Rocketkidz Rookies Triathlon
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Price $27.95
- Races 5 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day filled with fun and fitness at the Rocketkidz Rookies Triathlon on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge! This fantastic event, hosted at the Paula G. Manship YMCA, is designed especially for children ages 3-10, introducing them to the thrilling world of triathlon. With race distances tailored for each age group, young athletes will swim, bike, and run their way to a memorable experience.
Participants aged 3-4 will swim 15 yards, bike a quarter mile, and run 100 yards, while 5-6 year-olds will tackle 25 yards in the pool, bike half a mile, and run a quarter mile. The excitement continues for the 7-10 year-olds with a swim of 25 yards, a mile-long bike ride, and a half-mile run. With a cap of just 100 participants, this event is sure to sell out quickly, so be sure to register early! It's a perfect opportunity for children to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and make lifelong memories. Don't miss out on this chance to inspire the next generation of triathletes!
Participants aged 3-4 will swim 15 yards, bike a quarter mile, and run 100 yards, while 5-6 year-olds will tackle 25 yards in the pool, bike half a mile, and run a quarter mile. The excitement continues for the 7-10 year-olds with a swim of 25 yards, a mile-long bike ride, and a half-mile run. With a cap of just 100 participants, this event is sure to sell out quickly, so be sure to register early! It's a perfect opportunity for children to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and make lifelong memories. Don't miss out on this chance to inspire the next generation of triathletes!
Organiser's Description
2026 ROCKETKIDZ ROOKIES TRIATHLON
JUNE 7, 2026
PAULA G. MANSHIP YMCA
8100 YMCA PLAZA DRIVE
BATON ROUGE, LA
THIS EVENT IS CAPPED AT 100 PARTICIPANTS. WE WILL SELL OUT SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY. ADDITIONALLY, WE DO HAVE A WAITING LIST SO IF YOU REGISTER AND REALIZE YOU CAN NOT MAKE IT, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO THAT WE CAN OPEN A SPOT ON THE WAITING LIST.
WE CAN'T WAIT FOR ANOTHER ROCKETKIDZ ROOKIES TRIATHLON! SWIMMING, BIKING, AND RUNNING, OH MY! ROCKETKIDZ ROOKIES TRIATHLON IS AN EVENT SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN AGES 3-10 TO THE SPORT OF TRIATHLON.
3-4 YR OLDS: SWIM 15 YDS, BIKE 1/4 MILE, RUN 100 YDS. ONE PARENT MAY ACCOMPANY THE CHILD ON THE COURSE.
5-6 YR OLDS: SWIM 25 YDS, BIKE 1/2 MILE, RUN 1/4 MILE.
7-10 YR OLDS: SWIM 25 YDS, BIKE 1 MILE, RUN 1/2 MILE.
TRAINING WHEELS ARE ACCEPTABLE FOR ALL AGES. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD'S BIKE IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
WE'VE GOT NON-SWIMMER DIVISIONS WHERE A CHILD CAN USE FLOTATION DEVICES. IT IS SHORT, IT IS FUN, IT IS A GREAT WAY FOR YOUR CHILD TO PLAY AND BE A TRIATHLETE.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: NO REFUNDS. NO TRANSFERS. WE PURCHASE SUPPLIES/GOODIES FOR THIS RACE WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT AND CANNOT OFFER REFUNDS. RACERS CANNOT GIVE THEIR RACE ENTRIES TO ANOTHER PERSON TO RACE (LIABILITY ISSUE). ALL RKF EVENTS BENEFIT THE FOUNDATION, SO EVEN IF YOU CANNOT RACE YOUR ENTRY FEES ARE GOING TO FANTASTIC PROGRAMMING!
THIS RACE WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED. THE CANCELLATION OF THIS EVENT IS AT THE DISCRETION OF RACE DIRECTORS. THE RACE MAY START DURING LIGHT RAIN. CANCELLATION WILL OCCUR IF THUNDER OR LIGHTNING IS PRESENT IN THE AREA. WE WILL DO EVERYTHING IN OUR POWER TO ALLOW THE EVENT TO TAKE PLACE, BUT WE WILL NOT COMPROMISE THE SAFETY OF OUR LITTLE RACERS.
_COURSE DESCRIPTION _
OUR ROOKIES RACE WILL TAKE PLACE AT MANSHIP YMCA. THE SWIM TAKES PLACE IN THE POOL. THE BIKE TAKES PLACE ON THE CAMPUS AROUND THE Y COMPLETELY CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. THE RUN WILL BE IN THE GRASSY AREA AROUND THE BALL FIELD.
THE RACE DISTANCES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ALLOW FOR SAFEST COURSE WE CAN MUSTER ON THE ROADS AND SIDEWALKS. THE FOCUS OF THIS EVENT IS TO PRESENT TRIATHLON TO THE CHILDREN IN A WAY THAT GETS THEM MOTIVATED TO STAY ACTIVE AND, HOPEFULLY, CONSIDER PARTICIPATING IN RUNS AND BIKES AND SWIMS .... AND ANY OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
JUNE 7, 2026
PAULA G. MANSHIP YMCA
8100 YMCA PLAZA DRIVE
BATON ROUGE, LA
THIS EVENT IS CAPPED AT 100 PARTICIPANTS. WE WILL SELL OUT SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY. ADDITIONALLY, WE DO HAVE A WAITING LIST SO IF YOU REGISTER AND REALIZE YOU CAN NOT MAKE IT, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO THAT WE CAN OPEN A SPOT ON THE WAITING LIST.
WE CAN'T WAIT FOR ANOTHER ROCKETKIDZ ROOKIES TRIATHLON! SWIMMING, BIKING, AND RUNNING, OH MY! ROCKETKIDZ ROOKIES TRIATHLON IS AN EVENT SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN AGES 3-10 TO THE SPORT OF TRIATHLON.
3-4 YR OLDS: SWIM 15 YDS, BIKE 1/4 MILE, RUN 100 YDS. ONE PARENT MAY ACCOMPANY THE CHILD ON THE COURSE.
5-6 YR OLDS: SWIM 25 YDS, BIKE 1/2 MILE, RUN 1/4 MILE.
7-10 YR OLDS: SWIM 25 YDS, BIKE 1 MILE, RUN 1/2 MILE.
TRAINING WHEELS ARE ACCEPTABLE FOR ALL AGES. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD'S BIKE IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
WE'VE GOT NON-SWIMMER DIVISIONS WHERE A CHILD CAN USE FLOTATION DEVICES. IT IS SHORT, IT IS FUN, IT IS A GREAT WAY FOR YOUR CHILD TO PLAY AND BE A TRIATHLETE.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: NO REFUNDS. NO TRANSFERS. WE PURCHASE SUPPLIES/GOODIES FOR THIS RACE WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT AND CANNOT OFFER REFUNDS. RACERS CANNOT GIVE THEIR RACE ENTRIES TO ANOTHER PERSON TO RACE (LIABILITY ISSUE). ALL RKF EVENTS BENEFIT THE FOUNDATION, SO EVEN IF YOU CANNOT RACE YOUR ENTRY FEES ARE GOING TO FANTASTIC PROGRAMMING!
THIS RACE WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED. THE CANCELLATION OF THIS EVENT IS AT THE DISCRETION OF RACE DIRECTORS. THE RACE MAY START DURING LIGHT RAIN. CANCELLATION WILL OCCUR IF THUNDER OR LIGHTNING IS PRESENT IN THE AREA. WE WILL DO EVERYTHING IN OUR POWER TO ALLOW THE EVENT TO TAKE PLACE, BUT WE WILL NOT COMPROMISE THE SAFETY OF OUR LITTLE RACERS.
_COURSE DESCRIPTION _
OUR ROOKIES RACE WILL TAKE PLACE AT MANSHIP YMCA. THE SWIM TAKES PLACE IN THE POOL. THE BIKE TAKES PLACE ON THE CAMPUS AROUND THE Y COMPLETELY CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. THE RUN WILL BE IN THE GRASSY AREA AROUND THE BALL FIELD.
THE RACE DISTANCES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ALLOW FOR SAFEST COURSE WE CAN MUSTER ON THE ROADS AND SIDEWALKS. THE FOCUS OF THIS EVENT IS TO PRESENT TRIATHLON TO THE CHILDREN IN A WAY THAT GETS THEM MOTIVATED TO STAY ACTIVE AND, HOPEFULLY, CONSIDER PARTICIPATING IN RUNS AND BIKES AND SWIMS .... AND ANY OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
Races
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3-4 Yr. Old Assisted (Flotation Device or Assistance Required)
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.95
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3-4 Yr. Old Non-Assisted
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.95
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5-6 Yr. Old Assisted (Flotation Device or Assistance Required)
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.95
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5-6 Yr. Old Non-Assisted
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.95
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7-10 Yr. Old Non Assisted
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.95
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