Portland Kids Duathlon
- Date Sun 13th July 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Portland, Maine
- Price $28.00 - $48.61
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Portland Kids Duathlon on Sunday, July 13, 2025! Located in the beautiful Portland, Cumberland, this vibrant event is designed for young athletes aged 3-12, offering them the chance to dive into the thrilling world of multi-sport racing. With a unique run, bike, run format, this duathlon is perfect for both non-swimmers and budding triathletes. The youngest participants can enjoy a bike-only event, ensuring that everyone can join in on the action regardless of their experience level.
The race will take place at the picturesque triangle in front of Payson Park, featuring traffic-free roads and scenic trails to make it safe and enjoyable for all. Each young racer will be greeted with cheers from spectators as they cross the finish line, earning a shiny medal and a boost of self-confidence. Plus, all profits from this inspiring event will be donated to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools, making it a wonderful way to support the community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for kids to get active, have fun, and create lasting memories!
The race will take place at the picturesque triangle in front of Payson Park, featuring traffic-free roads and scenic trails to make it safe and enjoyable for all. Each young racer will be greeted with cheers from spectators as they cross the finish line, earning a shiny medal and a boost of self-confidence. Plus, all profits from this inspiring event will be donated to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools, making it a wonderful way to support the community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for kids to get active, have fun, and create lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
About the Race
Portlands first multisport race for children, The Portland Kids Duathlon, is presented by Benchmark Real Estate [http://www.benchmarkmaine.com]. The race gives young people ages 3-12 an opportunity to participate in the fast-growing world of multi-sport racing. The run, bike, run format of a duathlon is fun and approachable, a great race for non-swimmers and triathletes alike. A bike only event for our youngest athletes as well as those with special needs makes the event even more accessible. All young athletes will finish the race with a smile on their face, a medal around their neck, and a boost of self-confidence and pride. All profits from this race will be donated to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools [https://www.foundationforpps.org]. Both in-person and virtual race options available.
Course
Transition will be at the triangle in front of Payson Park with separate transition areas for each race. We are on Baxter Boulevard with out-and-back bike courses on the road and out-and-back runs on the trail. Courses will parallel each other to make for easy viewing for spectators. All roads will be traffic free.
NOTE: All participants will need to purchase an annual membership with the USA Triathlon (USAT) for an additional $10. This is because our race is sanctioned and supported by USAT. See details below. USAT has now made this a one time fee.
About USAT
The Portland Kids Duathlon is USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event. This means that not only do you have the confidence to know that the race will be safe, sanctioned, and insured but also that we follow a uniform set of rules with other USAT events. The term sanction refers to the compliance of a multisport event to USA Triathlons safety requirements. Safety plans, course maps, and event details must be submitted for review by USA Triathlon staff. It further requires our race director undergo an annual background check and maintain a certification from the U.S. Center for SafeSport. As a member, you also have access to discounts from many of USAT's partners including sports related products and travel companies. Those are found once you've created an account and then added and logged in to your child's account at https://member.usatriathlon.org/.
Portlands first multisport race for children, The Portland Kids Duathlon, is presented by Benchmark Real Estate [http://www.benchmarkmaine.com]. The race gives young people ages 3-12 an opportunity to participate in the fast-growing world of multi-sport racing. The run, bike, run format of a duathlon is fun and approachable, a great race for non-swimmers and triathletes alike. A bike only event for our youngest athletes as well as those with special needs makes the event even more accessible. All young athletes will finish the race with a smile on their face, a medal around their neck, and a boost of self-confidence and pride. All profits from this race will be donated to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools [https://www.foundationforpps.org]. Both in-person and virtual race options available.
Course
Transition will be at the triangle in front of Payson Park with separate transition areas for each race. We are on Baxter Boulevard with out-and-back bike courses on the road and out-and-back runs on the trail. Courses will parallel each other to make for easy viewing for spectators. All roads will be traffic free.
NOTE: All participants will need to purchase an annual membership with the USA Triathlon (USAT) for an additional $10. This is because our race is sanctioned and supported by USAT. See details below. USAT has now made this a one time fee.
About USAT
The Portland Kids Duathlon is USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event. This means that not only do you have the confidence to know that the race will be safe, sanctioned, and insured but also that we follow a uniform set of rules with other USAT events. The term sanction refers to the compliance of a multisport event to USA Triathlons safety requirements. Safety plans, course maps, and event details must be submitted for review by USA Triathlon staff. It further requires our race director undergo an annual background check and maintain a certification from the U.S. Center for SafeSport. As a member, you also have access to discounts from many of USAT's partners including sports related products and travel companies. Those are found once you've created an account and then added and logged in to your child's account at https://member.usatriathlon.org/.
Races
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Bike Event - 3-5 Year Olds
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Not Guaranteed After 6/27)
Sun 13th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.00
OPENS SOONA 1 mile bike accompanied by an adult or teenager 16 or older on foot. There will be an optional earlier turnaround for kids that need a shorter distance. -
Bike/Run for 5-8 Year Olds
Incl. $3.61 Fee & T-Shirt (Not Guaranteed After 7/1)
Sun 13th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$48.61
OPENS SOONBike/Run Course - A 1 mile bike followed by a half a mile run. -
Run/Bike/Run for 8-12 Year Olds
Incl. $3.61 Fee & T-Shirt (Not Guaranteed After 7/1)
Sun 13th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$48.61
OPENS SOONRun/Bike/Run - 1 mile run, 3 mile bike and a half mile run. -
Virtual Kids Duathlon
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Not Guaranteed After 7/1)
$33.00
OPENS SOONSee race distances for in-person event. These are the suggested race distances per age group, they are not required. Make your race your own. The virtual race is not timed and is open to kids of all ages.
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