, SUNRISE TRI CLUB.
DATE & STARTING TIME: SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 2, 2025
RACE STARTS AT 8:00A.M. SHARP.
BE AT CYPRESS PARK AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE RACE START!!!!
IMPORTANT NOTE: IF YOUR CHILD IS COMPETING IN THE SHARKS DIVISION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE THE PARK UNTIL ALL THE GUPPIES ARE OFF OF THE BIKE COURSE. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF THE KIDS.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: RACE STARTS AND FINISHES AT CYPRESS LAKE PARK. SWIM WILL BE LOCATED IN THE SHALLOW PART OF CYPRESS LAKE (LESS THAN 4 OF WATER). LANE ROPES & LIFEGUARDS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR SAFETY. FLOTATION DEVICES ARE ALLOWED ON THE SWIM. WE WANT EVERY CHILD TO FEEL AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE. BIKE PORTION FOR THE GUPPIES WILL BE ALL INSIDE THE PARK, THE BIKE PORTION FOR THE SHARKS WILL TAKE THE PARTICIPANTS OUTSIDE THE PARK FOR A FEW MILES AND THEN BACK INTO THE PARK TO FINISH. BOSSIER SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WILL BE ON HAND TO HELP CONTROL TRAFFIC. BOTH RUNS ARE ALL INSIDE THE PARK, SAFE, EASY, & WELL SHADED.
COURSE CERTIFIED BY SPORTSPECTRUM RACE MANAGEMENT.
REGISTRATION:
$40 THROUGH JULY 1ST
$45 JULY 2ND - AUGUST 2ND
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5:00 P.M. ON AUGUST 2ND.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!!
PACKET PICK-UP: YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR PACKET EARLY AT SPORTSPECTRUM, 6970 FERN AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
THURSDAY, JULY 31ST 1ST FROM NOON - 6:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST FROM 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, AT THE RACE SITE FROM 7:00 A.M. - 7:30 A.M.
RACE MORNING: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE AT THE PARK AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE THE RACE STARTS. IT TAKES AT LEAST 30 MINUTES TO GET PARKED, WALK TO TRANSITION, GET YOUR BIKE & GEAR SITUATED, GET BODY MARKED & PICK UP YOUR TIMING CHIP.
PARK GATE OPENS @ 6:30 AM.
RACE PACKET: EVERY PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL 2024 IRONFISH RACE T-SHIRT, SWIM CAP, AND FINISHERS AWARD.
OUR LIMIT IS 250 PARTICIPANTS, SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY & DONT MISS OUT ON THE FUN!
POST PARTY: JOIN US AFTER THE RACE AT THE TO ENJOY A GREAT POST PARTY, FOOD, AND DRINKS!!
AWARDS: ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL FINISHERS AWARD.
OVERALL & RUNNER UP - MALE & FEMALE IN EACH DIVISION
1ST & 2ND IN EACH AGE GROUPMALE & FEMALE GUPPY 7, 8, 9, 10 SHARK 11, 12, 13, 14
USAT: THIS EVENT IS SANCTIONED BY USAT & WILL REQUIRE A YOUTH ANNUAL LICENSE.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE IT ONLINE GO TO WWW.USATRIATHLON.ORG [http://www.usatriathlon.org]CLICK ON MEMBERSHIP.
REQUIRED ITEMS: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE BIKE HELMET, BIKE, RUNNING SHOES.
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