Palouse Youth Triathlon
Name:
Palouse Youth Triathlon
Date:
September 9, 2017
Time:
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM PDT
Event Description:
The Palouse Youth Triathlon is a great introduction to the healthy, lifelong sport of triathlons! All kids ages 5-14 are encouraged to challenge themselves both physically and mentally in this positive, noncompetitive event. The Palouse Youth Triathlon is held immediately following the Palouse Sprint Triathlon - kids and parents can train together and then cheer each other on in their own races! All participants will receive a t-shirt, and all finishers get a finisher's award!
Courses are based on participant's age:
12 - 14 year olds
Participants will swim 150 yards (6 lengths), bike 3.66 miles (3 laps), and run 1.32 miles. 12-14 year olds will start first, and if needed wil start boys then girls.
9-11 year olds
Participants will sim 100 yards (4 lengths), bike 2.44 (2 laps), and run .97 of a mile.
7-8 year olds
Participants will swim 25 yards (2 lengths), bike 1.22 miles (1 lap), and run .61 of a mile.
5-6 year olds
Participants will swim 25 yards (1 length), bike 1.22 miles (1 lap), and run .61 of a mile.
Participants will swim 150 yards (6 lengths), bike 3.66 miles (3 laps), and run 1.32 miles. 12-14 year olds will start first, and if needed wil start boys then girls.
9-11 year olds
Participants will sim 100 yards (4 lengths), bike 2.44 (2 laps), and run .97 of a mile.
7-8 year olds
Participants will swim 25 yards (2 lengths), bike 1.22 miles (1 lap), and run .61 of a mile.
5-6 year olds
Participants will swim 25 yards (1 length), bike 1.22 miles (1 lap), and run .61 of a mile.
All groups will begin with the swimming leg of the race, and each age group will start 5 minutes after the previous group finishes. After the swim, participants will proceed to the first transition are to start the bike leg of the race.
