Annual Kid’s Triathlon Scheduled for July 23
Annual Kid’s Triathlon Scheduled for July 23
Durango, CO – The Durango Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Kid’s Triathlon on Saturday, July 23 at 9:00 a.m. The event provides children of all ages and ability levels with a safe and unique athletic experience. Children will swim, bike and run an age-appropriate triathlon course, which begins and ends at the Durango Community Recreation Center. All children will receive a medal, certificate, event souvenir and will receive free admission to the Triathlon Training Clinics offered the week of the event.
Check in for the event begins at 8:00 a.m. on race day at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Bicycles must pass a safety inspection on race day and all participants must wear a helmet during the bike ride.
The Kid’s Triathlon Training Clinic takes place on Monday, July 18 and Wednesday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center. The goal is to prepare the children for their entry into the world of triathlons. Practice will be held in the three disciplines: swimming, biking and running. Transitions between the disciplines will be discussed and practiced. Safety will be emphasized in the sessions and bike checks will be conducted. The Training Clinics are free to any child, who is registered for the Kid’s Triathlon.
Register for the Kid’s Triathlon by Sunday, July 17 at 6pm and pay $25.00. Participants may register at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Late registration costs $30.00 and will be accepted until Friday, July 22, at 12:00 noon. No registrations will be accepted on race day.
Age Group Swim Bike Run Start Time
5-6 50 yards 1 mile ¼ mile 9:00 a.m.
7-8 100 yards 5 K (3.1 miles) 1 K (.6 miles) 9:30 a.m.
9-10 100 yards 5 K (3.1 miles) 1 K (.6 miles) 10:00 a.m.
11-13 200 yards 10 K (6.2 miles) 2 K (1.2 miles) 10:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Ashleigh Woodward at (970) 375-7308 or via email at [email protected]
