Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon
- Date Sun 10th May 2026
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location San Jose, California
- Price $105.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and athleticism at the Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the beautiful Kathleen MacDonald High School in San Jose, Santa Clara! This vibrant event is designed specifically for kids aged six to seventeen and promises to be one of the largest triathlons for young athletes in the country. With a refreshing change of venue, participants will enjoy a swim in the pool, a bike ride on closed roads, and a run on the track.
This year, the Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon offers two competitive events: the Competitive Triathlon for kids aged 6 to 15, and the Super-Sprint for those aged 11 to 17, allowing young athletes to choose between traditional shorter distances or longer challenges. With no non-competitive events scheduled this year, the focus is on fostering a spirited competitive atmosphere. Plus, participants can look forward to awards for their hard work! The event is part of USA Triathlon's Youth State Series, ensuring a thrilling day for all involved. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to showcase their skills and celebrate a day full of athletic achievement!
This year, the Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon offers two competitive events: the Competitive Triathlon for kids aged 6 to 15, and the Super-Sprint for those aged 11 to 17, allowing young athletes to choose between traditional shorter distances or longer challenges. With no non-competitive events scheduled this year, the focus is on fostering a spirited competitive atmosphere. Plus, participants can look forward to awards for their hard work! The event is part of USA Triathlon's Youth State Series, ensuring a thrilling day for all involved. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to showcase their skills and celebrate a day full of athletic achievement!
Organiser's Description
NEW LOCATION NEW DATE
READ BELOW TO MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE CHANGES
The Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon (SVKT) is one of the countrys largest triathlons specifically for kids aged SIX THROUGH SEVENTEEN.
This year, we are moving to a new venue, the beautiful and recently opened KATHLEEN MACDONALD HIGH SCHOOL. The swim will be in the pool and the run on the track as usual. The bike course will continue to be on closed roads. There should be plenty of parking, the bike course has easy spectator viewing, and the whole event will be more compact.
BECAUSE WE ARE IN A NEW VENUE WITH A SMALLER POOL, WE ARE CUTTING OUT SOME OF THE EVENTS THAT HAVE BEEN TRADITIONALLY HELD IN ORDER TO MAKE THE EVENT SMALLER AS WE GAIN MORE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS VENUE.
TRIATHLON
There are two triathlon events to choose from.
COMPETITIVE TRIATHLON IS FOR KIDS AGED 6 TO 15 WHO ARE READY TO RACE ON THEIR OWN. It is timed and there will be awards. NO PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN TRANSITION AT ANY TIME. (We will have transition clinics to teach the kids everything they need to know.) Your child needs to be able to swim across the pool without stopping and without swim aids; no training wheels or balance bikes either.
The SUPER-SPRINT IS FOR KIDS 11 TO 17. Kids 11 to 15 can choose the shorter distances of the traditional event or the longer distances of the Super-Sprint.
Not sure which event to sign up for or if your child is ready for the competitive event? Read this guide [https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DsfRsJ9KnpxSh55C6NEL80lw1oT8wO2/view?usp=sharing].
NON-COMPETITIVE AND DUATHLON EVENTS
There will be no Non-Competitive Events at this race. But Menlo Park [https://mpkidstri.org] and East Bay [https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Hayward/EastBayKidsTriathlon] Kids Triathlons will still have them.
There will be no Duathlon either. There will be a Duathlon at the East Bay Kids Triathlon [https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Hayward/EastBayKidsTriathlon].
After some experience at this venue, we hope to bring these events back.
NORCAL YOUTH STATE SERIES
This event is part of USA Triathlon's Youth State Series. Because there is so much overlap in participants, we will not have the Bay Area Kids Triathlon Series this year. We encourage everyone to participate in the entire state series, including the Sunnyvale Kids Splash and Dash (date TBD) and the Oakland Tri Club's Splash and Dash on October 25th. Series awards will be given out at the OTC Splash and Dash.
YOUTH TEAMS AND CLINICS
There are two youth teams in the area: TCMTriSquad Juniors [https://www.tricoachmartin.com/tcmtrisquadjuniors] in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties and First Youth Triathlon Team (FYTT) [https://www.firstyouthtriathlonteam.com/] in Menlo Park. Both put on clinics and workouts.
In addition, there will be several youth clinics -- especially practice tris and transition practice -- put on by Rolling Stumps Endurance [https://rollingstumpsendurance.com/]. More details to be announced soon.
NEW DATE MAY 10, 2026
GIVE YOUR MOM A BREAK - RACE IN THE MORNING, CELEBRATE IN THE AFTERNOON!
ANYONE WHO IDENTIFIES AS A MOTHER WILL GET A SMALL SURPRISE!
READ BELOW TO MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE CHANGES
The Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon (SVKT) is one of the countrys largest triathlons specifically for kids aged SIX THROUGH SEVENTEEN.
This year, we are moving to a new venue, the beautiful and recently opened KATHLEEN MACDONALD HIGH SCHOOL. The swim will be in the pool and the run on the track as usual. The bike course will continue to be on closed roads. There should be plenty of parking, the bike course has easy spectator viewing, and the whole event will be more compact.
BECAUSE WE ARE IN A NEW VENUE WITH A SMALLER POOL, WE ARE CUTTING OUT SOME OF THE EVENTS THAT HAVE BEEN TRADITIONALLY HELD IN ORDER TO MAKE THE EVENT SMALLER AS WE GAIN MORE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS VENUE.
TRIATHLON
There are two triathlon events to choose from.
COMPETITIVE TRIATHLON IS FOR KIDS AGED 6 TO 15 WHO ARE READY TO RACE ON THEIR OWN. It is timed and there will be awards. NO PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN TRANSITION AT ANY TIME. (We will have transition clinics to teach the kids everything they need to know.) Your child needs to be able to swim across the pool without stopping and without swim aids; no training wheels or balance bikes either.
The SUPER-SPRINT IS FOR KIDS 11 TO 17. Kids 11 to 15 can choose the shorter distances of the traditional event or the longer distances of the Super-Sprint.
Not sure which event to sign up for or if your child is ready for the competitive event? Read this guide [https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DsfRsJ9KnpxSh55C6NEL80lw1oT8wO2/view?usp=sharing].
NON-COMPETITIVE AND DUATHLON EVENTS
There will be no Non-Competitive Events at this race. But Menlo Park [https://mpkidstri.org] and East Bay [https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Hayward/EastBayKidsTriathlon] Kids Triathlons will still have them.
There will be no Duathlon either. There will be a Duathlon at the East Bay Kids Triathlon [https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Hayward/EastBayKidsTriathlon].
After some experience at this venue, we hope to bring these events back.
NORCAL YOUTH STATE SERIES
This event is part of USA Triathlon's Youth State Series. Because there is so much overlap in participants, we will not have the Bay Area Kids Triathlon Series this year. We encourage everyone to participate in the entire state series, including the Sunnyvale Kids Splash and Dash (date TBD) and the Oakland Tri Club's Splash and Dash on October 25th. Series awards will be given out at the OTC Splash and Dash.
YOUTH TEAMS AND CLINICS
There are two youth teams in the area: TCMTriSquad Juniors [https://www.tricoachmartin.com/tcmtrisquadjuniors] in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties and First Youth Triathlon Team (FYTT) [https://www.firstyouthtriathlonteam.com/] in Menlo Park. Both put on clinics and workouts.
In addition, there will be several youth clinics -- especially practice tris and transition practice -- put on by Rolling Stumps Endurance [https://rollingstumpsendurance.com/]. More details to be announced soon.
NEW DATE MAY 10, 2026
GIVE YOUR MOM A BREAK - RACE IN THE MORNING, CELEBRATE IN THE AFTERNOON!
ANYONE WHO IDENTIFIES AS A MOTHER WILL GET A SMALL SURPRISE!
Races
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Super-Sprint Triathlon
Incl. T-Shirt Size
Sun 10th May 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$105.00
Event distances are based on the age of the athlete on Dec 31st, 2026: 11-12 years: 400-yard swim; 6-mile bike; 2,400-yard run 13-15 years: 400-yard swim; 6-mile bike; 2400-yard run 16-17 years: 400-yard swim; 6-mile bike; 2400-yard run -
Competitive Triathlon
Incl. T-Shirt Size
Sun 10th May 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$105.00
Event distances are based on the age of the athlete on Dec 31st, 2026. Athletes sign up for the Competitive event and we slot them into age groups. The descriptions here are to educate parents so you make sure their kid(s) are prepared for the distances involved. This event is for kids who are ready to do a triathlon on their own. No swim aids are allowed. Bicycles must have exactly two wheels and at least one brake. Parents cannot help at any time. Athletes will be timed. Age 6-8 Distances: 50 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 800 yard run Age 9-10 Distances: 100 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 1200 yard run Age 11-12 Distances: 150 yard swim, 4 mile bike, 1600 yard run Age 13-15 Distances: 200 yard swim, 5 mile bike, 2000 yard run
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