Saturday August 9th @ the Elk Grove pond
2nd Annual Kids Triathlon!
Come for family-friendly fun at the Elk Grove pond on Saturday August 9th, checking starting at 10am with the race staring at 11am. This event is free and perfect for first-time or returning triathletes. Kids ages 6-17 are invited to participate. This year our sponsor TrainAnything will provide lunch for kids and their parents following the event.
Location: Elk Grove neighborhood pond (Google Map)
Racing Gear
- Self-propelled bike (no e-bikes allowed)
- Well fitting helmet
- Closed-toed running shoes
- Goggles recommended but not required
- Life jackets are permitted for weaker swimmers
Age Group 1
- Awards for 1st – 3rd by gender
- Age range: 6-11
- Course: 50m swim, 1.5 mile bike, 1/4 mile run
Age Group 2
- Awards for 1st – 3rd by gender
- Age range: 12-17
- Course: 100m swim, 3 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
Schedule
- 10:00am — Check-in table and transition area opens
- 10:30am — Q&A with pro triathlete Dylan Gillespie
- 10:45am — Mandatory athlete safety briefing
- 11:00am — Age Group 1 race start
- 11:15am — Age Group 2 race start
- 12:00pm — Post race lunch and awards
Signed Waiver
A parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver on behalf of their athlete(s) and be at the park for the entirety of the event.
Chat with a Pro
Dylan Gillespie is a Professional Triathlete, certified triathlon coach and co-founder of TrainAnything. He will be available for Q&A time with the kids ahead of the race.
Thank you volunteers
Mandi Brown
Jennifer Buchanan
Chris Grimes
Nicki Jordan
John Kaiser
Melissa Matosich Luebeck
Jen Olson
Tim Olson
Jade Schmidt
Russell Swan
Course Information
Swim
The swim for both age groups will be held in the Elk Grove Pond with guide buoys and volunteer lifeguards present. Age Group 1 will start first with a ~50 meter swim following the north shore. Age Group 2 will start about 15 minutes later near the south shore and swim approximately 100 meters across the pond.
Bike
Athletes will walk bikes up the hill to the Morgan Creek crosswalk, where volunteers will assist with traffic management. The course follows neighborhood trails, watch for color tape and cones to guide you. Stay on trails, no riding on the road except at designated crossings. Yield to walkers and pets. Age Group 1 will complete one lap, Age Group 2 will complete two laps.
Run
After biking, athletes will transition to the run course. Age Group 1 will do a single lap around the pond and cross the finish line. Age Group 2 will run parallel to Elk Grove lane until they reach the crosswalk at the North west side of the park where they will turn around and run back on the path, turning right to complete their lap around the pond to the finish line.
