Kids Triathlon & Try-a-Tri
Saturday, Aug. 16, 7 am, Longmont Recreation Center
Join us for two triathlon races – a Kids Triathlon and a Try-a-Tri. Both races feature scenic running and biking courses starting and finishing at the Longmont Recreation Center at 310 Quail Rd, The races are a perfect introduction to the sport for kids and for adults looking to try something new!
Registration will close on Thursday August 14th at 12pm. NO race-up opportunities. Participants must race in age group based on age during the day of the event.
Last chance registration is available at the Front Desk at the Longmont Recreation Center on Friday (August 15) from 4pm-6pm.
There are NO REFUNDS for special events.
Visit the lobby at the Longmont Rec Center to pick up your bib number and race swag. Remember to register early for best size options.
- Friday, August 15 4pm – 6pm
- Race day starting at 7am
Estimated Start Time is based on age. First heat at 7:45am
Distances vary based on age division. See below for each division’s distances.
- 100 yard swim
- 2.5 mile bike (2 laps)
- 0.6 mile run
- 200 yard swimÂ
- 5 mile bike (4 laps)
- 1.2 mile run
- 400 yard swim
- 6.5 mile bike (5 laps)
- 2 mile run
Participants are responsible for counting their swim, bike and run laps. Parents and spectators may assist with counting, but it’s ultimately the participants’ responsibility. If a participant does not complete the correct amount of laps, they are not eligible for place awards. Volunteers are NOT responsible for counting laps, or instructing participants to continue, or exit race course.
Here are the distances broken down into number of laps
6 – 10 years: 2 lap swim | 2 laps on the Bike Course | 0.6 mile run
11-12 years: 4 lap swim | 4 laps on the Bike Course | 1.2 mile run
13-17 years: 8 lap swim | 5 laps on the Bike Couse | 2 mile run
- The transition area is an OPEN transition area.
- Parking lot is fenced off to vehicles, but open to racers; both racers currently racing, and racers getting ready to raceÂ
- No pre-assigned bike racks.
- Racking is first come first serve.Â
- Rack your bike in an empty spot.
- Do not move other people’s items as they may be out on the bike portion of the event.
- When you finish the bike course, re-rack your bike in the same spot.
- Athletes ONLY in the transition area
- support crews will be able to see you in the transition area.
- Be aware of your surroundings. While you may be leisurely walking your bike into the area, a racer may be trying desperately to get around you and onto the course.
- Do not loiter in the transition area. Set your stuff up and then leave the area.
- No riding bikes in the transition area.
- Body marking takes place near the check-in tent outside the pool on race day.
- Numbers are written vertically on your right arm and left calf.Â
- Bib race number must be worn on the front of body during the entire run portion of the event.
- Lost timing chips will result in a $99 fee
- Timing chips are assigned on the pool deck immediately before swim (additional chip details in swim).Â
- Longmont Triathlon is professionally timed and race results link will be posted on this website after the event.
- 13-17 yrs divided up by 400 yd estimated swim time, starting with the 15-17 year old females at 7:45am
- 11-12 yrs divided up by estimated 200 yd swim time, females first
- 6-10 yrs: Divided up by age and gender, starting with 10 year old females
- 2 people per lane, parallel swimming
Each child will receive a finisher medal for crossing the finish line!
The award ceremony will be held approximately 15 minutes after the last athlete completes the course. Awards will be given to the top 3 places in each age group for both males and females.
Registration will close on Thursday August 14th at 12pm.Â
Last chance registration is available at the Front Desk at the Longmont Recreation Center on Friday (August 15) from 4pm-6pm.
There are NO REFUNDS for special events.
Visit the lobby at the Longmont Rec Center to pick up your bib number and race swag. Remember to register early for best size options.
- Friday, August 15 4pm – 6pm
- Race day starting at 7am
The first Try-A-Tri heat will begin after the last heat of the Kids Only Triathlon race. Estimated start time is 9:30am, participants should be on the pool deck by 9:15am.
- 200 yard swimÂ
- 5 mile bike (4 laps)
- 1.2 mile run
Participants are responsible for counting their swim, bike and run laps. Spectators may assist with counting, but it’s ultimately the participants’ responsibility. If a participant does not complete the correct amount of laps, they are not eligible for place awards. Volunteers are NOT responsible for counting laps, or instructing participants to continue, or exit race course.
4 lap swim (snake swim) | 4 laps on the Bike Course | 1.2 mile run
Snake Swim
Athletes will be lined up along the wall according to estimated swim times. If your estimated swim time has changed, please call the Longmont Recreation Center at 303-774-4800 BEFORE 12pm on Wednesday, August 19 to update.
The fastest swimmer will enter the water first. A representative from the timing company will enter race numbers into their timing system and will give instructions when to start. After the first swimmer has completed one length of the pool, the next swimmer will be told to start.
How to do the snake swim: Dunk under each lane line to change lanes during the snake swim. When finished, exit the pool via the ladder or climb out over the edge of the pool. Exit to the transition area from the pool door. This is where the first timing split will be collected.
- The transition area is an OPEN transition area.
- Parking lot is fenced off to vehicles, but open to racers; both racers currently racing, and racers getting ready to raceÂ
- No pre-assigned bike racks.
- Racking is first come first serve.Â
- Rack your bike in an empty spot.
- Do not move other people’s items as they may be out on the bike portion of the event.
- When you finish the bike course, re-rack your bike in the same spot.
- Athletes ONLY in the transition area
- support crews will be able to see you in the transition area.
- Be aware of your surroundings. While you may be leisurely walking your bike into the area, a racer may be trying desperately to get around you and onto the course.
- Do not loiter in the transition area. Set your stuff up and then leave the area.
- No riding bikes in the transition area.
- Body marking takes place near the check-in tent outside the pool on race day.
- Numbers are written vertically on your right arm and left calf.Â
- Bib race number must be worn on the front of body during the entire run portion of the event.
- Lost timing chips will result in a $99 fee
- Timing chips are assigned on the pool deck immediately before swim (additional chip details in swim).Â
- Longmont Triathlon is professionally timed and race results link will be posted on this website after the event.
Each racer will receive a finisher medal for crossing the finish line!
The award ceremony will be held approximately 30 minutes after the last athlete completes the course. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers
