Janesville Kids Triathlon
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM CDT
Janesville, Wisconsin
Free–$59.30 · 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for a day full of excitement and energy at the Janesville Kids Triathlon on Saturday, August 26, 2023! Taking place in the picturesque setting of Janesville, Rock, this event is designed for kids ages 7 to 12 who are eager to experience the thrill of a triathlon. Young athletes will swim 40 meters in the pool, conquer a 2.5-mile bike ride, and sprint through a 0.5-mile run to the finish line. This fun-filled event is not only a fantastic introduction to triathlons but also a celebration of health, fitness, and self-confidence.
New this year, children aged 2-6 can also join in the fun with the Race the Gator Fun Run, inspired by Rockport Pool's beloved mascot, Goggles the Gator! The event kicks off with this exciting race at 8:45 AM, allowing even the youngest participants to experience the joy of competition. With awards for the top finishers in each age group, every child will leave with a sense of accomplishment. Remember, registration is capped at 150 athletes, so secure your spot by registering online before August 23rd! Join us for a memorable day of
New this year, children aged 2-6 can also join in the fun with the Race the Gator Fun Run, inspired by Rockport Pool's beloved mascot, Goggles the Gator! The event kicks off with this exciting race at 8:45 AM, allowing even the youngest participants to experience the joy of competition. With awards for the top finishers in each age group, every child will leave with a sense of accomplishment. Remember, registration is capped at 150 athletes, so secure your spot by registering online before August 23rd! Join us for a memorable day of
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Janesville Kids Triathlon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Event T-Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$59.30
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Transition Clinic
Learn how to setup your gear before the race and learn best practices to ensure a fast and easy transition between sports.
Entries closedFriday, Aug 25, 2023 (6:30 PM CDT)
Free
Organiser's description
Join us as we bring back the Kid's Triathlon event. Kids ages 7-12 years of age are invited to swim, bike and run to the finish line.
DISTANCES
40 METER POOL SWIM
2.5 MILE BIKE RIDE
0.5 MILE RUN
This is the perfect event for a kids first triathlon experience. While awards will be given to the fastest in each age group, this event is not structured as a competitive race. Rather, this is a chance to celebrate health & fitness, encourage self confidence and most of all have fun while being active.
REGISTRATION WILL BE CAPPED AT 150 ATHLETES.
PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE BY AUGUST 23RD BY NOON.
Please contact the Janesville Parks & Rec office for questions.
NEW THIS YEAR: RACE THE GATOR FUN RUN
DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 7 AND WANT IN ON RACE DAY ACTION?
SIGN UP FOR THE RACE THE GATOR FUN RUN IN THE SPIRIT OF ROCKPORT POOL'S MASCOT, GOGGLES THE GATOR!
THIS SHORT RACE IS FOR CHILDREN 2-6 YEARS OLD RUNNING THE FINAL STRETCH OF THE TRIATHLON COURSE. PARENTS AND STROLLERS WELCOME.
THE RACE STARTS AT 8:45AM.
NO NEED TO REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME, BUT RACERS WHO DO, AND PAY A $20 ADD ON FEE WILL RECEIVE A SHIRT, FINISHER MEDAL AND SOME OTHER COOL SWAG.
TRANSITION AREA CHECK-IN TIMES
THE CHECK-IN TIMES FOR THE TRANSITION AREA (WHERE PARTICIPANTS KEEP THEIR BICYCLES AND GEAR) ARE AS FOLLOWS:
7:30AM TO 8:30AM
NOTE: CHILDREN SHOULD ARRIVE TO THE TRANSITION AREA AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THEIR START TIME.
PERKS
EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A SOUVENIR EVENT T-SHIRT & PROFESSIONAL RACE TIMING
ALL RACERS REGISTERED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 14TH WILL RECEIVE A SHIRT UPON CHECK IN.
ANY RACERS REGISTERED AFTER AUGUST 14TH WILL BE ABLE TO PICK UP THEIR SHIRT FROM THE RECREATION OFFICE AFTER RACE DAY.
TRANSITION CLINIC & Q&A
FRIDAY AUGUST 23RD 5:30PM-7PM AT ROCKPORT POOL
SOMETIMES SWITCHING FROM SWIMMING TO BIKING AND BIKING TO RUNNING CAN BE CONFUSING. WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR BIKE? HOW DO YOU PUT ON SHOES?
THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE WILL BE ANSWERED DURING OUR TRANSITION CLINIC AND Q&A. ATTENDANCE IS NOT MANDATORY BUT IS ENCOURAGED AND FREE.
THE TRANSITION CLINIC WILL BE HELD DURING PACKET PICK UP FROM 5:30-6:30PM AND THE Q&A WILL BE HELD AFTER PACKET PICK UP FROM 6:30-7PM.
RACERS ARE FREE TO ATTEND BOTH OR JUST ONE.
PLEASE BRING YOUR GEAR INCLUDING YOUR BIKE, HELMET, SWIM SUIT, SHOES AND WHATEVER ELSE YOU HAVE.
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GET IN THE POOL, RIDE THROUGH THE COURSE, AND RUN THE PATH.
AWARDS
MEDALS GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP
PACKET PICK-UP
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD 5:30PM-6:30PM AT PEACE PARK PAVILION
Saturday, August 24th 7:30am-8:30am at Peace Park Pavilion
RULES
ONE PARENT PER CHILD MAY ASSIST WITH TRANSITION AREA SETUP. NO ADDITIONAL CHILDREN OR PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE TRANSITION AREA.
WE WILL HAVE VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH TRANSITION AREA SET UP AS WELL AS SWIM-TO-BIKE AND BIKE-TO-RUN TRANSITIONS FOR ALL AGES.
PARENTS ARE DISCOURAGED FROM WALKING/RUNNING ALONG THE BIKE AND RUN COURSES ALONG SIDE THEIR CHILDREN.
INSTEAD, THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO FIND A STATIONARY LOCATION TO TAKE PICTURES AND ENCOURAGE THEIR CHILDREN.
If our minimum athletes of 50 is not reached by August 4th then the event will be cancelled. Late registration and race day registration will not be allowed.
DISTANCES
40 METER POOL SWIM
2.5 MILE BIKE RIDE
0.5 MILE RUN
This is the perfect event for a kids first triathlon experience. While awards will be given to the fastest in each age group, this event is not structured as a competitive race. Rather, this is a chance to celebrate health & fitness, encourage self confidence and most of all have fun while being active.
REGISTRATION WILL BE CAPPED AT 150 ATHLETES.
PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE BY AUGUST 23RD BY NOON.
Please contact the Janesville Parks & Rec office for questions.
NEW THIS YEAR: RACE THE GATOR FUN RUN
DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 7 AND WANT IN ON RACE DAY ACTION?
SIGN UP FOR THE RACE THE GATOR FUN RUN IN THE SPIRIT OF ROCKPORT POOL'S MASCOT, GOGGLES THE GATOR!
THIS SHORT RACE IS FOR CHILDREN 2-6 YEARS OLD RUNNING THE FINAL STRETCH OF THE TRIATHLON COURSE. PARENTS AND STROLLERS WELCOME.
THE RACE STARTS AT 8:45AM.
NO NEED TO REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME, BUT RACERS WHO DO, AND PAY A $20 ADD ON FEE WILL RECEIVE A SHIRT, FINISHER MEDAL AND SOME OTHER COOL SWAG.
TRANSITION AREA CHECK-IN TIMES
THE CHECK-IN TIMES FOR THE TRANSITION AREA (WHERE PARTICIPANTS KEEP THEIR BICYCLES AND GEAR) ARE AS FOLLOWS:
7:30AM TO 8:30AM
NOTE: CHILDREN SHOULD ARRIVE TO THE TRANSITION AREA AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THEIR START TIME.
PERKS
EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A SOUVENIR EVENT T-SHIRT & PROFESSIONAL RACE TIMING
ALL RACERS REGISTERED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 14TH WILL RECEIVE A SHIRT UPON CHECK IN.
ANY RACERS REGISTERED AFTER AUGUST 14TH WILL BE ABLE TO PICK UP THEIR SHIRT FROM THE RECREATION OFFICE AFTER RACE DAY.
TRANSITION CLINIC & Q&A
FRIDAY AUGUST 23RD 5:30PM-7PM AT ROCKPORT POOL
SOMETIMES SWITCHING FROM SWIMMING TO BIKING AND BIKING TO RUNNING CAN BE CONFUSING. WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR BIKE? HOW DO YOU PUT ON SHOES?
THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE WILL BE ANSWERED DURING OUR TRANSITION CLINIC AND Q&A. ATTENDANCE IS NOT MANDATORY BUT IS ENCOURAGED AND FREE.
THE TRANSITION CLINIC WILL BE HELD DURING PACKET PICK UP FROM 5:30-6:30PM AND THE Q&A WILL BE HELD AFTER PACKET PICK UP FROM 6:30-7PM.
RACERS ARE FREE TO ATTEND BOTH OR JUST ONE.
PLEASE BRING YOUR GEAR INCLUDING YOUR BIKE, HELMET, SWIM SUIT, SHOES AND WHATEVER ELSE YOU HAVE.
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GET IN THE POOL, RIDE THROUGH THE COURSE, AND RUN THE PATH.
AWARDS
MEDALS GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP
PACKET PICK-UP
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD 5:30PM-6:30PM AT PEACE PARK PAVILION
Saturday, August 24th 7:30am-8:30am at Peace Park Pavilion
RULES
ONE PARENT PER CHILD MAY ASSIST WITH TRANSITION AREA SETUP. NO ADDITIONAL CHILDREN OR PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE TRANSITION AREA.
WE WILL HAVE VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH TRANSITION AREA SET UP AS WELL AS SWIM-TO-BIKE AND BIKE-TO-RUN TRANSITIONS FOR ALL AGES.
PARENTS ARE DISCOURAGED FROM WALKING/RUNNING ALONG THE BIKE AND RUN COURSES ALONG SIDE THEIR CHILDREN.
INSTEAD, THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO FIND A STATIONARY LOCATION TO TAKE PICTURES AND ENCOURAGE THEIR CHILDREN.
If our minimum athletes of 50 is not reached by August 4th then the event will be cancelled. Late registration and race day registration will not be allowed.
Location
2801 Rockport Rd, Janesville, 53548, WI, United States
Janesville Kids Triathlon
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