Event Info

Welcome to Tribe Tri Kids Triathlon!

This is a brand new event that we hope will get the kids out running again. We hope this page will provide you with all the information you need to help you and your child have a great race day. Below you will find the following sections:

Items needed
Race Day Schedule
Packet Pick-up
Parking
Course Info
Course Maps
Transition
Chaperones
Awards
USAT Rules
Spectating
Miscellaneous Race Details

If you still have questions after reviewing the information below, please contact the Race Director using the contact race button on the main screen.

Items Needed

For this race you will need a few things.

Swim Suit
Goggles
Bicycle (no training wheels, electric or motorized bicycle.)
Helmet
Shoes to Run and Ride in
Life Jacket (if needed for 6-8 year old) *please see rules*

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

6:45 - 8:15 a.m. - Final packet pick-up, timing chip distribution, and body marking
7:00 - TRANSITION AREA OPENS - you much have your timing chip, body marking, and bike/helmet sticker in order to enter transition
8:25 a.m. - TRANSITION AREA CLOSES - all bikes and run gear must be ready for race start
8:35 a.m. - Pre-race announcements
8:45 a.m. - National Anthem
8:50 a.m. - 6-9 age group LINE UP at the east side of the pool deck
9:00 a.m. - 6-9 age group START
Next age group will line up when the prior group is finished with swim
Next age group will begin when prior age group are all off the bike
11:00 a.m. - Awards Ceremony

***The first age group will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. The following races will begin when the previous age group is off of the bike course. All participants will need to have completed packet pick-up and staged their bike in the transition area prior to the first race.***

PACKET PICK-UP

Race packets may be picked up at the MSMC Parks & Rec Office on:
- Friday 6/19/2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday 6/20/2026 from 6:45 a.m. until 8:15 a.m.

PARKING

Overflow Parking will be used for volunteers and in the event there main parking area is completely full.

COURSE INFO

The race will take place on primarily on Montgomery County School District and MSMC Parks and Recreation property.
Each age group will start with a time trial start (one swimmer every 10-15 seconds) at the MSMC Aquatics Center (Life Guards will be on duty). They will swim in serpentine manner, up in one lane, go under the floating lane line, and back in the next lane.
Your child will then exit the pool by ladder with assistance from a volunteer, if needed, and walk, skip, jog, or run to the Transition Area. Here they will dry off put on a shirt, shoes, and bike helmet.
They then exit transition for the mount line and take off on the 1 mile bike loop course (1,2,or 3 Loops depending on age group). This bike course is CLOSED to traffic and takes them around the middle and high school campus.
Back into the Transition Area to park the bike and take off on the last stage toward the FINISH LINE.
The run takes the youngest age group in front of the School Board office and through the grass where they will see glimpses of the football stadium and arena. The older age groups will start in the same way but run around or through the football field past the arena and all the way to the finish line chute with parents and spectators cheering them on.
Course maps are below for all age groups. Look at them with your child so they see the course prior to.
The course will be marked and there will be volunteers on course and in transition helping direct traffic, but we want them to feel confident when they take off.

NOTE: In triathlons, your end-of-year age (your age on December 31st of the race year) determines your age group for the entire year

Course Maps

6-8 year old Course
- Swim Course
- Bike Course
- Run Course
- Swim Stage: 50 yards, Bike Stage: 1 mile/Loop, Run Stage: 0.5 mile
9-11 year old Course
- Swim Course
- Bike Course
- Run Course
- Swim Stage: 100 yards, Bike Stage: 2 miles/Loops, Run Stage: 1.0 mile
12-14 year old Course
- Swim Course
- Bike Course
- Run Course
- Swim Stage: 200 yards, Bike Stage: 3 miles/Loops, Run Stage: 1.5 miles
Transition Area Map
- click to view
  *Transition area is subject to change based on number of participants.

There will be one Water Station in the transition area and on the 1 and 1.5 mile run courses. The 6-8 year old group will only have access to a water station in the transition area that they can access while switching between events. After the Water Station there will be designated trash areas. Please do not litter on campus. We do recommend bringing water for before the race begins.

TRANSITION

Transition is open from 6:45 - 8:25 a.m. for gear set up. Please help us keep it clear and organized.
Only athletes and One parent may enter the transition area for set up
Timing chip, bike number and helmet number must be on BEFORE you enter Transition.
Helmets are required
- They must be on and strapped BEFORE the athletes exit transition and MUST remain on while on the bike course.

CHAPERONES

Participants in the 6-8 year old race may be assisted in the transition area by ONE parent to help with shoes, helmet, etc. Please be aware of other participants in the transition area.
Participants in the other age groups may not receive any assistance in the transition area after it is closed.
Participants may not be accompanied during the swim.
Participants in the 6-8 and 9-11 age groups may have a parent/guardian with them during the run course however, they may not be aided or carried in any way.

AWARDS

6-8 year old age group
- 1st and 2nd place
- Male and Female
9-11 year old age group
- 1st and 2nd place
- Male and Female
12-14 year old age group
- 1st and 2nd place
- Male and Female

SPECTATING

CHEER ON YOUR LITTLE ATHLETE!

The course maps are available above, so this should help you get an idea where the action takes place.

To watch the swim, you should walk around the pool along to the north and east side closest to the middle school. You will only be allowed in the marked areas shown below for the swim to watch. If your child has not actively started, please be respectful to those watching their child. There will be plenty of room outside the fence to watch until your child's age group is up or just as a general spectator. Once your swimmer has left the pool, you could walk down towards the transition area or stand a long the road to watch them bike out. They will return along this road on the bike before heading out on the run. To watch them leave on the run, move toward the transition area. Just be careful of athletes that might be still coming from the pool towards transition and from the bike towards transition. Definitely use caution anywhere you see a coned area for athletes! You are more than welcome to move about the course and see your child in different areas of the bike and run. Just make sure you at the FINISH LINE to see them cross and get their medal!

There will be sign making materials. Make your athlete or other athletes a sign and show your support!

USAT RULES

The Tribe Tri Kids Triathlon follows the official rules of USA Triathlon. Please review and understand them here.

MISCELLANEOUS RACE DETAIL

FOOD
There will be food available for athletes only at the finish line. If you want to purchase food, the concessions will be open to the public.

ENJOY the MSMC Parks and Recreation Aquatics Center
Family of participants are invited to stay to spend the day at out pool when the race is over. The concessions will be open and the water will feel great. So plan to enjoy their great facility!

GOING HOME
If your athlete is not attending the awards ceremony or stick around for a swim, they can leave as soon as we open up the transition area for removing their bikes, which will likely be around 11:30. The parking area will remain open all day.