YMCA Youth Triathlon
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lecanto, Florida
- Price $32.64
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of athleticism and fun at the 9th Annual YMCA Youth Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Lecanto, Citrus County, Florida! This vibrant event is designed for young athletes aged 5-15, allowing them to compete in a thrilling swim, bike, and run race tailored to their age group divisions. The Senior Division will tackle a 200-yard swim, a 3-mile bike ride, and finish with a 1-mile run, while the Junior Division will take on a 100-yard swim, a 1.5-mile bike ride, and a 0.5-mile run.
Adding to the excitement, the Tri4Fun Division welcomes participants of all ages, providing a non-competitive option for families and individuals looking to experience the joy of a triathlon together. All finishers will receive a custom medal and a race t-shirt, with trophies awarded to the top three male and female competitors in each age group. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit at the Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA. Don’t miss out—early bird pricing ends on August 31st!
Adding to the excitement, the Tri4Fun Division welcomes participants of all ages, providing a non-competitive option for families and individuals looking to experience the joy of a triathlon together. All finishers will receive a custom medal and a race t-shirt, with trophies awarded to the top three male and female competitors in each age group. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit at the Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA. Don’t miss out—early bird pricing ends on August 31st!
Organiser's Description
YMCA YOUTH TRIATHLON
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST
4127 WEST NORVELL BRYANT HIGHWAY, LECANTO, FL 34461
THE 9TH ANNUAL YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST YOUTH TRIATHLON, A USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED EVENT, WILL BE HELD AT THEIR CITRUS COUNTY LOCATION IN LECANTO, FL, WHERE CHILDREN AGES 5-15 CAN PARTICIPATE IN A SWIM, BIKE, RUN RACE IN THEIR AGE GROUP DIVISIONS. THERE IS THE JUNIOR DIVISION (BORN 2015-2020) AND THE SENIOR DIVISION (BORN 2010-2014). THERE ARE 2 DISTANCES (JUNIOR & SENIOR) BASED ON AGE. THE RACE STARTS AND FINISHES AT THE CITRUS MEMORIAL HEALTH FOUNDATION YMCA ON CR 486. ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A CUSTOM FINISHERS MEDAL AND RACE T-SHIRT. TROPHIES ARE AWARDED TO THE TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES IN EACH AGE GROUP, 5 THROUGH 15 YEARS OLD.
BACK THIS YEAR...TRI4FUN DIVISION!! THIS DIVISION IS OPEN TO ANY AGED YOUTH, ADULT OR FAMILY. IF YOU JUST WANT TO TRI A TRIATHLON THEN ENTER THE NON-COMPETITIVE TRI4FUN DIVISION WHERE ADULTS AND CHILDREN CAN GO TOGETHER. TRI4FUN DIVISION PARTICIPANTS WILL DO THE SHORTER JUNIOR COURSE AND WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER'S MEDAL. TRI4FUN DIVISION DOES NOT GET TIMED AND NO AWARDS ARE GIVEN FOR THIS CATEGORY.
EARLY BIRD PRICING EXPIRES AUGUST 31ST!
SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025:
3:00 - 6:00 PM MANDATORY PACKET PICKUP AND BIKE CHECK-IN
3:30 - 5:30 PM ATHLETE/PARENT COURSE WALKING CLINICS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025:
7:00AM - SENIOR PARKING ACCESS & CHECK-IN OPENS
7:45 AM - SENIOR PRE-RACE MEETING (MANDATORY)
8:00 AM - SENIOR STARTS (BORN 2009-2013)
9:00 AM - SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY
BREAK
9:00 AM - JUNIOR PARKING ACCESS & CHECK-IN OPENS
9:45 AM - JUNIOR PRE-RACE MEETING (MANDATORY)
10:00 AM - JUNIOR DIVISION STARTS (2014-2019)
10:30 AM - TRI4FUN STARTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE JUNIOR DIVISION
11:30 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY (TIME IS APPROXIMATE)
DISTANCES:
SENIOR GROUPS: 200 YARD SWIM, 3 MILE BIKE RIDE, 1 MILE RUN
JUNIOR GROUPS: 100 YARD SWIM, 1.5 MILE BIKE RIDE, 1/2 MILE RUN
NOTE: ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO BRING A SWIMSUIT, RUNNING SHOES, BICYCLE AND
HELMET TO PARTICIPATE. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT, SWIM CAP, GOODIE
BAG AND PARTICIPATION MEDAL.
RACE QUESTIONS: Contact DRC Sports at [email protected] or 352-637-2475 or the race information page at www.DRCSports.com
LEARN MORE: Garrett Adkins at (352)500-YMCA or [email protected] or visit ymcasuncoast.org/citrus-tri
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST
4127 WEST NORVELL BRYANT HIGHWAY, LECANTO, FL 34461
THE 9TH ANNUAL YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST YOUTH TRIATHLON, A USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED EVENT, WILL BE HELD AT THEIR CITRUS COUNTY LOCATION IN LECANTO, FL, WHERE CHILDREN AGES 5-15 CAN PARTICIPATE IN A SWIM, BIKE, RUN RACE IN THEIR AGE GROUP DIVISIONS. THERE IS THE JUNIOR DIVISION (BORN 2015-2020) AND THE SENIOR DIVISION (BORN 2010-2014). THERE ARE 2 DISTANCES (JUNIOR & SENIOR) BASED ON AGE. THE RACE STARTS AND FINISHES AT THE CITRUS MEMORIAL HEALTH FOUNDATION YMCA ON CR 486. ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A CUSTOM FINISHERS MEDAL AND RACE T-SHIRT. TROPHIES ARE AWARDED TO THE TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES IN EACH AGE GROUP, 5 THROUGH 15 YEARS OLD.
BACK THIS YEAR...TRI4FUN DIVISION!! THIS DIVISION IS OPEN TO ANY AGED YOUTH, ADULT OR FAMILY. IF YOU JUST WANT TO TRI A TRIATHLON THEN ENTER THE NON-COMPETITIVE TRI4FUN DIVISION WHERE ADULTS AND CHILDREN CAN GO TOGETHER. TRI4FUN DIVISION PARTICIPANTS WILL DO THE SHORTER JUNIOR COURSE AND WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER'S MEDAL. TRI4FUN DIVISION DOES NOT GET TIMED AND NO AWARDS ARE GIVEN FOR THIS CATEGORY.
EARLY BIRD PRICING EXPIRES AUGUST 31ST!
SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025:
3:00 - 6:00 PM MANDATORY PACKET PICKUP AND BIKE CHECK-IN
3:30 - 5:30 PM ATHLETE/PARENT COURSE WALKING CLINICS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025:
7:00AM - SENIOR PARKING ACCESS & CHECK-IN OPENS
7:45 AM - SENIOR PRE-RACE MEETING (MANDATORY)
8:00 AM - SENIOR STARTS (BORN 2009-2013)
9:00 AM - SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY
BREAK
9:00 AM - JUNIOR PARKING ACCESS & CHECK-IN OPENS
9:45 AM - JUNIOR PRE-RACE MEETING (MANDATORY)
10:00 AM - JUNIOR DIVISION STARTS (2014-2019)
10:30 AM - TRI4FUN STARTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE JUNIOR DIVISION
11:30 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY (TIME IS APPROXIMATE)
DISTANCES:
SENIOR GROUPS: 200 YARD SWIM, 3 MILE BIKE RIDE, 1 MILE RUN
JUNIOR GROUPS: 100 YARD SWIM, 1.5 MILE BIKE RIDE, 1/2 MILE RUN
NOTE: ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO BRING A SWIMSUIT, RUNNING SHOES, BICYCLE AND
HELMET TO PARTICIPATE. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT, SWIM CAP, GOODIE
BAG AND PARTICIPATION MEDAL.
RACE QUESTIONS: Contact DRC Sports at [email protected] or 352-637-2475 or the race information page at www.DRCSports.com
LEARN MORE: Garrett Adkins at (352)500-YMCA or [email protected] or visit ymcasuncoast.org/citrus-tri
Races
-
Junior Division (Born 2015-2020)
Incl. $2.64 Fee & Event T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.64
Junior Division Short Course: Swim 100 Yards (4 Laps) in the YMCA Pool Bike 1.5 Miles on a simple out & back course Run .5 Mile on the wooded trail around the YMCA Campus Awards Ceremony takes place at approximately 11:30 am -
Senior Division (Born 2010-2014)
Incl. $2.64 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.64
Senior Division Long Course: Swim 200 Yards (8 Laps) in the YMCA Pool Bike 3 Miles on a simple out & back course Run 1 Mile on the wooded trail around the YMCA Campus Awards Ceremony takes place at approximately 9am -
Tri4Fun
Incl. $2.64 Fee & Event T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.64
Junior Division Short Course: Swim 100 Yards (4 Laps) in the YMCA Pool Bike 1.5 Miles on a simple out & back course Run .5 Mile on the wooded trail around the YMCA Campus
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewYMCA Youth Triathlon
