YMCA Youth Triathlon

YMCA YOUTH TRIATHLON

Date and Location

• Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
• Location: YMCA of the Suncoast
• Address: 4127 West Norvell Bryant Highway, Lecanto, FL 34461
• Event URL: Click here to register

Event Overview

• Annual Event: The 10th Annual YMCA of the Suncoast Youth Triathlon
• Sanctioned Event: A USA Triathlon sanctioned event
• Age Groups: Children ages 5-15 with Junior Division (Born 2016-2021) and Senior Division (Born 2011-2015)
• Finishers: All finishers receive a custom finishers medal and race t-shirt, with trophies for the top 3 males and females in each age group

Tri4Fun Division

• Open to Everyone: This division is open to any aged youth, adult or family
• Non-Competitive: Participants can join without the pressure of competition
• Course: Tri4Fun participants will do the shorter Junior Course
• Finisher's Medal: Tri4Fun participants receive a finisher's medal but are not timed or eligible for awards

Schedule

• Saturday, October 17, 2026: 3:00 - 6:00 pm Mandatory Packet Pickup and Bike Check-in
• Saturday Training: 3:30 - 5:30 pm Athlete/Parent Course Walking Clinics
• Sunday, October 18, 2026: Senior Parking Access & Check-in Opens at 7:00 AM
• Sunday Events: Senior race starts at 8:00 AM: Junior race starts at 10:00 AM

Distances

• Senior Groups: 200 yard swim, 3 mile bike ride, 1 mile run
• Junior Groups: 100 yard swim, 1.5 mile bike ride, 1/2 mile run
• Requirements: Athletes must bring a swimsuit, running shoes, bicycle, and helmet
• Participants: All participants receive an event T-shirt, swim cap, goodie bag, and participation medal

Contact Information

• Race Questions: Contact DRC Sports at info@:drcsports.com or call 352-637-2475
• Additional Information: Call Garrett Adkins at (352)500-YMCA or email gadkins@:ymcasuncoast.org
• Visit: More details available at ymcasuncoast.org/citrus-tri