Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon
- Date Fri 17th July 2026
- Location Midland, Michigan
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon, taking place on July 17, 2026, in beautiful Midland! This exhilarating event is designed specifically for young athletes, allowing them to experience the thrill of swimming, biking, and running in a supportive and encouraging environment. Participants will navigate through Plymouth Park, with race distances tailored to various age groups, including a 25-meter swim, 1.75-mile bike ride, and half-mile run for ages 6-11, and more challenging distances for older participants.
For the youngest racers aged 3-5, the MINI TKT offers a fantastic introduction to triathlons, featuring a fun, short course full of excitement. With supportive volunteers cheering them on, every young athlete will cross the finish line with a sense of accomplishment and receive a TKT Finishers Medal. Don’t miss out on the chance to prepare your child for this incredible event by joining the Kids Triathlon Camp from July 13-17, where they can build confidence and skills in a fun atmosphere. Registration is open now, so secure your spot early for the best rates and get ready for a day filled with joy, achievement, and community spirit
For the youngest racers aged 3-5, the MINI TKT offers a fantastic introduction to triathlons, featuring a fun, short course full of excitement. With supportive volunteers cheering them on, every young athlete will cross the finish line with a sense of accomplishment and receive a TKT Finishers Medal. Don’t miss out on the chance to prepare your child for this incredible event by joining the Kids Triathlon Camp from July 13-17, where they can build confidence and skills in a fun atmosphere. Registration is open now, so secure your spot early for the best rates and get ready for a day filled with joy, achievement, and community spirit
Organiser's Description
TRI-KIDS-TRY YOUTH TRIATHLON JULY 17-18
Nobody is too small to accomplish something BIG! Get ready to swim, bike, and run your way to celebration in a triathlon designed specifically for young athletes Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon, powered by Great Lakes Bay Orthodontics. Kids will build confidence and have fun in this youth triathlon as they swim, bike and run their way around and through Plymouth Park to reach the finish. Along the way, our race volunteers are there to help racers and cheer them on to the finish line where they will receive their TKT Finishers Medal!
Not sure about tackling a youth triathlon? No worries! Join us for a fun training experience at the Kids Triathlon Camp; July 13-17. Morning and afternoon sessions are available based on age. A week of camp costs $175. Register for the Camp-Tri combo with one click/one price, $205 and save a few bucks!
KNOW THE DISTANCESCHOOSE FOR A CHALLENGING AND SUCCESSFUL RACE EXPERIENCE!
AGE GROUPS
Ages 6-11 | 25-meter swim | 1.75 miles (1 lap) bike | .5 mile run = 1 lap
Ages 12-15 | 50-meter swim | 1 length of the pool | 3.5 miles (2 laps) bike | .5 mile run = 1 lap
OPEN DIVISION
Ages 9-11 | 100-meter swim | 2 lengths of the pool | 3.5 miles (2 laps) bike | 1 mile run = 2 laps
Ages 12-15 | 200-meter swim | 4 lengths of the pool | 5.25 miles (3 laps) bike | 1.5 mile run = 3 laps
Have a young one (Ages 3- 5) looking to participate? Try out our Friday night MINI TKT, powered by JOLT Credit Union. 6PM START! ACTIVE KIDS, ages 3-5, will swim in the zero-depth end of the pool, bike down the parking lot (25 yds) and run behind the baseball diamond to the FINISH line to the North side of pool (under 1/4 mile). Along the way, our race volunteers are there to help and cheer racers on to the finish line. This is our introduction to the sport of triathlons for our MINI's! Shirt included and Participant Award included. Limited to first 98 registered.
Packet Pick-Up/Last Day of Registration 5-7PM - Friday, July 17. Packet Pick up resumes Saturday morning, July 18 from 7AM 7:45AM (NO NEW REGISTRATIONS TAKEN RACE MORNING) at Plymouth Park Pool. *Transition Area CLOSES PROMPTLY at 7:50AM. Race Waves Start at 8:15AM. Race held rain or shine!
Register early for lowest rate! Increases occur on April 16, July 1 and July 12 and packet pick up. Fees are Non-Refundable / Non-Transferrable.
Registration at: https://bit.ly/3RCR1oj [https://bit.ly/3RCR1oj]
Visit https://greatermidland.org/races or the Greater Midland Races Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/greatermidlandraces for more information.
Nobody is too small to accomplish something BIG! Get ready to swim, bike, and run your way to celebration in a triathlon designed specifically for young athletes Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon, powered by Great Lakes Bay Orthodontics. Kids will build confidence and have fun in this youth triathlon as they swim, bike and run their way around and through Plymouth Park to reach the finish. Along the way, our race volunteers are there to help racers and cheer them on to the finish line where they will receive their TKT Finishers Medal!
Not sure about tackling a youth triathlon? No worries! Join us for a fun training experience at the Kids Triathlon Camp; July 13-17. Morning and afternoon sessions are available based on age. A week of camp costs $175. Register for the Camp-Tri combo with one click/one price, $205 and save a few bucks!
KNOW THE DISTANCESCHOOSE FOR A CHALLENGING AND SUCCESSFUL RACE EXPERIENCE!
AGE GROUPS
Ages 6-11 | 25-meter swim | 1.75 miles (1 lap) bike | .5 mile run = 1 lap
Ages 12-15 | 50-meter swim | 1 length of the pool | 3.5 miles (2 laps) bike | .5 mile run = 1 lap
OPEN DIVISION
Ages 9-11 | 100-meter swim | 2 lengths of the pool | 3.5 miles (2 laps) bike | 1 mile run = 2 laps
Ages 12-15 | 200-meter swim | 4 lengths of the pool | 5.25 miles (3 laps) bike | 1.5 mile run = 3 laps
Have a young one (Ages 3- 5) looking to participate? Try out our Friday night MINI TKT, powered by JOLT Credit Union. 6PM START! ACTIVE KIDS, ages 3-5, will swim in the zero-depth end of the pool, bike down the parking lot (25 yds) and run behind the baseball diamond to the FINISH line to the North side of pool (under 1/4 mile). Along the way, our race volunteers are there to help and cheer racers on to the finish line. This is our introduction to the sport of triathlons for our MINI's! Shirt included and Participant Award included. Limited to first 98 registered.
Packet Pick-Up/Last Day of Registration 5-7PM - Friday, July 17. Packet Pick up resumes Saturday morning, July 18 from 7AM 7:45AM (NO NEW REGISTRATIONS TAKEN RACE MORNING) at Plymouth Park Pool. *Transition Area CLOSES PROMPTLY at 7:50AM. Race Waves Start at 8:15AM. Race held rain or shine!
Register early for lowest rate! Increases occur on April 16, July 1 and July 12 and packet pick up. Fees are Non-Refundable / Non-Transferrable.
Registration at: https://bit.ly/3RCR1oj [https://bit.ly/3RCR1oj]
Visit https://greatermidland.org/races or the Greater Midland Races Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/greatermidlandraces for more information.
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