Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA

Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon

Event Details

• Date: August 22, 2026
• Location: 616 Jessamine St, Knoxville, TN
• URL: Race Registration
• Series: Third race in the Epic Orthodontics Kids Triathlon Series

Race Divisions

• Sailfish Marlins: A non sanctioned race for kids that cannot swim longer distances or without a swim aid (water wings, kick board, parent). The bike is a short loop (bikes may have training wheels) and a half mile run to the finish line.
• Red Marlins Division (Mid Sprint): 50 yard swim, 1.3 mile bike, .5 mile run to finish line.
• Blue Marlins Division (Long Sprint): 75 yard swim, 2.5 mile bike, 1 mile run to finish line.

Event Schedule

• 7am: Packet pickup opens at Cansler YMCA.
• 7:50am: Pre-race meeting for Blue Marlins.
• 8am: Blue Marlins race begins with time trial start to pool.
• 8:45am: Red Marlins race begins after brief pre-race meeting at pool.
• 9:20am: Sailfish race begins.
• 9:45am: Awards Ceremony.

Awards and Finishers

• Medals: There will be finishers medals for each finisher.
• Awards: Given for the Blue and Red Marlin categories, plus awards for Sailfish.
• Top Finishers: Top 3 boys and girls overall in each division, plus top three male and female in age groups.
• Marlin Age Groups: 5 and under: 6-7: 8-10: 11-12: 13 and up.

Additional Information

• Packet Pickup: Begins at 7am at Cansler YMCA and ends at 9am, with cutoff 5 minutes before each race.
• Parking: Available at the YMCA in designated areas.
• Transition Area: Parents are not permitted inside the transition area for Blue and Red Marlin Divisions: however, Sailfish parents are allowed.
• Volunteers: Plenty of volunteers will assist the children.

Contact

• Host: Special thanks to our sponsor Cansler YMCA for hosting!
• Questions: Please email personalbestracing@gmail.com