
Captain Kids is Coach Crash's Race!
Captain Kids is the most fun youth triathlon around! Our race prep sessions lead up to this race, and our NextGen athletes (and families!) have a great time every year. Feel free to ask us all of your Captain Kids questions - we have the answers!
The next race is on September 7th - Learn more and sign up to race on the Captain Kids website.

Mates (ages 11-14), Mini Mates (ages 6-10), and Long Course Mates (age 15) will swim in a lazy river, bike through the Moody Gardens resort, and run through the tropical gardens—all leading up to a waterpark celebration for the family! Every athlete gets a waterpark admission + free entries for three family members or friends! Come for race day or make it a fun family getaway. Parents, siblings, friends & teammates can join the fun—volunteer as a Deckhand and experience the race up close!
Captain Kids Waves for 2025:
✔️ Age Group Waves: Mini Mates, Mates & Long Course Mates (based on USAT age)
✔️Captain's Waves: For experienced youth triathletes ready to race
✔️ First Mates Waves: Adaptive divisions with guides & race modifications available
Race Distances:
✔️ Mini Mates (6-10): 100m swim, 2 mile bike, ½ mile run
✔️ Mates (11-14): 200m swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run
✔️ Long Course Mates (15): 200m swim, 6 mile bike, 1.7 mile run
✔️ Captain's Wave Mini Mates (6-10): 200m swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run
✔️ Captain's Wave Mates (11-14): 200m swim, 6 mile bike, 1.7 mile run