_The J Youth Triathlon

The Youth Triathlon at The J provides a fun and healthy opportunity to help children stay active this summer. By combining swimming, biking and running in one sport, participants benefit from a well-rounded fitness workout, enhancing their endurance and strength, and having a lot of fun! This race is open to all fitness levels!

Shirts and medals for all finishers. TRI it this Summer!

Thanks to our current event sponsors: Root Dentists,US Toy,Pediatric Care Specalists, Elite Cycling, KC Dental Implants & Oral Surgery.

In-kind items provided by: Athleta and Mark J. Gordon DDS, Aspiria, Chick Fila, Costco.

Contact [email protected] regarding sponsorship opportunities for your business!

Be part of the Midwest Triathlon Youth Championship Series in which youth triathletes to compete head-to-head for a chance to be crowned the Best TriKID in the Midwest! Youth triathletes will participate in the J Youth Triathlon, The Youth Triathlon, and the grand finale at the JCPRD Kids Triathlon. Both male and female competitors will earn points in the following age categories: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14. (Note: a participants age is for their age on December 31, 2023). For more information visit: https://www.trikc.org/youth-triathlon

Event details and schedule

The Youth Triathlon at The J Event Details :

Date: Sunday, June 25th, 2023

Time: 7:30 a.m.


Location: Jewish Community Center of Kansas City

Address: 5801 West 115th Street, Overland Park, Kansas.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED SIGN UP TODAY!!!

Distances:

Tri for TOTs

Tri for Tots: Ages 3-5; 25 yard walk/swim, .75 mile bike, .25 mile run.

Short Course: Ages 6-8; 50 yard pool swim, 1.5 mile bike, and .6 mile run.

Intermediate Course: Ages 9-10; 100 meter pool swim, 3 mile bike, and 1 mile run.

Long Course: Ages 11-17: 200 meter pool swim, 6 mile bike, and 2.0 mile run.

Short Course : The short course is just for our 6-8 year olds. Its a the fifth year for this distance custom for those little ones that are ready to do more then the tot race but not quite as far as the Intermediate distance. *Do a practice run through using our course map so they are prepared for race day! Especially on the bike course :)

Age Groups : Individual: 8 and Under(short course); 9-10(Intermediate course); 11-12 (long course); 13-14(long course); 15-17(long course). Relay (relay members ages totaled) 27 and under(Intermediate course) 28 and up (long course). NOTE: Pursuant to USA Triathlon Rules the age of an athlete is his or her age on December 31 of the year of the event.

USA Triathlon (Important) : This event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All youth participants must be a member of USAT. A membership must be purchased in advance of the race. With the ONE TIME payment, youth triathletes will be eligible to compete in ALL triathlons for the remainder of their annual membership. Visit USAtriathlon.org to purchase if you did not already purchase through active. If you would like to purchase a one day registration you can do so with us!

Chip Timing : The JCC KIDS TRIATHLON will have chip timing. Chips are put on the athletes prior to them entering the pool area by our staff.

Packet Pickup and Race Orientation : Participants and parents are ENCOURAGED to attend a pre-race orientation session. This is virtual again this year! You will receive additional information about the orientation and packet pick up after you register.

Sponsors : Special thanks to our generous sponsors;

Root Dentists, US Toy,Pediatric Care Specalists, Wendy Erickson, KC Dental Implants & Oral Surgery.

In-kind items provided by: Athleta, Mark J. Gordon DDS, Aspiria , Elite Cycling .

Contact [email protected] regarding sponsorship opportunities for your business!