Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon
- Date Sun 10th May 2026
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location San Jose, California
- Price $132.00
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of athleticism and fun at the Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the stunning Kathleen MacDonald High School in San Jose, Santa Clara. This fantastic event caters to young athletes aged six to seventeen, making it one of the largest kids' triathlons in the country! Participants can choose between two thrilling races: the Competitive Triathlon for ages 6 to 15 and the Super-Sprint for ages 11 to 17. The Competitive Triathlon is timed and features awards, while the Super-Sprint offers varying distances to challenge young competitors.
This year, the event is streamlined for a more compact experience, with all swimming taking place in the pool and running on the track, ensuring easy spectator viewing and ample parking. Parents will not be allowed in transition areas, allowing kids to race independently and build their confidence. Celebrate Mother’s Day by racing in the morning and enjoying festivities in the afternoon—anyone identifying as a mother will receive a special gift! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for your child to participate in a supportive and energetic community event.
This year, the event is streamlined for a more compact experience, with all swimming taking place in the pool and running on the track, ensuring easy spectator viewing and ample parking. Parents will not be allowed in transition areas, allowing kids to race independently and build their confidence. Celebrate Mother’s Day by racing in the morning and enjoying festivities in the afternoon—anyone identifying as a mother will receive a special gift! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for your child to participate in a supportive and energetic community event.
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 Kids Triathlon [https://mpkidstri.org] will still have them.
There will be no Duathlon either.
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 County 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/]. You will be given an opportunity to sign up for them as part of registration.
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 GIFT!
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 Kids Triathlon [https://mpkidstri.org] will still have them.
There will be no Duathlon either.
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 County 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/]. You will be given an opportunity to sign up for them as part of registration.
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 GIFT!
Races
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Super-Sprint Triathlon
Incl. T-Shirt Size
Sun 10th May 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$132.00
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)
$132.00
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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