Atomic Kids Fall Triathlons

Event Overview

Come join this youth event of triathlon hosted by National Fitness Center for kids ages 2-14! Register for a choice of 3 races:

Race Options

• Long Sprint: 8:00 am start - 100 yard swim/3.0 mile bike/1 mile run
• Mid Sprint: 8:45 am start - 50 yard swim/1.5 mile bike/.5 mile run
• Tadpole Sprint: 9:20 am start - 25 yard swim/.75 mile bike/.5 mile run

Participation Guidelines

• Ages: 2 to 14, can do any race based on distance and start time.
• Observation: For the tadpole sprint, the kids can watch the first race to get an example of how it’s done.
• Safety Aids: They are allowed to make use of water wings or a flotation device to help them "get their feet wet" in the sport of triathlon.
• Training Wheels: The smaller kids may also use training wheels in the shorter distance.

Awards

• Finisher Medal: Each participant will receive a finisher medal.
• Age Group Awards: Awards will be given for Long and Mid sprint categories.

Course Details

The swim will take place in the pool at the National Fitness Center in Oak Ridge at 750 Briarcliff Ave. The bike route will go out to Fairbanks Road, turn left to Jefferson Middle School, and turn around in the looped parking lot before heading back to transition. The sprint race does 2 laps.

The run course goes out to Laboratory Dr and loops back around for sidewalk route back to Home Depot entrance, leading back to the finish line at National Fitness Center Parking lot. There will be 2 loops for longer distances. The tadpole bike course will remain solely in the parking lot in a blocked-off section for safety and parental support. The run will follow the same course as the longer race, only with an escort if needed.

Event Information

Date: 2026-09-26

Location: 750 Briarcliff Ave, Oak Ridge, TN

For more details, visit the race page.