For 7-12 year old triathletes!

Hey kids --> It's your turn! Here is a chance to give triathlon a try. See if you’ve got what it takes to get to the finish line…we think you can do it.

Hey parents --> Here is a chance for your young athletes to try something a little different by putting a swim, bike, and run together in one event. We have designed a safe course with plenty of adult supervision that will be fun for the kids to challenge.  The 250-yard swim will be in the river in a shallow area near shore with plenty of boat and swimmer support. The 4.5-mile bike leg is all on a bike path, except for a short portion in the boat ramp parking lot which will be heavily barricaded and controlled. Helmets are required and any bike in good working condition may be used. The 1-mile run will be completely on a foot path.  

COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: We will be following the guidelines from the Governor's office to keep everyone safe and healthy before, during, and after the race.  This guidance may change between now and race day, and we expect 100% compliance from all race participants, parents and volunteers. We will email the safety precautions we plan to take just before race day.  

What: It’s a triathlon that starts with a swim, goes directly into a bike, and then finishes with the run. Once the starting gun goes off, the action is non-stop and doesn’t end until the run is completed.

Where: Howard Amon Park, Richland, Washington. Look for the picnic shelter in the south end of the park, on the river side of the Richland Community Center for race HQ.

Race Day Schedule: On race day, arrive early and be prepared for the following:
• 7:00 am – Packet pickup starts
• 8:30 am – Mandatory pre-race meeting
• 9:00 am – Race start
• 11:00am – Course closes

Cost: $25 per triathlete, which includes a race t-shirt and a one-day insurance license for the USA Triathlon Federation.  After August 8, 2022 the cost goes up to $30 since we will be mailing you your shirt.

USAT: Your entry fee includes a one-day insurance license for the USA Triathlon Federation. .

Pre-Registration: The only way to guarantee a t-shirt on race day is to register on-line by the pre-registration deadline of August 18, 2022.

On-line Registration Deadline: August 17, 2021 and registration will close earlier if participant limit of 200 is reached.

Awards: The overall boy and girl champion in the race receives a special award, along with the top 3 boys and girls in the 7 -8, 9-10, and 11 -12 age groups.  You can check the Negative Split website on your phone at www.nsplit.com/results, or look to the paper copies posted at the picnic shelter where you picked up your packet to see if you placed in your age group or were the overall winners of the race.  We will have the award ceremony as soon as possible after the race.

THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION - THE ONLY WAY TO REGISTER IS ON-LINE BY THE DATES LISTED ABOVE. NOTE: REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 200 PARTICIPANTS

ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: We sympathize with life's uncertainties but there are no refunds of entry fees. Please, please, please plan accordingly.

Questions: any questions about the race or practice swims that will start in early August, contact Eric at [email protected].