Events
Competitive Kids Triathlon Ages 5-8 - Ages as of 12/31/2025
Competitive Kids Triathlon- Ages 9-11 - Ages as of 12/31/2025
Competitive Kids Triathlon- Ages 12-15 - Ages as of 12/31/2025
Small Fry Tri - Ages 2-5
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.sportsplextriforkids.com.
Place
Opelika, AL US 36801
Description
We are back for our 13th year!
This race is USAT sanctioned which means that our athletes race dependent on their age on 12/31/2025. It also means that a USAT membership will be required by our participants. This only applies to the kids tri not to the small fry race.
Please come join us on 8/2/2025!!
Race Contact Info
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About US
The Sportsplex Tri For Kids began as a dream of Nicole Carter, Sarah Herren, and Kimberly Myers.
The local American Cancer Society originally held a Small Fry Tri in the summer of 2012 for kids ages 2-6 to help raise money for cancer research. Building on the success of the first Small Fry Tri, Nicole, Sarah and Kimberly began planning an even bigger event for the following year.
In the summer of 2013 the Sportsplex Kids Triathlon was held alongside the Small Fry Tri for children ages 6-15. That year 200 kids participated in the Sportsplex Kids Tri, and 100 kids participated in the Small Fry Tri. As a result of an outstanding turnout, the Sportsplex Tri for Kids was able to donate $10,000 to the American Cancer Society.
The 2013 Sportsplex Kids Triathlon was awarded Innovative Program and Special Event of the Year award by the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association for this outstanding feat. The 2014 Sportsplex Kids Triathlon grew even more with 225 racers ages 6-15, and the Small Fry Tri maxed out with 100 participants.
The Sportsplex Kids Triathlon flourished and grew under the leadership of Nicole Carter until 2024, when she passed the torch to five passionate women determined to uphold the event’s legacy. Having witnessed the positive impact of the Triathlon on their children and grandchildren, Laurie Clark, Meghan Deagan, Caitlin FitzSimons, Molli Newman, and Whitney Shelton, with Nicole’s support, have taken over the planning for the 2025 event. They are excited to continue the tradition and hope everyone has a fantastic time!
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