Springfield Family YMCA Kids Triathlon

Sunday, July 30, 2023 Past event
10:20 AM EDT
Springfield, Ohio
$30.00 · 4 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Springfield Family YMCA Kids Triathlon on Sunday, July 30, 2023! Taking place at the National Trails Splash Zone in Springfield, Clark, this action-packed event is designed for young athletes aged 4 to 14. Participants will kick off the day with a swim in the Splash Zone, followed by an exhilarating bike ride to the Eagle City Soccer Complex, and finish with a run on the grassy fields.

The triathlon features various age group distances: 4-6 year olds will swim 25 yards, bike 1 mile, and run 0.25 miles, while 11-14 year olds will tackle 200 yards of swimming, a 4.5-mile bike ride, and a 1-mile run. Each young athlete will receive a finisher's medal, and the top three males and females in each age group will earn special placement awards. Don't forget to arrive at least an hour before your race to check in and prepare! Join us for a day filled with joy, camaraderie, and healthy competition in Springfield!

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  • Ages 4-6

    Includes T-Shirt (guaranteed for those registered by July 18)

    Swim: 25 yds Bike: 1 mile Run: .25 mile

    8:00 AM EDT

    $30.00

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  • Ages 7-8

    Includes T-Shirt (guaranteed for those registered by July 18)

    Swim: 50 yds Bike: 2 miles Run: .50 mile

    8:45 AM EDT

    $30.00

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  • Ages 9-10

    Includes T-Shirt (guaranteed for those registered by July 18)

    Swim: 100 yds Bike 3.5 miles Run: .75 mile

    9:30 AM EDT

    $30.00

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  • Ages 11-14

    Includes T-Shirt (guaranteed for those registered by July 18)

    Swim: 200 yds Bike: 4.5 miles Run 1 mile

    10:20 AM EDT

    $30.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

The Kids Triathlon will take place at the National Trails Splash Zone 300 Eagle City Rd Springfield OH, 45502

Triathlon participants will begin with a swim at Splash Zone and then will transition to their bike to ride to the Eagle City Soccer Complex via the bike path, after biking participants will finish with a run on the grass fields to receive their well-deserved finishers medal!!

All participants should arrive at least 1 hour prior to start time to check in, get a race number, set up their bike and pick up their t-shirt.



AGE GROUPS TIMES AND DISTANCES

8:00 AM Brief pre-race instructions for 4-6 year old competitors. The first wave will begin immediately following the instructions.

Approximately 8:45 AM Brief pre-race instructions for 7-8 year old competitors AFTER the last competitor in the previous race is finished. The first wave will begin immediately following the instructions.

Approximately 9:30 AM Brief pre-race instructions for 9-10 year old competitors AFTER the last competitor in the previous race is finished. The first wave will begin immediately following the instructions.

Approximately 10:20 AM Brief pre-race instructions for 11-14 year old competitors AFTER the competitor in the previous race is finished. The first wave will begin immediately following the instructions.

4-6 year olds SWIM 25 yards BIKE 1 mile RUN .25 mile

7-8 year olds SWIM 50 yards BIKE 2 mile RUN .50 mile

9-10 year olds SWIM 100 yards BIKE 3.5 mile RUN .75 mile

11-14 year olds SWIM 200 yards BIKE 4.5 mile RUN 1.00 mi



Free t-shirt if registered before June 2nd.

All finishers receive a medal and the top 3 males and females in each age group will receive placement awards!

Postrace snacks and drinks will be available to participants.

Payment is cash or check only for race day registration

IMPORTANT INFO:

Helmets are required

Set up running shoes, towel, and helmet before the race.

Parking is available at Splash Zone and Eagle City Soccer Complex.

In the event of rain, event could be delayed up to 1.5 hrs.

Please arrive at least 1 hour before your race to check in, set up their bike, helmet and tennis shoes for running.

Children are encouraged to transition and complete race with little to no parent participation,

Contact Abby Harmon at (937) 323-3781 or [email protected] for more information.

Location

Splash Zone, 300 Eagle City Rd, Springfield, 45502, OH, United States

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