Las Vegas Kids Triathlon
- Date Mon 8th September 2025 - Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 6:00PM PDT
- Location Las Vegas, Nevada
- Price $27.50 - $101.70
- Races 5 races
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting experience at the Las Vegas Kids Triathlon, taking place from September 8 to September 13, 2025, at the thrilling Cowabunga Canyon Water Park in Las Vegas, Clark! This unique triathlon event invites kids aged 6-17 to dive into an unforgettable race that begins with a swim in the park's lazy river. Participants will then bike at Faiss Middle School before sprinting around the beautiful Wilbur and Theresa Faiss Park. With over 200 eager young athletes crossing the finish line last year, this event promises to deliver fun, camaraderie, and a sense of accomplishment.
All participants will receive an array of awesome goodies, including a full-size triathlon event experience, a free day pass to Cowabunga Canyon Water Park, participation medals, souvenir wristbands, race stickers, and stylish race t-shirts! Families can join in the fun with discounted passes available for just $20. Be sure to sign up by August 20, 2025, to secure this year's exclusive shirt. Whether your child is a novice or an experienced athlete, the Las Vegas Kids Triathlon is a fantastic opportunity for kids to challenge themselves, make memories, and celebrate their achievements with friends and family.
All participants will receive an array of awesome goodies, including a full-size triathlon event experience, a free day pass to Cowabunga Canyon Water Park, participation medals, souvenir wristbands, race stickers, and stylish race t-shirts! Families can join in the fun with discounted passes available for just $20. Be sure to sign up by August 20, 2025, to secure this year's exclusive shirt. Whether your child is a novice or an experienced athlete, the Las Vegas Kids Triathlon is a fantastic opportunity for kids to challenge themselves, make memories, and celebrate their achievements with friends and family.
Organiser's Description
The Las Vegas Kids Triathlon has relocated to Cowabunga Canyon Water Park with the swim in the lazy river! With over 200 kids, ages 6-17 crossing the finish line last year, get energized and join us for a unique race experience at the water park!
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After SWIMMING in the lazy river at Cowabunga Canyon Water Park, BIKE at Faiss Middle School, RUN around Wilbur and Theresa Faiss Park, and finish inside Cowabunga Canyon Water Park with a superhero from the Las Vegas Cause-Players Alliance honoring you with a finisher medal!
Triathlon participants will receive a full size triathlon event, FREE DAY PASS TO COWABUNGA CANYON WATER PARK(GOOD FOR RACE DAY, NEXT DAY WHICH IS LAST DAY OF THE PARK SEASON, AND 2026 SEASON), participation medal, souvenir wristband, race sticker, and cool race t-shirt. ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTED PASSES FOR $20 EACH CAN BE PURCHASED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY THROUGH REGISTRATION. Sign up by August 20, 2025 to guarantee this year's shirt. Recycle Run for Fun participants will receive all the same, but recycled!
RACE READY CLINIC AND TRIATHLON TEAM
If you're new to triathlon and want to be prepared for race day, sign up for our Race Ready Club Clinic on Monday, September 8, 2024, 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Participants will receive pointers on what to expect, practice transitions, work on bike handling, and much more in one evening!
Want the ultimate preparation for race day, sign up for our training group which includes almost a month of training in all the disciplines. Novice or advanced athletes welcome. We make it easy for families where siblings and even friends can train together. Not only will participants have fun and condition for the race, practices are designed to teach and challenge participants in all three disciplines of triathlon.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
5:50am Race Day Volunteer Meeting
6:00am Transition area opens for short/long course triathlon participants.
7:00am Recycle Run for Fun Starts / Transition area closes and triathletes assemble at swim
7:05am Short Course Triathlon Briefing, then start with the swim in the lazy river.
7:20am Long Course Triathlon Briefing, then start with the swim in the lazy river.
8:30am Awards / Transition opens for bike pickup
Age is determined by the the child's age on race day.
Training wheels, kick boards, and life vests WILL BE ALLOWED, but aerobars and headphones will NOT BE ALLOWED.
PARENT & PARTICIPANT PACKET PICKUP, BIKE & HELMET DROP OFF
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
alarm clock 2:30 PM 6:30 PM
Location: Pearland Street Circle (Between Cowabunga Canyon Water Park & Faiss Middle School)
Parking: Faiss Middle School
Important Details:
* FRIDAY EVENING PACKET PICKUP IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.
* A PARENT MUST BE PRESENT TO SIGN FOR:
* Park pass entries((good for race day, next day which is last day of the park season, and 2026 season)
* Child's race packet
* Attach bike and helmet stickers. Place only bike & helmet for overnight placement in the transition area.
* All Other Gear (e.g., shoes, clothing, bib) must be brought on race morning.
OTHER PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS:
* Parent packet pickup evening before race without child.
* The parent attaches bike/helmet stickers at packet pickup and places bike & helmet into transition. Arrive at 6:15am for your child to receive body markings and place other race items in transition on race morning. For the safety of everyone, participants must walk their bike in the park.
* Or attach bike/helmet stickers at home. Arrive at 6:15am with your child to receive body markings. Then place bike, helmet, & other items in transition on race morning.
* Pay $10 for the 6:00AM race morning packet pickup through registration. If you pick up your packet on race morning without paying the $10 fee, the water park admission ticket included with race registration will be forfeited. For race morning packet pickup, parents must sign to receive their child's race packet and park entries on race morning at the main entrance of Cowabunga Canyon Water Park. Participants will receive their body markings. Apply bike/helmet stickers and take all equipment to transition. For the safety of everyone, participants must walk their bike in the park. If your plans change and you need to pick up your packet on race morning, please email the race at least 3 days prior to the event so we may invoice you for the additional fee.
COURSE MAP
THE 1 MILE RECYCLE RUN FOR FUN FOLLOWS THE SAME ROUTE AS THE SHORT COURSE RUN,
STARTING AT THE TRANSITION EXIT.
PARENTS MAY RUN ALONG SIDE THEIR CHILD FOR THE RECYCLE RUN FOR FUN.
*Swim, Bike, and Run course are subject to change without notice.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
* A free SINGLE ENTRY ADMISSION TICKET to Cowabunga Canyon Water Park following the race at about 9:30am.
* Free MORNING PACKET PICKUP.
* Adult RACE SHIRT while supplies last.
The Las Vegas Kids Triathlon wouldn't be possible without the help of volunteers!
If you choose yes to volunteer during registration, be sure to sign up on our volunteer page right after registering your child. The race will contact you about volunteering about 1-2 weeks prior to the race to confirm your volunteer spot.
RACE WITH A FRIEND FOR SCHOOL FITNESS FUNDING
*
Tell us your school when registering! When 10 or more kids from your school sign up for the triathlon race, your school will receive $100 in School Fitness Funding for PE, playground, STEM, and adaptive movement equipment. Your school will receive $10 for each additional triathlon participant after 10 signups. So, 25 triathlon signups would mean $250 for your school.
*
Spread the word with the school flyer found HERE. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bK7eSDohWBbi8gmBoAkm2ZIZykD-Eo6kekn991ySP0Q/edit?usp=sharing] Check us out on Facebook or Instagram!
AWARDS
USA Triathlon rules state that age is determined by the child's age as of on race day. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in their race division. Then, 3 places deep to both male and female finishers by their age in their division.
Overall Short Course
*
1st
*
2nd
*
3rd
Overall Long Course
*
1st
*
2nd
*
3rd
Ages 6-11 Short Course Triathlon:
* 6-7 Years Old
* 8-9 Years Old
* 10-11 Years Old
Ages 10-15 Long Course Triathlon:
* 10-11 Years Old
* 12-13 Years Old
* 14-15 Years Old
* 16-17 Years Old
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7055 S Fort Apache Rd. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/J55HH1h46xWPg9YM6]
Las Vegas, NV 89148 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/J55HH1h46xWPg9YM6]
After SWIMMING in the lazy river at Cowabunga Canyon Water Park, BIKE at Faiss Middle School, RUN around Wilbur and Theresa Faiss Park, and finish inside Cowabunga Canyon Water Park with a superhero from the Las Vegas Cause-Players Alliance honoring you with a finisher medal!
Triathlon participants will receive a full size triathlon event, FREE DAY PASS TO COWABUNGA CANYON WATER PARK(GOOD FOR RACE DAY, NEXT DAY WHICH IS LAST DAY OF THE PARK SEASON, AND 2026 SEASON), participation medal, souvenir wristband, race sticker, and cool race t-shirt. ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTED PASSES FOR $20 EACH CAN BE PURCHASED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY THROUGH REGISTRATION. Sign up by August 20, 2025 to guarantee this year's shirt. Recycle Run for Fun participants will receive all the same, but recycled!
RACE READY CLINIC AND TRIATHLON TEAM
If you're new to triathlon and want to be prepared for race day, sign up for our Race Ready Club Clinic on Monday, September 8, 2024, 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Participants will receive pointers on what to expect, practice transitions, work on bike handling, and much more in one evening!
Want the ultimate preparation for race day, sign up for our training group which includes almost a month of training in all the disciplines. Novice or advanced athletes welcome. We make it easy for families where siblings and even friends can train together. Not only will participants have fun and condition for the race, practices are designed to teach and challenge participants in all three disciplines of triathlon.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
5:50am Race Day Volunteer Meeting
6:00am Transition area opens for short/long course triathlon participants.
7:00am Recycle Run for Fun Starts / Transition area closes and triathletes assemble at swim
7:05am Short Course Triathlon Briefing, then start with the swim in the lazy river.
7:20am Long Course Triathlon Briefing, then start with the swim in the lazy river.
8:30am Awards / Transition opens for bike pickup
Age is determined by the the child's age on race day.
Training wheels, kick boards, and life vests WILL BE ALLOWED, but aerobars and headphones will NOT BE ALLOWED.
PARENT & PARTICIPANT PACKET PICKUP, BIKE & HELMET DROP OFF
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
alarm clock 2:30 PM 6:30 PM
Location: Pearland Street Circle (Between Cowabunga Canyon Water Park & Faiss Middle School)
Parking: Faiss Middle School
Important Details:
* FRIDAY EVENING PACKET PICKUP IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.
* A PARENT MUST BE PRESENT TO SIGN FOR:
* Park pass entries((good for race day, next day which is last day of the park season, and 2026 season)
* Child's race packet
* Attach bike and helmet stickers. Place only bike & helmet for overnight placement in the transition area.
* All Other Gear (e.g., shoes, clothing, bib) must be brought on race morning.
OTHER PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS:
* Parent packet pickup evening before race without child.
* The parent attaches bike/helmet stickers at packet pickup and places bike & helmet into transition. Arrive at 6:15am for your child to receive body markings and place other race items in transition on race morning. For the safety of everyone, participants must walk their bike in the park.
* Or attach bike/helmet stickers at home. Arrive at 6:15am with your child to receive body markings. Then place bike, helmet, & other items in transition on race morning.
* Pay $10 for the 6:00AM race morning packet pickup through registration. If you pick up your packet on race morning without paying the $10 fee, the water park admission ticket included with race registration will be forfeited. For race morning packet pickup, parents must sign to receive their child's race packet and park entries on race morning at the main entrance of Cowabunga Canyon Water Park. Participants will receive their body markings. Apply bike/helmet stickers and take all equipment to transition. For the safety of everyone, participants must walk their bike in the park. If your plans change and you need to pick up your packet on race morning, please email the race at least 3 days prior to the event so we may invoice you for the additional fee.
COURSE MAP
THE 1 MILE RECYCLE RUN FOR FUN FOLLOWS THE SAME ROUTE AS THE SHORT COURSE RUN,
STARTING AT THE TRANSITION EXIT.
PARENTS MAY RUN ALONG SIDE THEIR CHILD FOR THE RECYCLE RUN FOR FUN.
*Swim, Bike, and Run course are subject to change without notice.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
* A free SINGLE ENTRY ADMISSION TICKET to Cowabunga Canyon Water Park following the race at about 9:30am.
* Free MORNING PACKET PICKUP.
* Adult RACE SHIRT while supplies last.
The Las Vegas Kids Triathlon wouldn't be possible without the help of volunteers!
If you choose yes to volunteer during registration, be sure to sign up on our volunteer page right after registering your child. The race will contact you about volunteering about 1-2 weeks prior to the race to confirm your volunteer spot.
RACE WITH A FRIEND FOR SCHOOL FITNESS FUNDING
*
Tell us your school when registering! When 10 or more kids from your school sign up for the triathlon race, your school will receive $100 in School Fitness Funding for PE, playground, STEM, and adaptive movement equipment. Your school will receive $10 for each additional triathlon participant after 10 signups. So, 25 triathlon signups would mean $250 for your school.
*
Spread the word with the school flyer found HERE. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bK7eSDohWBbi8gmBoAkm2ZIZykD-Eo6kekn991ySP0Q/edit?usp=sharing] Check us out on Facebook or Instagram!
AWARDS
USA Triathlon rules state that age is determined by the child's age as of on race day. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in their race division. Then, 3 places deep to both male and female finishers by their age in their division.
Overall Short Course
*
1st
*
2nd
*
3rd
Overall Long Course
*
1st
*
2nd
*
3rd
Ages 6-11 Short Course Triathlon:
* 6-7 Years Old
* 8-9 Years Old
* 10-11 Years Old
Ages 10-15 Long Course Triathlon:
* 10-11 Years Old
* 12-13 Years Old
* 14-15 Years Old
* 16-17 Years Old
Races
-
Short Course Race, (6-11)
Incl. $5.02 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (7:10AM PDT)
$72.02
Friday Evening Packet Pickup is Highly Encouraged. A Parent Must Be Present to sign for: Park pass entries Child's race packet Attach bike and helmet stickers. Place only bike & helmet for overnight placement in the transition area. All Other Gear (e.g., shoes, clothing, bib) must be brought on race morning. Other Packet Pickup Options: Parent packet pickup evening before race without child. The parent attaches bike/helmet stickers at packet pickup and places bike & helmet into transition. Arrive at 6:15am for your child to receive body markings and place other race items in transition on race morning. Or attach bike/helmet stickers at home. Arrive at 6:15am with your child to receive body markings. Then place bike, helmet, & other items in transition on race morning. Pay $10 for the 6:00AM race morning packet pickup through registration. If you pick up your packet on race morning without paying the $10 fee, the water park admission ticket included with race registration will be forfeited. For race morning packet pickup, parents must sign to receive their child's race packet and park entries on race morning at the main entrance of Cowabunga Canyon Water Park. Participants will receive their body markings. Apply bike/helmet stickers and take all equipment to transition. For the safety of everyone, participants must walk their bike in the park. If your plans change and you need to pick up your packet on race morning, please email the race at least 3 days prior to the event so we may invoice you for the additional fee. Age is determined by the the child's age on race day. -
Long Course Race, (10-17)
Incl. $5.02 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (7:25AM PDT)
$72.02
Friday Evening Packet Pickup is Highly Encouraged. A Parent Must Be Present to sign for: Park pass entries Child's race packet Attach bike and helmet stickers. Place only bike & helmet for overnight placement in the transition area. All Other Gear (e.g., shoes, clothing, bib) must be brought on race morning. Other Packet Pickup Options: Parent packet pickup evening before race without child. The parent attaches bike/helmet stickers at packet pickup and places bike & helmet into transition. Arrive at 6:15am for your child to receive body markings and place other race items in transition on race morning. Or attach bike/helmet stickers at home. Arrive at 6:15am with your child to receive body markings. Then place bike, helmet, & other items in transition on race morning. Pay $10 for the 6:00AM race morning packet pickup through registration. If you pick up your packet on race morning without paying the $10 fee, the water park admission ticket included with race registration will be forfeited. For race morning packet pickup, parents must sign to receive their child's race packet and park entries on race morning at the main entrance of Cowabunga Canyon Water Park. Participants will receive their body markings. Apply bike/helmet stickers and take all equipment to transition. For the safety of everyone, participants must walk their bike in the park. If your plans change and you need to pick up your packet on race morning, please email the race at least 3 days prior to the event so we may invoice you for the additional fee. Age is determined by the the child's age on race day. -
Las Vegas Kids Triathlon Club/Team Training Tu/Th/Sa, (7-17)
Incl. $6.70 Fee
Sat 13th September 2025 (7:00AM PDT)
$101.70
-
Race Day Ready Clinic, (6-17)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Mon 8th September 2025 (6:00PM PDT)
$27.50
-
Recycle Run for Fun (4-9)
Incl. $3.82 Fee & Recycled T-Shirt From Previous LVKT Races
Sat 13th September 2025 (7:00AM PDT)
$50.82
ONLY Fun Run participants may pick up their packet on race morning without have to pay a $10 fee. If triathletes pick up their packet on race morning without paying the $10 fee, the water park admission ticket included with race registration will be forfeited. Fun Run participants have the option to receive body markings just like the triathletes. Fun run participants are not timed.
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