Houston Kids Triathlon

The ASSISTED TRIATHLON and ASSISTED SPLASH & DASH races provide opportunities for all kids to be multi-sport athletes and is specifically designed for athletes with disabilities who require on-course assistance with or without adaptive equipment. 

The ASSISTED TRIATHLON is limited to 40 participants and the ASSISTED SPLASH & DASH is limited to 50 participants. Once we have reached the maximum number of participants, no additional participants will be allowed to register for this division. 

 

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the ASSISTED TRIATHLON and ASSISTED SPLASH & DASH divisions, a participant must meet the following criteria:

• Must be between 6 and 17 years old as of the event date.
• Have a physical, intellectual, or developmental disability which prevents them from being able to independently complete the course safely. 
• Provide a letter of medical necessity from a physician or other qualified healthcare provider to verify that assistance is necessary upon request.
• Have a parent or responsible adult register as the Event Guide to be allowed access to the course to assist the athlete. The registered Event Guide MUST participate in the pre-race briefing the day before the event. The exact schedule will be updated on the event website and communicated via email. The pre-race briefing will occur during Saturday Packet Pickup and Early Bike Check-in times.
• Must be able to complete the prescribed course, described below, with only assistance provided by 1 registered Event Guide

 

SCHEDULE

The ASSISTED TRIATHLON and ASSISTED SPLASH & DASH  will only be offered on Saturday this year. See the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS page for additional details. 

 

COURSE

The ASSISTED TRIATHLON will follow the same route as the Short Course triathlon; a 125-meter swim, 2-mile bike, and a 1-mile run. 

 

The ASSISTED SPLASH & DASH will follow the same route as the Short Course triathlon minus the bike; a 125-meter swim and a 1-mile run. 

 

See the COURSE page for additional details. 

 

PLEASE NOTE :: A portion of the run course is on loose gravel. We work to make every accommodation possible and will work with you and your triathlete. If you think this may be an issue for your triathlete please reach out by completing the CONTACT FORM.

 

AWARDS

All finishers will receive a finisher’s medal at the finish line.