JCPRD Kids Triathlon

Event Overview

They're always on the move anyway, why not make it official? Join one of the fastest growing and confidence boosting kid's sports in the country by challenging them to become triathletes! This youth triathlon is specifically designed to let the kids be the stars of the show. Athletes aged 14 years and younger will compete in individual age groups in this race that is truly an event for all abilities.

Important Information

Please note: This a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Athletes will need to register in the race that corresponds with their age as of 12/31 of the current year.

Course Information

• Course options and distances: Available at https://jcprd.com/190/Course-Options.
• Course maps: Available at https://jcprd.com/1001/Course-Maps.

Triathlon Categories

Tots Triathlon: Ages 5 & Under

• Distance: 25 meter splash/0.15 mile bike/0.20 mile run.
• Swim: A "splash" in the lake (Athletes are allowed to wear flotation devices).
• Bike: Takes place on a paved trail near transition.
• Run: A short out and back on a paved trail. Parents must accompany athletes registered in this category on the entire course.

Super Sprint Triathlon: Ages 6-8

• Distance: 50 meter swim/1.6 mile bike/.85 mile run.
• Swim: Inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left.
• Bike: Inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 1 lap on the bike.

Sprint Triathlon: Ages 9-10

• Distance: 100 meter swim/3.2 mile bike/.85 mile run.
• Swim: Inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left.
• Bike: Inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 2 laps on the bike.

Long Triathlon: Ages 11-14

• Distance: 200 meter swim/4.8 mile bike/1.7 mile run.
• Swim: Inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left.
• Run: Athletes will run from east to west on the beach at the beginning of the swim and in between the first and second laps of the swim.
• Bike: Inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 3 laps on the bike.

Additional Information

• Paratriathlete Registration: If the athlete you are registering is a paratriathlete, please reach out to our Race Director Katy at Kathryn.Renner@:jocogov.org after submitting your race registration information.
• Packet Pickup:
  • Friday, August 7th from 10am-6pm at Elite Cycling in Overland Park.
  • Saturday, August 8th from 5:30-10am at the Kill Creek Park beach house. Note: This option is only available to those already racing the adult triathlon.
  • Sunday, August 9th from 6-8am at the Kill Creek Park beach house, 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe, KS 66061.
• Pre-race Information: Will be communicated via email from the Race Director the Monday prior to the event.
• No Race Day Registration: There will be no race day registration.

Event Details

Join us for the JCPRD Kids Triathlon on August 9, 2026, at Kill Creek Park, Olathe, KS. For more details, visit the official race page: Race registration.