_ The 2018 MMTC TriAtholton Kids Triathlon:

Mid Maryland Triathlon Club is proud to present the

8th MMTC TriAtholton Kids Triathlon

benefiting Neighbor Ride

(Please note that registration closes at midnight June 16th or when we reach capacity)

Identification for the race: USAT members MUST bring membership cards to registration or pay a $10 fee for one-day registration.

For all participants, a form of identification for the entrant is desirable. Identification from a parent or guardian is REQUIRED at registration.

Any family with three or more youth registering for the race will receive a 10% discount.  A discount/coupon code can be obtained by e-mailing the event director at [email protected].  

Ages Groups and Distances:

Ages 5-6: Swim 25 meters, Bike ½ mile, Run ¼ mi

Ages 7-8: Swim 50m, Bike 1mile, Run ½ mile

Ages 9-10: Swim 50m, Bike 2 miles, Run ½ mile

Ages 11-12: Swim 100m, Bike 4 miles, Run 1 mile

Ages 13-14: Swim 200m, Bike 4 miles, Run 1 mile

NOTE: Age determined by age on 12/31/18

Awards: All participants will receive a T-shirt and finishers will also receive a medal. Age group winners will also be recognized.

Participants: All youth who will be aged 5-14 on 12/31/18 can be in the race. Please spread the word to your family and friends to come join in the fun. This is an individual race, no teams.

Inclement Weather: We will hold the race rain or shine. If the race director must cancel the race due to severe storms or for any other reason, there will be no refunds.

Community Volunteers: We are currently looking for volunteers who live in the Allview/Arrowhead/Donleigh neighborhoods who would like to assist us on race day in guiding bikers and runners along the routes. Please contact the race director at [email protected] if you can help, and ask your neighbors if they might be interested.

Event details and schedule

The event starts at 9:00 AM with waves of swimmers starting the race in groups at periodic times.  The pool will be open for all race participants and families following the finish of the swimming portion of the triathlon, so bring your suits! All participants and their families are invited to stay for a free swim and use of the club facilities after the race!

Mandatory race packet pickup will take place the day before the race on Saturday 30 June, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Atholton Swim Club, with a Pre-Race Talk at 5:30 pm. There will be no packet pickup on Sunday, the day of the race. Volunteers will be on hand to help make all racers and parents more comfortable with the course and the general flow of race day. Each packet will have a numbered race bib, bike number, t-shirt, and information.The bib will not be worn in the pool. Make sure you attach your bib to the front of your shirt so that it is clearly visible at the finish line for the timers. You will receive a bike number with zip ties to attach to your bike to help our volunteers with counting laps.