Janesville Kids Triathlon

Event Overview

Join us for the annual Janesville Kids Triathlon! Kids ages 7-12 years of age are invited to swim, bike and run to the finish line.

Register here.

Distances

• Swim: 40 meter pool swim (80 meters for ages 11-12)
• Bike: 2.5 mile bike ride
• Run: 0.5 mile run
• Experience: This race is the perfect event for a kids first triathlon experience.

Awards

This event is NOT structured as a highly competitive race, however awards will be given to the fastest in each age group. This is a chance to celebrate health & fitness, encourage self-confidence, and most of all have fun while being active.

Registration Information

• Cap: Registration will be capped at 150 athletes.
• Deadline: Participants must register online by end of day on August 21st.
• Contact: Please contact the Janesville Parks & Rec office for questions.

Race The Gator Fun Run (ages 2-6)

• Eligibility: Do you have children younger than 7 and want in on race day action?
• Event: Sign up for the Race the Gator Fun Run in the spirit of Rockport Pool's mascot, Goggles the Gator!
• Details: This short race is for children 2-6 years old running the final stretch of the triathlon course. Parents and strollers welcome.
• Start Time: The race starts at 8:45am.

Transition Area Check-In Times

• Check-in: The check-in times for the transition area are from 7:30am to 8:30am.
• Arrival: Note: Children should arrive to the transition area at least 30 minutes prior to their start time.

Perks

• Souvenir: Each participant will receive a souvenir event t-shirt & professional race timing.
• Shirt Pickup: All racers registered on or before August 14th will receive a shirt upon check in.
• Post-Registration: Any racers registered after August 14th will be able to pick up their shirt from the Recreation office after race day.

Transition Clinic & Q&A

• Date: Friday 5:30pm-7pm at Rockport Pool.
• Purpose: Attendance is not mandatory but is encouraged and FREE (courtesy of Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling).
• Equipment: Please bring your gear including your bike, helmet, swim suit, shoes and whatever else you have.
• Activities: You will be able to get in the pool, ride through the course, and run the path.

Award Structure

• Medals: Medals given to the top 3 finishers in each age group.

Packet Pick-Up

• Date: Friday, August 21st 5:30pm-6:30pm at Peace Park Pavilion.
• Second Date: Saturday, August 22nd 7:30am-8:30am at Peace Park Pavilion.

Rules

• Transition Help: One parent per child may assist with transition area setup. No additional children or parents will be allowed in the transition area.
• Volunteers: We will have volunteers to assist with transition area set up as well as swim-to-bike and bike-to-run transitions for all ages.
• Parental Guidance: Parents are discouraged from walking/running along the bike and run courses alongside their children.
• Encouragement: Instead, they are encouraged to find a stationary location to take pictures and encourage their children.

Important Notices

If our minimum athletes of 50 is not reached by August 4th, then the event will be cancelled. Late registration and race day registration will not be allowed.