Karen Stevens Memorial Kids Triathlon

Event Overview

Do you like to swim, bike, and run? Do you like to help raise money for a worthy cause? Then why not participate in the 17th annual Karen Stevens Memorial Kid’s Triathlon.

If you are looking for a fantastic Kid’s Triathlon this fall, the Severna Park Community Center is hosting Karen Stevens Memorial Kid’s Triathlon. It is a morning of filled with fun and excitement. All proceeds from the event will go towards providing free swim lessons for children with special needs.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Location: 623 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Severna Park, MD
• Registration: Sign up here
• Check-in Time: 7:00am
• Race Start: 7:30am
• Junior Tri-IT! 8:00am

Important Dates

• Monday, August 17: Early Registration Ends
• Thursday, September 10: Registration Closes
• Saturday, September 12: Race Day

Distances

10 & Under (recommended for 5-10 Years old)

• Swim: 200 Yards (8 Lengths)
• Bike: 2 miles
• Run: ¾ mile

11 – 14 years old

• Swim: 400 Yards (16 Lengths)
• Bike: 4 miles
• Run: 1½ miles

Junior Tri-IT! (recommended for 3-5 Years old)

• Swim: 4 Lengths of Therapy Pool
• Bike: 1/8 miles (Severna Park Community Grounds)
• Run: 1/10 miles (Severna Park Community Grounds)

(Bike and run distances are approximate)

Relays

The relays consist of 2 or 3 people. Each leg must be completed by the individual who started the leg. Participants can share a single leg or each have their own. Each person must complete a separate registration form to participate.

Junior Tri-it!

This course is designed for first-time triathletes. Participants will begin the triathlon with a swim in the SPCC heated therapy pool (4 lengths), followed by a 1/8 mile bike ride before finishing the race with a 1/10 mile run. The course will be held on the Severna Park Community Center grounds. The Junior Tri-IT is an opportunity for younger participants to develop their triathlon skills.

Timing

We encourage everyone to enjoy their experience of a recreational triathlon. The swim, run, and transition times will count toward your overall triathlon time. Times will not count for the bike leg because no one is permitted to exceed the speed limit of 15 mph. No participant will be advantaged or disadvantaged by the bike “ride.” There will be designated pathways roped off to direct you to the next leg of the triathlon.

Check website/e-mail for cancellation information

Detailed Transition Area map located on race website.