Rocketkidz Rookies Triathlon

  • Date Sun 8th June 2025
  • Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • Price $27.95
  • Races 5 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Rocketkidz Rookies Triathlon on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge! This vibrant event is specially designed for children ages 3 to 10, introducing them to the thrilling world of triathlon through swimming, biking, and running.

Participants will enjoy a range of race distances tailored to their age groups: the youngest racers (3-4 years old) will swim 15 yards, bike 1/4 mile, and run 100 yards, while 5-6 year olds will tackle 25 yards in the pool, 1/2 mile on their bikes, and finish with a 1/4 mile run. For the older kids (ages 7-10), they'll swim 25 yards, bike 1 mile, and run 1/2 mile. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to stay active, have fun, and experience the joy of competition in a supportive environment. With a cap of just 100 participants, be sure to register early to secure your spot in this unforgettable event at the Paula G. Manship YMCA!

Organiser's Description

2025 ROCKETKIDZ ROOKIES TRIATHLON



JUNE 8, 2025 (STILL TO BE DETERMINED)

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

  • 3-4 Yr. Old Non Swimmer (Flotation Device or Assistance Required)

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $27.95

    OPENS SOON
  • 3-4 Yr. Old Swimmer

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $27.95

    OPENS SOON
  • 5-6 Yr. Old Non Swimmer (Flotation Device or Assistance Required)

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $27.95

    OPENS SOON
  • 5-6 Yr. Old Swimmer

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $27.95

    OPENS SOON
  • 7-10 Yr. Old Swimmer

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $27.95

    OPENS SOON

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Location

8100 YMCA Plaza Drive, Baton Rouge, 70810, LA, United States

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