YMCA Youth Triathlon
Lecanto, FL
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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When
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Where
4127 West Norvell Bryant Highway, Lecanto FL
Distances
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Typical weather
65–82°F · low rain risk
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60–82°F
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56–78°F
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50–76°F
dry
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62–76°F
dry
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56–80°F
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70–85°F
dry
2019
64–72°F
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2018
73–89°F
dry
2017
65–79°F
dry
2016
67–83°F
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About this race
YMCA Youth Triathlon
Date and Location
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Location: 4127 West Norvell Bryant Highway, Lecanto, FL 34461
- Website: YMCA Youth Triathlon
Event Overview
- Age Groups: Open to children ages 5-15
- Divisions: Junior Division (Born 2016-2021) and Senior Division (Born 2011-2015)
- Course: Swim, Bike, Run race based on age group divisions
- Finishers: All finishers receive a custom finisher's medal and race t-shirt
Awards
- Trophies: Awarded to the top 3 males and females in each age group, 5 through 15 years old
Tri4Fun Division
- Purpose: Open to any aged youth, adult or family
- Non-competitive: Participants do not get timed and no awards are given
- Course: Tri4Fun Division participants will do the shorter Junior Course
- Finishers: All participants receive a finisher's medal
Event Schedule
Saturday, October 17, 2026:
- 3:00 - 6:00 pm: Mandatory Packet Pickup and Bike Check-in
- 3:30 - 5:30 pm: Athlete/Parent Course Walking Clinics
Sunday, October 18, 2026:
- 7:00 AM: Senior Parking Access & Check-in Opens
- 7:45 AM: Senior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)
- 8:00 AM: Senior Starts (Born 2011-2015)
- 9:00 AM: Senior Awards Ceremony
- 9:00 AM: Junior Parking Access & Check-in Opens
- 9:45 AM: Junior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)
- 10:00 AM: Junior Division Starts (2016-2021)
- 10:30 AM: Tri4Fun Starts immediately after the Junior Division
- 11:30 AM: Awards Ceremony (time is approximate)
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
- Equipment: Athletes are required to bring a swimsuit, running shoes, bicycle, and helmet
- Included: All participants will receive an event T-shirt, swim cap, goodie bag, and participation medal
Race Questions
- Contact: DRC Sports at [email protected] or 352-637-2475
- More Info: Visit DRCSports.com
Learn More
- Contact: Garrett Adkins at (352) 500-YMCA or [email protected]
- Website: Visit ymcasuncoast.org/citrus-tri
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