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Houston Texans Kids Triathlon

Sat April 13 - Tue April 30, 2024 Katy, TX 77494 US Directions

Division Overview

We continue pushing the boundaries of triathlon by including more and more accessibility options to allow kids of all ages and skill levels to participate in the event.

Current Division Options

The table below shows a summary of the current divisions offered. For additional details, click the division name. If viewing on mobile you may need to slide to the right to see the full table.

Division	Course	Ages	Eligibility	Assistance
Short Course	Swim = 125-meters Bike = 2-miles Run = 1-mile	6 to 11 years old	Open	No*
Long Course	Swim = 225-meters Bike = 4-miles Run = 1.6-miles	10 to 17 years old	Open	No*
Invitational	Swim = 225-meters Bike = 4-miles Run = 1.6-miles	9 to 17 years old	Invite only	No
Splash & Dash	Swim = 125-meters Run = 1-mile	6 to 17 years old	Open	No*
Paratriathlon	Swim = 125-meters Bike = 2-miles Run = 1-mile	6 to 17 years old	USAT-defined eligibility	Transition Only
Adaptive Splash & Dash	Swim = 125-meters Run = 1-mile	6 to 17 years old	USAT-defined eligibility	Transition Only
Assisted Triathlon	Swim = 125-meters Bike = 2-miles Run = 1-mile	6 to 17 years old	Event-defined eligibility	Yes, transition and on-course
Assisted Splash & Dash	Swim = 125-meters Run = 1-mile	6 to 17 years old	Event-defined eligibility	Yes, transition and on-course

*Limited assistance from race crew and volunteers will be provided in transition. Help may include but is not limited to finding a participant's transition spot, assisting in removing the bike from the transition rack, ensuring all equipment is secured, etc. Note that this is NOT one-on-one assistance so participants must be prepared to wait if help is needed.

A History of Openness and Inclusion

2016 - Our inaugural event at Typhoon Texas Waterpark included a Short Course and Long Course Triathlon.
2017 - We welcomed our first known autistic finisher at the finish line.
2020 - We launched the Financial Assistance Program covering registration fees, training costs, and assisting with needed equipment purchases to ensure financials were not a barrier for kids to participate. In addition, we added a Virtual option for kids to participate in the event while not attending the event live so travel and specific times were not a barrier to participate.
2021 - We added a Splash & Dash division to allow kids without a bike or who weren't comfortable on a bike in a competition setting to participate in the event.
2022 - We welcomed our first paratriathlon finisher at the finish line.
2023 - We welcomed our first known participant with down syndrome at the finish line, added an official Paratriathlon division, and added a non-binary option to all registration divisions. In addition, we launched the Invitational division for the young elite athletes to be able to compete head-to-head.
2024 - We are adding more division options including an Adaptive Splash & Dash, an Assisted Triathlon, and an Assisted Splash & Dash. These new options open the door for kids who wouldn't be able to complete the course on their own.