YMCA Kids Tri
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Onalaska, Wisconsin
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the YMCA Kids Tri on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in beautiful Onalaska, La Crosse! This exciting event invites children aged 3-12 to participate in a variety of triathlon distances designed for all skill levels. Young athletes will have the chance to swim, bike, and run with their peers in a safe and supportive environment.
The race distances include a 100-yard swim, 1.1-mile bike ride, and half-mile run for the advanced 9-12 age group, while those aged 7-8 will tackle a 50-yard swim, 1.1-mile bike, and quarter-mile run. For the beginner 5-6 age group, the distances are 25 yards swimming, a half-mile bike ride, and a 0.2-mile run, and the tiniest triathletes, aged 3-4, will start with a 20-yard swim, a 0.25-mile bike, and a 0.1-mile run. Each age group will have designated transition areas and start times to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Plus, all proceeds from the event support vital community programs at the YMCA,
The race distances include a 100-yard swim, 1.1-mile bike ride, and half-mile run for the advanced 9-12 age group, while those aged 7-8 will tackle a 50-yard swim, 1.1-mile bike, and quarter-mile run. For the beginner 5-6 age group, the distances are 25 yards swimming, a half-mile bike ride, and a 0.2-mile run, and the tiniest triathletes, aged 3-4, will start with a 20-yard swim, a 0.25-mile bike, and a 0.1-mile run. Each age group will have designated transition areas and start times to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Plus, all proceeds from the event support vital community programs at the YMCA,
Organiser's Description
Calling all children AGES 3-12 who want to stay fit this summer and give it a "tri" at the annual Kids Tri.
AGES 9-12: ADVANCED
Swim 100 yards (4 lengths). Bike [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47063446] 1.1 miles. Run 1/2 mile
AGES 7-8: SPRINT
Swim 50 yards (2 lengths). Bike [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47063446] 1.1 mile. Run 1/4 mile
Ages 5-6: Beginner
Swim 25 yards (1 length). Bike [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755625] 1/2 mile. Run .2 miles
Ages 3-4: Tiny Sprint
Swim 20 yards (family pool along the wall). Bike [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755678] 1/4 mile. Run .1 miles
For the 3-4 age group: 1 parent/caregiver is allowed in the pool with the child
For all age groups: Flotation devices are welcome to be used during the swim portion. Lifeguards will also be present and available to help.
Ages 7-12 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47063446
Ages 5-6 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755625
Ages 3-4 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755678
$25 through June 30
$30 through July 11
Children will have the opportunity to swim in the pool, bike down Mason Street and run across fields behind the Y in this beginner-friendly event. All of the proceeds from the event directly support the Ys Annual Campaign. The Annual Campaign helps support several programs at our local YMCA including our Financial Assistance Program that helps subsidize Y membership and program costs for people in our community, our food program that helps serve an average of 700 meals each week to kids in our community, and our LIVESTRONG program that helps over 100 cancer survivors annually regain their strength and confidence after treatment.
The exact start time of the race will depend on age groups and registration numbers. No two age groups will be in the transition area or pool area at the same time to eliminate crowds. We will email out the exact start times and the timeline for each age group the week of the race. Here are tentative start times by age group:
AGES 9-12: ADVANCED
The transition area opens around 7:30 am. The race starts around 8:00 am and the transition area will re-open around 8:30 am
AGES 7-8: SPRINT
The transition area opens around 8:30 am. The race starts around 8:45 am and the transition area will re-open 9:30 am
AGES 5-6: BEGINNER
The transition area opens around 9:30 am. The race starts around 9:45 am and the transition area will re-open 10:30 am
AGES 3-4: TINY SPRINT
The transition area opens around 10:30 am. The race starts around 10:40 am and the transition area will re-open 11:00 am
AGES 9-12: ADVANCED
Swim 100 yards (4 lengths). Bike [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47063446] 1.1 miles. Run 1/2 mile
AGES 7-8: SPRINT
Swim 50 yards (2 lengths). Bike [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47063446] 1.1 mile. Run 1/4 mile
Ages 5-6: Beginner
Swim 25 yards (1 length). Bike [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755625] 1/2 mile. Run .2 miles
Ages 3-4: Tiny Sprint
Swim 20 yards (family pool along the wall). Bike [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755678] 1/4 mile. Run .1 miles
For the 3-4 age group: 1 parent/caregiver is allowed in the pool with the child
For all age groups: Flotation devices are welcome to be used during the swim portion. Lifeguards will also be present and available to help.
Ages 7-12 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47063446
Ages 5-6 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755625
Ages 3-4 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755678
$25 through June 30
$30 through July 11
Children will have the opportunity to swim in the pool, bike down Mason Street and run across fields behind the Y in this beginner-friendly event. All of the proceeds from the event directly support the Ys Annual Campaign. The Annual Campaign helps support several programs at our local YMCA including our Financial Assistance Program that helps subsidize Y membership and program costs for people in our community, our food program that helps serve an average of 700 meals each week to kids in our community, and our LIVESTRONG program that helps over 100 cancer survivors annually regain their strength and confidence after treatment.
The exact start time of the race will depend on age groups and registration numbers. No two age groups will be in the transition area or pool area at the same time to eliminate crowds. We will email out the exact start times and the timeline for each age group the week of the race. Here are tentative start times by age group:
AGES 9-12: ADVANCED
The transition area opens around 7:30 am. The race starts around 8:00 am and the transition area will re-open around 8:30 am
AGES 7-8: SPRINT
The transition area opens around 8:30 am. The race starts around 8:45 am and the transition area will re-open 9:30 am
AGES 5-6: BEGINNER
The transition area opens around 9:30 am. The race starts around 9:45 am and the transition area will re-open 10:30 am
AGES 3-4: TINY SPRINT
The transition area opens around 10:30 am. The race starts around 10:40 am and the transition area will re-open 11:00 am
Races
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Kids Tri
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 06 APR 26Ages 9-12: Advanced Swim 100 yards (4 lengths). Bike 1.1 miles. Run 1/2 mile Ages 7-8: Sprint Swim 50 yards (2 lengths). Bike 1.1 mile. Run 1/4 mile Ages 5-6: Beginner Swim 25 yards (1 length). Bike 1/2 mile. Run .2 miles Ages 3-4: Tiny Sprint Swim 20 yards (family pool along the wall). Bike 1/4 mile. Run .1 miles For the 3-4 age group: 1 parent/caregiver is allowed in the pool with the child For all age groups: Flotation devices are welcome to be used during the swim portion. Lifeguards will also be present and available to help.
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