Tri for Fun Multi-Sport Youth Event
Date
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:30 AM EDTLocation
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Type
Triathlon
Quick take
A welcoming youth triathlon in Morehead City, NC, focused on fun, participation, and building confidence for kids of all abilities.
Best for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race feel
- Fun
- Competitive
Fun
CompetitiveThe 8th Annual Tri for Fun Multi-Sport Youth Event invites kids ages 5-15 to experience the joy of triathlon in Morehead City, NC. This family-focused event emphasizes participation and fun, featuring a swim in an Olympic outdoor pool and a bike-run through local neighborhoods. Beyond the race, enjoy family-friendly activities like face painting and snow cones. With a supportive atmosphere, including a buddy system and course modifications for children with special needs, it's designed to build confidence and encourage active lifestyles for all young athletes.
What to expect
- A youth triathlon for ages 5-15, featuring a swim in an Olympic outdoor pool, followed by a bike and run through surrounding neighborhoods.
- Family-friendly activities like face painting and snow cones add to the fun.
- Support for children with special needs, including a buddy system and course modifications, ensures an inclusive experience.
Standout details
- Olympic outdoor pool swim
- Family fun with face painting & snow cones
- Support for children with special needs
- Training event provided
Perks & features
- Awards
AwardsFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Join us for the 8th Annual Tri For Fun race on Saturday, May 30th 2026 for this family fun event. We encourage all kids ages 5-15 to come out, and Swim- Bike-Run to the finish line. The swim takes place in our Olympic outdoor pool, and a run and bike through the surrounding neighborhoods makes this race a perfect…
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event! ------------- What is Tri for Fun? A family fun event to encourage youth ages 5-15 to participate in a Triathlon and HAVE FUN! Family Fun From face painting to snow cones, this event will be a fun time for the whole family. Swag Register by May 1st to guarantee your t-shirt. All finishers receive a Finishers Medal. Top female and male winners were awarded for 5-8, 9-11, and 12-15 age divisions. Three Age Divisions: Ages 5-8, 9-11, and 12-15. All participants will receive a medal commemorating the events. The top finishers will receive additional recognition and medals. To be eligible for top finisher awards the participant must complete the event without outside assistance. Examples of things that would disqualify an athlete from a top finisher prize include: not completing the entire distance in the pool, wearing of any flotation device, and physical assistance from parents while on the course. This is not to be seen as a complete list and ultimately a decision to DQ will rest with event officials. Age Distances are based on recommendations by USA Triathlon. Click the "Course Map" tab to learn more. Race Training We provide a Training event to make sure all children are ready to race. We will go over transition preparation, swim and bike safety as well as course overview! Stay tuned for more info. Get Special Support Tri for Fun empowers children of all abilities to have fun, learn new skills, and feel confident being active. Our support for kids with special needs includes a buddy system, strengths-based training program, course modifications, and more. To access supports available for your child, contact Joshua Stoufflet joshuastoufflet@gmail. com . Volunteer for the FUN! Head to the volunteer page to find more info!