Kids Splash & Dash - Lake Highlands
- Date Sat 27th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Dallas, Texas
- Price $11.60
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting morning of fun and fitness at the Kids Splash & Dash event, taking place on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, at the Lake Highlands Aquatic Center in Dallas! This vibrant event invites kids aged 6 to 15 years to dive into an unforgettable experience that combines swimming and running in a friendly competition. With an entry fee of just $10, participants can enjoy the thrill of racing while making new friends and embracing a healthy, active lifestyle.
The event features two age categories: Youth Junior (ages 6-10) will swim 100 meters and run 1 kilometer, while Youth Senior (ages 11-15) will tackle a 200-meter swim followed by a 2-kilometer run. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to try out multisport racing, but there are also a limited number of FREE annual USA Triathlon memberships available for youth participants. Check-in begins at 7:00 AM, followed by a fun-filled day of splashing and dashing that promises to create lasting memories! Don’t miss out on this chance to inspire the next generation of athletes in Dallas!
The event features two age categories: Youth Junior (ages 6-10) will swim 100 meters and run 1 kilometer, while Youth Senior (ages 11-15) will tackle a 200-meter swim followed by a 2-kilometer run. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to try out multisport racing, but there are also a limited number of FREE annual USA Triathlon memberships available for youth participants. Check-in begins at 7:00 AM, followed by a fun-filled day of splashing and dashing that promises to create lasting memories! Don’t miss out on this chance to inspire the next generation of athletes in Dallas!
Organiser's Description
Join us at Lake Highlands Aquatic Center Saturday, June 27th for a fun morning of splashing & dashing! The event is open for kids ages 6-15yrs.
The event cost is only $10, and all participants must be USA Triathlon members - AND we have a limited number of FREE Youth annual USAT memberships! If you are not already a youth member, please reach out to [email protected] to get your code! Hurry before these free memberships run out!
SCHEDULE:
7:00 AM Check-In Opens
7:30 AM Transition Area Opens. Come to the table at the entrance of the pool to check in, pick up bag and race bib. After check-in, head to transition to get body marked, set up, and ready!
7:45 AM Transition area closes and race meeting in pool area
8:00 AM Youth Junior Start (6-10 yrs.)
~8:10 AM Youth Senior start (11-15 yrs.)
WHAT IS A SPLASH AND DASH?
A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines running and swimming. The run can take place on a trail, a road, or a path. Similarly, the swim can take place in any body of water a pool, a reservoir, or an ocean. This USA Triathlon (USAT) Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series will feature a swim(pool)/run combination.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Get a chance to try out the multisport lifestyle. It will really help you to get your feet wet! Meet friends and other youth athletes who are interested, and also engage in the multisport lifestyle! Less equipment is required compared to that of a triathlon since a Splash and Dash (aquathlon) does not require a bike.
WHAT IS USAT?
USAT or USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, and winter triathlon in the United States.
WHAT ARE THE YOUTH DISTANCES?
USAT youth events are for ages 6 -15 years. There are two categories, Youth Junior and Youth Senior. See below for age groups and distances for events.
Youth Jr. Age 6-10 100M Swim 1K Run
Youth Sr. Age 11-15 200M Swim 2K Run
_IN USAT EVENTS, RACING AGE IS DETERMINED BY THE PARTICIPANTS AGE ON DECEMBER 31ST OF THE CURRENT YEAR._
The City of Dallas Splash & Dash series events are all USAT sanctioned events, and the following rules apply:
All youth participating in the Splash & Dash events must obtain a USAT membership, and can be purchased below or WITH registration. If you need a free membership, you will need to contact [email protected]
USAT YOUTH MEMBERSHIP: To obtain the USAT Youth membership, visit the USAT MEMBERSHIP HUB (https://member.usatriathlon.org/login). You will need to create an account and then follow the prompts. It is important to choose the YOUTH membership option, and the membership will be in the name of the child, not the parent.
The event cost is only $10 and all participants must be USA Triathlon members - AND we have a limited amount of FREE Youth annual USAT memberships! If you are not already a youth member, please reach out to [email protected] to get your code!
The event cost is only $10, and all participants must be USA Triathlon members - AND we have a limited number of FREE Youth annual USAT memberships! If you are not already a youth member, please reach out to [email protected] to get your code! Hurry before these free memberships run out!
SCHEDULE:
7:00 AM Check-In Opens
7:30 AM Transition Area Opens. Come to the table at the entrance of the pool to check in, pick up bag and race bib. After check-in, head to transition to get body marked, set up, and ready!
7:45 AM Transition area closes and race meeting in pool area
8:00 AM Youth Junior Start (6-10 yrs.)
~8:10 AM Youth Senior start (11-15 yrs.)
WHAT IS A SPLASH AND DASH?
A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines running and swimming. The run can take place on a trail, a road, or a path. Similarly, the swim can take place in any body of water a pool, a reservoir, or an ocean. This USA Triathlon (USAT) Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series will feature a swim(pool)/run combination.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Get a chance to try out the multisport lifestyle. It will really help you to get your feet wet! Meet friends and other youth athletes who are interested, and also engage in the multisport lifestyle! Less equipment is required compared to that of a triathlon since a Splash and Dash (aquathlon) does not require a bike.
WHAT IS USAT?
USAT or USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, and winter triathlon in the United States.
WHAT ARE THE YOUTH DISTANCES?
USAT youth events are for ages 6 -15 years. There are two categories, Youth Junior and Youth Senior. See below for age groups and distances for events.
Youth Jr. Age 6-10 100M Swim 1K Run
Youth Sr. Age 11-15 200M Swim 2K Run
_IN USAT EVENTS, RACING AGE IS DETERMINED BY THE PARTICIPANTS AGE ON DECEMBER 31ST OF THE CURRENT YEAR._
The City of Dallas Splash & Dash series events are all USAT sanctioned events, and the following rules apply:
All youth participating in the Splash & Dash events must obtain a USAT membership, and can be purchased below or WITH registration. If you need a free membership, you will need to contact [email protected]
USAT YOUTH MEMBERSHIP: To obtain the USAT Youth membership, visit the USAT MEMBERSHIP HUB (https://member.usatriathlon.org/login). You will need to create an account and then follow the prompts. It is important to choose the YOUTH membership option, and the membership will be in the name of the child, not the parent.
The event cost is only $10 and all participants must be USA Triathlon members - AND we have a limited amount of FREE Youth annual USAT memberships! If you are not already a youth member, please reach out to [email protected] to get your code!
Races
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Splash & Dash Junior - 6-10yrs
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 27th June 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$11.60
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
Splash & Dash Senior - 11-15yrs
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 27th June 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$11.60
OPENS 01 JAN 26
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