How does it work?
Youth Triathlon INFO
Many are new to the sport of triathlon. The Lewisburg Youth Triathlon is an entry level youth TRI that introduces kids to the sport. The distances are relatively short, but still are a fun challenge for kids. Kids may opt to "move up" to the older age group distances if they choose.
How it works:
Order of a triathlon:
- Swim
- Bike
- Run
Overview:
- Competitors start the event in the pool and swim their respective distance
- Once swim is complete, competitors go to transition area where they put on their shirts, shoes and any other clothes they choose - NO PARENTS ARE ALLOWED IN TRANSITION AREA
- ***Competitors must put on their helmet before moving their bike**
- Competitors walk their bike out of transition to the road to start the bike portion
- Once biking is complete, they return to the transition area where they remove their bike helmet and place their bike
- Competitors then leave transition area again and complete the run
- The run will conclude at the "finish" arch
Timeline:
4 PM to 5 PM: Competitors will check-in and receive:
- Event t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by 7/26: 7 to 9 year old kids should wear green, 10-12 year kids wear blue)
- Race "bib" (race number) and pins
- Timing chip velcro-ed around ankle
- Body marking (age, wave and bib number written on in marker)
4 PM to 5:30 PM: Competitors set up their transition area (can be accompanied by only 1 adult)
- Pin bib to front of event shirt
- Place bike and helmet in transition area
- Place towel (optional), shoes, socks (optional) and any additional clothes they plan on wearing for bike/run
5:30 PM to 5:45 PM: Swim warm-up
5:45 PM: Pre-race meeting/instructions at pool
6:00 PM - 6:20 PM: Swim heats begin (ages 7-9 go first)
6:20 PM - 6:30 PM: Quick warm-up for ages 10-12
6:30 PM: Swim heats begin (ages 10-12)
***Participants can place a pair of slip-on shoes near pool area if they are not comfortable going barefoot from pool to the transition***
