Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://jcprd.com/180/JCPRD-U-Kids-Triathlon.
Place
11670 Homestead Lane
Olathe, KS US 66061
Description
They're always on the move anyway, why not make it official? Join one of the fastest growing and confidence boosting kid's sports in the country by challenging them to become triathletes! This youth triathlon is specifically designed to let the kids be the stars of the show. Athletes aged 14 years and younger will compete in individual age groups in this race that is truly an event for all abilities.
Please note that this a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Athletes will need to register in the race that corresponds with their age as of 12/31 of the current year.
Course options and distances can be found here: https://jcprd.com/190/Course-Options
COURSE MAPS can be found here: https://jcprd.com/1001/Course-Maps
Tots Triathlon: Ages 5 & Under
25 meter splash/0.15 mile bike/0.20 mile run
The swim will be a “splash” in the lake (Athletes are allowed to wear flotation devices).
The bike will take place on a paved trail near transition.
The run will be a short out and back on a paved trail.
*Parents must accompany athletes registered in this category on the entire course.
Super Sprint Triathlon: Ages 6-7
50 meter swim/1.6 mile bike/1 mile run
The swim will be inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left
The bike will be inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 1 lap on the bike
Sprint Triathlon: Ages 8-10
100 meter swim/3.2 mile bike/1 mile run
The swim will be inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left
The bike will be inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 2 laps on the bike
Long Triathlon: Ages 11-14
200 meter swim/4.8 mile bike/2 mile run
The swim will be inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left. Athletes will run from east to west on the beach at the beginning of the swim and in between the first and second laps of the swim
The bike will be inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 3 laps on the bike
* This event is a USA Triathlon Sanctioned Paratriathlon Friendly Event! If the athlete you are registering is a paratriathlete, please reach out to our Race Director Katy at kathryn.renner@jocogov.org after submitting your race registration information.
* Packet pickup for this event will take place on the following days/times:
Friday, August 16th from 10am-6pm at Mill Creek Activity Center 6518 Vista Drive Shawnee, KS 66218
Saturday, August 17th from 6-7:30am at the Kill Creek Park beach house 11670 Homestead Lane Olathe, KS 66061 (event site)
* Pre-race information will be communicated via email from the Race Director the Monday prior to the event.
* Please reach out to Kathryn.Renner@jocogov.org if you have additional questions.
Race Contact Info
MIDWEST YOUTH TRIATHLON SERIES
Be part of the Midwest Triathlon Youth Championship Series in which youth triathletes to compete head-to-head for a chance to be crowned the Best TriKID in the Midwest! Youth triathletes will participate in the J Youth Triathlon, The Youth Triathlon, and the grand finale at the JCPRD Kids Triathlon. Both male and female competitors will earn points in the following age categories: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14. (Note: a participants age is for their age on December 31 of the current year). For more information visit: https://www.trikc.org/youth-triathlon
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