Owensboro Parent Magazine and the Owensboro Family YMCA are pairing up with the support of Independence Bank to bring the second annual Kids Triathlon to Owensboro!
There is a strong need in the community for family healthy activities. What better way to be active than involving the entire family in triathlon training?! Swimming, biking and running are three activities that we all grew up participating in, and we want to bring back the fun! Whether this is your child’s first triathlon or 20th, they will have a great time competing or just enjoying the race experience. We will have music, food, shirts and medals for all participants. This race will NOT be chip timed, but we will be manually timing the participants and will post results shortly after each race.
Registration:
- Early Registration thru 11:59pm, June 30- $20.00
- Late Registration July 1-July 12 until 11:59pm- $25.00
- Race Day Registration 7:00-7:30am- $30
Here is what parents can expect for the day
Race day registration will open at 7am and close at 7:30am at the Family YMCA registration office (900 Kentucky Parkway Owensboro, KY 42301).
There is a mandatory parent meeting before each respective race:
- 11-14 years old: 7:30am
- 7-10 years old: 8:30am
- 4-6 years old: 9:30am
This years swim portion will be a “snake swim,” crossing under each lane, with kids separated with 10-20 second intervals.
Distances for the swim vary with age group:
- Ages 4-6: Swim 25 yards
- Ages 7-10: Swim 75 yards
- Ages 11-14: Swim 125 yards
Once completed with the swim, participants will head towards the bike transition area that will be set up in the front lawn of the YMCA. Participants will exit the pool emergency doors. Ryan Clark from the Cycling Department at Legends will be on site prior to the race to conduct safety checks on the bikes.
Participants will take their bike on their designated course, with route distances varying with age group:
- Ages 4-6: Bike .55 miles
- Ages 7-10: Bike 1.76 miles
- Ages 11-14: Bike 3.57 miles
Once participants have completed the bike ride, they will rack their bike in the transition area and head out for the run. Distance varies with age group:
- Ages 4-6: Run .55 miles
- Ages 7-10: Run .96 miles
- Ages 11-14: Run 1.76 miles
Once finished with the run, participants will have completed their triathlon! After all that hard work, your kids will love the music, food vendors, and fun-filled afternoon!
If there is a need to cancel due to inclement weather, we will reschedule for July 23. Same times and rates apply.
Common Parent Questions
What if my child can’t swim without some type of floatation device?
No big deal! Bring your life jacket, arm floaties, Puddle Jumper, whatever your child will feel most comfortable in! If you don’t have any of these, the YMCA will provide kick boards at the event. Volunteers will be in the pool.
What special gear will my child need?
Just a helmet and bicycle. A helmet is mandatory for the event.
What if my child is still using training wheels?
No problem! Parents can also run or ride along side their child. We encourage you to have fun as a family!
Will my child change clothes after swimming?
No, there is no need to change clothes. Children will get out of the pool and go right out to their bike, put on their shoes and take off for the ride portion of the event.
What if my child is not strong in a particular portion (bike, swim, run)?
This race is for everyone! We just want families to come out, make it to the finish line and we want to cheer you on along the way. It is all about having fun!
What if I have children in different age ranges?
We plan on running one group at a time. That way it will be easier for parents in that situation.