Green Lake Kids Triathlon

Green Lake Kids Triathlon--for ages 3-12

The Green Lake Kids Triathlon event happens on a family triathlon weekend--the kids Tri is on Saturday and the adult Tri is on Sunday. The kids' event is coordinated and managed by The Willmar Aquatic Racing Stingrays--an area age group swim team that benefits youth from the surrounding communities. All proceeds and donations to the event go to this organization, supporting competitive swimming.

If you have any questions about the triathlon or how to get involved in year-round swimming, please contact the Willmar Aquatic Racing Stingrays at greenlakekidstri@gmail.com.

Follow us on Facebook to learn about Triathlon Clinics for kids leading up to the event! @Green Lake Kids Triathlon

Packet Pick Up Friday,  Aug. 7th,  5-7 pm, Pavilion at Saulsbury Beach, Spicer

OR

Race Day Packet Pickup 8:00am-8:45am, Pavilion at Saulsbury Beach, Spicer

Race Start Time 9:00am

AWARDS: Finishers medals will be awarded to all finishers.  Participants who registered BEFORE July 31st will receive a t-shirt. All participants will receive a goodie bag. Top 3 finishers in each age group receive an additional medal. Awards' ceremony will be held at the Pavilion at Saulsbury Beach, Spicer following the last event.

COURSES:
Swimming for all events (***except the Elite Heat***) will take place in chest deep water along the public beach area.  The Elite Heat will swim around the swim buoys.  The bike and run course for ages 3-4 and 5-6 will stay in the parking lot.  Ages 7-8, 8-9, 11-12 and Elite Heat bike and run routes are on an open road with traffic. Life Jackets are permitted.  No helmets permitted in the water.

Transition areas are limited to athletes and parents of athletes under the age of 7. Athletes 7 and over may NOT receive assistance in this area, not adhering to this may result in athlete disqualification. Race volunteers will be available in the transition area to help direct athletes.

AGE GROUPS

3-4 yr old Distances: Swim 20yd, Bike 1 lap, Run 1 lap
5-6 yr old Distances: Swim 50yd, Bike 3 laps, Run 1 lap

7-8 yr old Distances: Swim 100yd, Bike 2mi, Run .5 mi

9-10 yr old Distances: Swim 100yd, Bike 2mi, Run .5 mi

11-12 yr old Distances: Swim 150yd, Bike 3mi, Run 1 mi

Elite Heat combined 7-12 yr old: Distances: Swim 200yd, 3mi, Run 1mi  ***The Elite Heat requires swimming***

Sign up for the Adult Triathlon on Sunday, August 10!

https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Spicer/GreenLakeTriathlon