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Race Date: September 13, 2026
Captain Kids is the most fun youth triathlon around....and it's Coach Crash's race! It's the grand finale to our summer training, 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!
Registration is open! Learn more and sign up to race on the Captain Kids website.
Captain Kids Waves for 2026:
Mates (ages 11-14), Mini Mates (ages 6-10), and Long Course Mates (ages 15-16) 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!
✔️ 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 (15-16): 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
