Event Description
Lets get our kids to....
SWIM! BIKE! RUN! Heritage Landing Style
This part of the Florida Race Day Kids Triathlon Series - We limit these races to just 100 athletes and do sell out so we advise if you are interested to register early.
Scared to send your little guys out on this endurance adventure? We get it - We have kids too :) Here are some pictures of the last kids triathlon at Julington Creek and RiverTown.
Kids Triathlon participants will swim in the pool, jump on their bikes, then off on their feet for the running portion. The events will be chip timed with a finisher time. Distances are based on the age of the child. Kids must supply their own bikes and must wear a helmet to participate. Please note the bike portion will be over a field, so wider tired bikes are more appropriate. The events will go off with each participant getting a total net time. For the first stage swimmers will be crossing a timing mat before they begin swim portion. Kids Triathlon start time is 9:00 am, Race distance is determined by child's age ( see below)
Ages 6-8 - SWIM 50 yards ( 2 lengths ) in pool, BIKE approximately 1.2 miles, RUN approximately .4 miles.
Ages 9-11 - SWIM 100 yards ( 4 lengths) in pool, BIKE approximately 1.2 miles , RUN approximately .8 miles
Ages 12-14 - SWIM 150 yards ( 6 lengths) in pool, BIKE approximately 1.2 miles, RUN approximately 1.2 miles.
Before the event starts will be going over the course for parents and athletes. This will take place at 8:30 am
Kids triathlon participants will get a racing bib, Kids Triathlon shirt, Florida Race Day Finisher medal, Race Photos. Finishing results will be posted online. Costs for Kids triathlon start at $40 register early to save money and guarantee a spot.
Awards will be given out to top 3 male and 3 female of each age group.
This race will be chip timed with kids wearing Velcro timing bracelets that must be returned at race finish.
>>>We are part of a growing list race organizers that strive to be more environmentally conscious . We encourage all runners to bring their own multiple use water bottle so that we do not add to the mounting plastic waste on earth. Please bring a reusable water bottle that you will bring with you during the race or for afterwards. You may refill your bottle at our water jug. Plastic water bottles will be available after the race but we are trying to reduce our footprint. <<<
