Sparks Kids Triathlon - -

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Sparks Kids Triathlon : Kids Race
Triathlon : varies by age
  • Race Date: Saturday, August 25, 2018
  • Start Time: 7:00
  • Entry Fee:25.00
  • Location:Marvin Altman Fitness Center
  • Address: 810 Lexington Ave.
  • City/State/Zip:Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901
  • Country: USA



REGISTRATION:

On-line registration ONLY this year!
(The website charges a small fee, usually $2-3, for on-line registration.)

$25 registration fee through Sunday, August 12th
$35 late registration through Sunday, August 19th

ABSOLUTELY NO entries will be accepted after this date! (This is so a race shirt can be ordered, printed & tie-dyed specifically for each racer--to match their age group)

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TIMING:

Individual events will not be timed, only overall start to finish time will be provided. Parents may wish to bring their own chrono timer (watch, stopwatch, etc.) if they want to time their child's individual events for their own personal knowledge.

The race will be chip timed by JAYMAX!
It's always a good TIME!

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LOCATION:

The Kids Triathlon will begin at the Marvin Altman Fitness Center pool, with the Bike & Run course on Lexington Ave. (which will be closed for event safety). Biking to B Street and Running toward Dodson.

Racers must provide their own bicycles and approved helmets. Helmets MUST be fastened & worn on the bike course. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

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AWARDS:

Each competitor will receive a T-shirt & medal, and be eligible for a bobble-head trophy. Awards will be presented for 1st-3rd place males AND 1st-3rd place females in each age group.

*participants in the 6 & under age categories will be allowed the use of floaties & training wheels and still be elligible for awards. Older kids can still use assistive devices, but will not be considered for a trophy.

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RACE PACKETS:

Each racer will receive a race packet with fun kid items and coupons/discounts from local businesses. Packets may be picked up on Friday August 24th from 5-8pm and Race Day morning from 6:30-7am at MAFC.
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SPONSORS:

Sponsors and Donations are needed!!! Both monetary gifts and/or items for door prizes will be greatly appreciated. Sponsors names will be printed on race T-shirts and printed materials according to the Category of Sponsorship. Contact Bobby Harper (Race Director) or Tracey Harper (FB Event Administrator) about Sponsorship Opportunities and Levels of Giving.

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VOLUNTEERS:

Volunteers are also GREATLY needed! It takes a lot of people on the sidelines to make this race run smoothly and safely for the kids on the course. There will be a sign up sheet for volunteers at the front desk of MAFC, or you can contact us by any of the means noted on this event page.

Volunteer Meeting will be Friday, Aug. 24th at 6pm at MAFC.

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PACKET PICK-UP:

Packets should be picked up by 7:00am on race morning.
Bikes must be racked by 7:10am
Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting for racers and parents at 7:15am

You are welcome to come out on Friday and go over the course with your child.

Course Information:

Age Group-------Swim------------Bike-------- Run

4 & under-------25 yards------.5 mile------.25 mile-- (red group)
5-6 years--------25 yards------.7 mile------.3 mile-- (orange group)
7-8 years---------50 yards------1.4 mile-------.55 mile-- (yellow group)
9-10 years-------100 yards-----2.1 miles------.8 mile-- (green group)
11-12 years------150 yards-----2.8 miles------1.05 mile-- (blue group)
13-14 years------200 yards-----3.5 miles------1.3 miles-- (purple group)

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