Just Tri It! Kids Triathlon

Just Tri It! Kids Triathlon
 

Location:
Solomon Calhoun Community Center
1300 Duval Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084

Date & Time:

• Sunday, April 26, 2026
• Packet pick-up and bike check-in starts at 6:30 AM and closes as 7:30 AM ARRIVE EARLY!
• Race starts at 8:00 AM 

Road Closures: 
All roads closest to the facility will be closed at 7:45 AM – please do not be late!

Event Description
Get ready for an exciting swim, bike, and run adventure at the Just Tri It! Kids Triathlon! This chip-timed event is a great way for kids ages 5-14 to experience a real triathlon in a fun and supportive environment.
 

Age Group Distances

Ages 5-8:     Swim: 50 meters (2 pool lengths)
                     Bike: 1 mile
                     Run: 0.5 mile
 
 Ages 9-11:    Swim: 100 meters (4 pool lengths)
                      Bike: 1 mile
                      Run: 1 mile
 
Ages 12-14:    Swim: 150 meters (6 pool lengths)
                        Bike: 1 mile
                        Run: 1.5 miles

NEW for 2026! The Tri4Fun division:

Do this event WITH your Child!  Totally Fun, Non-Scored or Timed Division.  Open to Children and Adults Ages 5 & Up! You must purchase One Entry each for Adult or Child.

Swim: 50 meters (2 pool lengths)

Bike: 1 mile

Run: 0.5 mile

Participants must bring their own bikes and helmets – no training wheels allowed!
 

IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION:  Remember, although this triathlon is USAT (USA-Triathlon) certified, this is meant to be FUN. Your times will be recorded, but for most of you winning should not be the ultimate goal – finishing should be. As you participate in this triathlon in years to come, you will be able to measure your success. Enjoy the experience and excitement of something new and encourage your fellow triathletes as you see them on the course.   USAT rules, regulations, and safety procedures will be in force for this event.  Please note that Division and Age Group are determined by the year the youngster was born, not their age on date of event.

Your Start Time is based on your Age Group:  However, each participant will be timed separately based on their start and finish time – times are tracked automatically. We will start the Older Kids Race - Age 12-14 (BORN 2012 – 2014) first (usually with 10-15 seconds  separation between kids).   There will be a short break while we transition from the longer course to the shorter course for the next group. The next wave will be the Kids Age 9-11 (BORN 2015-2017), followed by the youngest Kids – Age 5-8 (BORN 2018-2021).  The last wave is the Tri4Fun Category, where Parents can participate with their children. They use the short course and are not timed or scored. Remember, the swim is the first part of the race.  Keep in mind that each participant is timed separately (based on their start time) so the order in which they finish has nothing to do with their place of finish. The time in which they complete the entire course is their individual time. 

Race Fees & Inclusions

Race Fee:
$40 January 22nd - April 18th
$50 April 19th - 26th 
 
Includes 

-   Race bib
-   Just Tri It! Kids Triathlon T-shirt
-   Finisher’s medal  
-   Event photo
-   Official results posted online
 

Race Day Information

Arrival & Parking: Park in the designated area between the baseball fields and Osceola Rd. Look for signs upon arrival.

Check-In: Visit the registration tent at the front of the facility upon arrival.

Opening Ceremony: Begins at 7:50 AM – we will go over the race-course and event details.
 

Swimming:

• Athletes should arrive wearing their swimsuits
• Athletes exit the pool and transition to the picnic table area where their shirts, towels, socks, and shoes will be placed.
   

Biking:

• Kids will run to their bikes (which should be labeled with their name) and put on their helmet.
  
  
• They will complete a marked bike loop before transitioning to the final run.
   

Running:

• It is recommended that the athletes wear running or tennis shoes to participate in
   

Results & Photos

Finishing times will be recorded using race bibs – bibs must be worn on the front of shirts.
Results and photos will be posted on The DRC Sports Results Page
 

What to Bring for Each Athlete

• Bicycle (no training wheels)
• Bicycle helmet (required)
• Shirt (with race bib pinned on the front)
• Socks & Running shoes
• Towel
• Optional: Swimming goggles & swim cap

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Join us for an unforgettable experience and encourage your child to Just Tri It!
 

See you Sunday, April 26!