12th Annual Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon
Date
Sat, May 9, 2026, 7:15 AM EDTType
Triathlon
Quick take
Kids race, swim, and bike at Adventure Island, focusing on fun and fundraising for Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- Fun
- For a Cause
Fun
For a CauseThe 12th Annual Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon invites young athletes to Adventure Island for a day of active fun and purpose. This event focuses on creating an unintimidating and exciting experience for all participants, emphasizing finishing and fundraising over traditional competition. It's a wonderful opportunity for kids to engage in a triathlon while supporting Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). Each registered participant receives a complimentary "Stay & Play" ticket to Adventure Island, a finisher's medal, and a t-shirt.
What to expect
Young athletes will participate in a triathlon at Adventure Island. The event features a three-wave format, categorizing participants by age range. All registered participants receive a "Stay & Play" ticket to Adventure Island, a t-shirt, and a finisher's medal.
Standout details
- Complimentary Adventure Island ticket
- Supports Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance
- Finisher's medal & participant t-shirt
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Event: 12th Annual Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon at Adventure Island Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7:15 AM Parking Address: 4241 E. Bougainvillea Ave, Tampa, FL 33612. Follow signs to lot. Entry Fee: 1/14/2026 - 2/16/2026 - $45. 00 2/16/2026 - 3/31/2026 - $50.
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00 4/1/2026 - 5/8/2026 - $55. 00 Entry fees are non-refundable – no exceptions Registration fees apply All registered participants will receive a complimentary “Stay & Play” ticket to Adventure Island (valid on race day only). Please do not add a 'Stay & Play' ticket for registered race participants. Additional Adventure Island Stay & Play tickets available for purchase during registration at a discounted price ($42). Sales for these tickets will close at 11:59 PM on Friday, May 8. Registration fee also includes a participant t-shirt, a finisher’s medal, and other 'swag bag' items. In an effort to allow for more participants, we have moved away from two separate age divisions to a three-wave format. The three waves will be categorized by age range so that participants are still competing alongside others in their age group. Also, as a reminder, there will no longer be a post-race trophy ceremony. The Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon is a FUN-raising event with a focus on fun, finishing and fundraising. In recent years, the trophy ceremony has overshadowed our mission of creating an unintimidating and exciting experience for all while helping spread Gavin Lambert’s “finisher’s spirit” and supporting Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), our race beneficiary. All funds traditionally allocated to trophies will be repurposed and included in the overall charitable donation to FARA.
Awards
Swag Included