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YMCA Youth Triathlon

Triathlon · 5K · 1 mi · 1.5 mi · 2 mi

Oct 18, 2026 · Lecanto, Florida, US

Listed Aug 22, 2016

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YMCA YOUTH TRIATHLON 
Sunday, October 18, 2026
YMCA of the Suncoast
4127 West Norvell Bryant Highway, Lecanto, FL 34461 

 

The 10th Annual YMCA of the Suncoast Youth Triathlon, a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, will be held at their Citrus County location in Lecanto, FL, where children ages 5-15 can participate in a Swim, Bike, Run race in their age group divisions.  There is the Junior Division (Born 2016-2021) and the Senior Division (Born 2011-2015).  There are 2 distances (Junior & Senior) based on age. The race starts and finishes at the Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA on CR 486. All finishers receive a custom finishers medal and race t-shirt. Trophies are awarded to the top 3 males and females in each age group, 5 through 15 Years old.

 

BACK THIS YEAR...Tri4Fun Division!!  This division is open to any aged youth, adult or family. If you just want to TRI a triathlon then enter the non-competitive Tri4Fun division where adults and children can go together.   Tri4Fun Division participants will do the shorter Junior Course and will receive a finisher's medal. Tri4Fun division does NOT get timed and no awards are given for this category.

 

Early Bird Pricing Expires June 28th!

 

SCHEDULE:
Saturday, October 17, 2026:
3:00 - 6:00 pm Mandatory Packet Pickup and Bike Check-in 
3:30 - 5:30 pm Athlete/Parent Course Walking Clinics 
Sunday, October 18, 2026:
7:00AM - Senior Parking Access & Check-in Opens
7:45 AM - Senior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)
8:00 AM - Senior Starts (Born 2011-2015)
9:00 AM - Senior Awards Ceremony
Break
9:00 AM - Junior Parking Access & Check-in Opens
9:45 AM - Junior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)
10:00 AM - Junior Division Starts (2016-2021)
10:30 AM - Tri4Fun Starts immediately after the Junior Division
11:30 AM - Awards Ceremony (time is approximate)
 
DISTANCES:
Senior Groups: 200 yard swim, 3 mile bike ride, 1 mile run
Junior Groups: 100 yard swim, 1.5 mile bike ride, 1/2 mile run
NOTE:  Athletes are required to bring a swimsuit, running shoes, bicycle and
helmet to participate. All participants will receive an event T-shirt, swim cap, goodie
bag and participation medal.

RACE QUESTIONS: Contact DRC Sports at info@drcsports.com or 352-637-2475 or the race information page at www.DRCSports.com

LEARN MORE: Garrett Adkins at (352)500-YMCA or gadkins@ymcasuncoast.org or visit ymcasuncoast.org/citrus-tri

 

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