Events
Place
2700 N Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA US 18104
Description
This is NOT just an event for children with disabilities, but an inclusive race for everyone ~ a race for individuals of ALL abilities.
Plus, Mikayla’s Voice Tri for Inclusion is much more than a race. It is a priceless opportunity for all kids and young adults, and an important message for our entire community.
Every year, on a Saturday late in June no one in the Lehigh Valley is left on the sidelines. Individuals of all abilities compete side-by-side and together in something they had likely not dreamed possible or ever planned to do and show our entire community that there is always a way to include everyone in everything.
It is difficult ~ if not impossible ~ to fully express just how wonderful this day is. Everyone enjoys a wonderful sense of accomplishment ~ athletes for having participated and finished, and volunteers for having made it all possible
Current race distances include a short course: 75 yard swim, 2 mile bike and .5 mile run, and a long course: 200 yard swim, 6 mile bike and 2 mile run. Come and join us to celebrate Mikayla's Voice!
Awards
The Short Course is recommended for ages 12 & under, and will recognize age group winners in both 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-2 year age groups.
The Long Course triathlon is recommended for ages 13 & older, and will recognize the following age groups: 13-16 & 17+
Age recommendations are only guidelines. Athletes may register for either the short or long distance race.
Course Information
Short Course Distances: 75 yard swim 2 mile bike .5 mile run
Long Course Distance: 200 yard swim 6 mile bike(3Laps) .5 mile run (4Laps)
The swim will utilize Parkland High School’s eight-lane indoor pool. Athletes will complete three laps ~ 75 yards or eight laps 200 yards. Lifeguards provided by Liberty Swim Club.
The bike is a hilly 2 Mile or 6 Mile(3 Lap) course so athletes should train for the hills and be prepared. All roads will be closed for the duration of the bike ride. The bike course will be completely contained within the campus roads for 2025.
The run course utilizes the flat, even drive around Parkland High School, starting on the poolside and finishing at the front entrance. The short course consists of a one lap run, and the 2 mile course will be a 4 lap run.
Cetronia Ambulance will be on site and on the bike course for the duration of our event should emergency services be needed.
Race Website
Event Timeline
Packet pick-up will be Friday, June 27,2025 from 4-7pm at Parkland under the large tent in the front of the school. All individual athletes and relay team captains should plan to pick-up their race packets and t-shirts. We can walk the athletes and families through the steps to follow Saturday morning upon arrival. This is a good time for teammates to spend a bit of time together before the big day and ask any questions they may have about race day.
Saturday June 28th packet pickup is also available 6:30-7:30 am
Transition area opens on Race day at 6:30 am
Award Ceremony will begin as soon as the last athlete has finished, approximately 10 am.
Triumphs in Tri: 2023 Recap of Grit and Glory
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
USAT Sanctioned Event
This is a USAT sanctioned event.
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our sponsors, Mikayla’s Voice is able to waive all entry fees. The only fee to participate is required by and paid to USA Triathlon for membership ($25.00 Youth and Junior Premiere Member from date of purchase to 18th birthday. $15.00 one day fee for adults). This fee can be purchased during our registration process.
Please understand that all participants (athletes, assistants and chaperones ~ anyone on the race course during the race!) must still register for Mikayla’s Voice Tri for Inclusion AND be a member of USA Triathlon (USAT) as this is a sanctioned event, but you can purchase the membership during the registration process. In addition, you will be asked to agree to the following Tri for Inclusion online photo release.
