Events
Otter Romp Youth Triathlon: 5-6 Division
Otter Romp Youth Triathlon: 7-8 Division
Otter Romp Youth Triathlon: 9-10 Division
Otter Romp Youth Triathlon: 11-12 Division
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://keeneymca.org/the-otter-romp/.
Place
Keene, NH US 03431
Description
In 2022 the Keene Family YMCA and the Burns Heisler Family partnered to bring you the first youth triathlon to be held at the Keene YMCA. We are excited to continue that tradition in 2024 and welcome new triathletes to the endurance sports family.
Your race registration includes a t-shirt, finisher’s medal, and age group awards three deep in two-year age groups (5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12). The swim takes place in the Keene Family YMCA pool, the bike is held on a completely closed bike course on Summit Road, and the run takes places on the YMCA grounds at 200 Summit Road in Keene.
Age Groups
AGES 5-6
Swim 50 yards (2 laps)
Bike 1.25 miles
Run .62 mile
AGES 7-8
Swim 50 yards (2 laps)
Bike 1.25 miles
Run .62 mile
AGES 9-10
Swim 100 yards (4 laps)
Bike 2.5 miles
Run .62 mile
AGES 11-12
Swim 200 yards (8 laps)
Bike 3.1 miles
Run 1.25 miles
Course Maps
View the 2022 transition and run course map.
View the 2022 swim course.
View the 2022 bike course.
Required Skills and Equipment
All participants mut be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards without a flotation device, and are required to bring the following:
- Bicycle with Pedals (training wheels are OK)
- Bicycle Helmet
- Sneakers
- Bathing Suit
- Goggles
- Towel
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Photos
Check out all of our 2022 race photographs here.
Training Program
The Keene Family YMCA and the Sonic Endurance offer a 6 week training program at the Keene Family YMCA led by a USA Triathlon Level 2 Youth and Junior Coach. Training program includes:
- Weekly in person sessions on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (sessions include a run/bike session, snack, and swim session);
- Age appropriate training plan;
- T-Shirt; and
- Entry into the Otter Romp Youth Triathlon.
For more information click here or email kfleuette@keene-ymca.org.
Location
Keene, New Hampshire may sound far away, but we are conveniently located 20 minutes from I-91 Exit 3 in Vermont. Here's the travel time from various cities to the Keene Family YMCA:
Albany, New York - 98 miles (2 Hours via VT-9)
Boston, Massachusetts - 85 Miles (1 Hour 45 Minutes via MA-2E)
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 33 Miles (40 minutes via NH 10)
Hartford, Connecticut - 97 Miles (90 minutes straight up I-91)
Manchester, New Hampshire - 65 Miles (70 minutes via NH 9)
New Haven, Connecticut - 140 Miles (2 hours 10 minutes via I-91)
Portsmouth, New Hampshire - 106 Miles (1 hour, 45 minutes via NH-9E)
Springfield, Massachusetts - 70 Miles ( 75 minutes via I-91)
White River Junction, Vermont - 60 Miles (1 hour via I-91)
Resources to Help Prepare Your Child for Their First Triathlon
Here are some great resources on helping your child prepare for their first triathlon:
USA Triathlon Youth Triathlon Series
How to Help Your Child (Not) Train for a Triathlon
Transition Map
Swim Course Maps
Bike Course Overview
Bike Course Maps
