Janesville Kids Triathlon

🏊‍♂️ Janesville Kids Triathlon

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.

📏 DISTANCES

• Pool Swim: 40 meter pool swim (80 meters for ages 11-12)
• Bike Ride: 2.5 mile bike ride
• Run: 0.5 mile run

This race is the perfect event for a kids first triathlon experience.

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 Cap: Registration will be capped at 150 athletes.
• Registration Deadline: Participants must register online by August 22nd by noon.
• Contact: Please contact the Janesville Parks &: Rec office for questions.

🏃‍♀️ 2nd Annual Race The Gator Fun Run (ages 2-6)

Do you have children younger than 7 and want in on race day action?

Sign up for the Race the Gator Fun Run in the spirit of Rockport Pool's mascot, Goggles the Gator!

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.
• Registration: No need to register ahead of time, but racers who do, and pay a $20 add-on fee will receive a shirt, finisher medal and some other cool swag.

🏁 TRANSITION AREA CHECK-IN TIMES

The check-in times for the transition area (where participants keep their bicycles and gear) are as follows:

• Check-in Time: 7:30am to 8:30am
• Note: Children should arrive to the transition area at least 30 minutes prior to their start time.

🎁 PERKS

• T-Shirt: 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.
• After August 14: Any racers registered after this date will be able to pick up their shirt from the Recreation office after race day.

🔄 TRANSITION CLINIC &: Q&:A

• Date &: Time: Friday, August 22nd 5:30pm-7pm at Rockport Pool.
• Overview: Sometimes switching from swimming to biking and biking to running can be confusing. What do you do with your bike? How do you put on shoes?
• Details: Attendance is not mandatory but is encouraged and FREE (courtesy of Velocity Multi-Sport &: Cycling).
• Gear: Please bring your gear including your bike, helmet, swim suit, shoes and whatever else you have.

🏅 AWARDS

Medals will be given to the top 3 finishers in each age group.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Friday: August 23rd 5:30pm-6:30pm at Peace Park Pavilion
• Saturday: August 24th 7:30am-8:30am at Peace Park Pavilion

📜 RULES

• Transition Area: 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 setup as well as swim-to-bike and bike-to-run transitions for all ages.
• Course Restrictions: Parents are discouraged from walking/running alongside their children on the bike and run courses.
• Photographer's Spot: Instead, they are encouraged to find a stationary location to take pictures and encourage their children.

⚠️ Important Notice

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.

🌐 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Janesville Kids Triathlon.