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Youth Triathlon

Youth Triathlon |  Lititz recCenter |  Friday, October 4th, 2024!

Just for kids!  An introduction to a true triathlon challenge, kids ages 5 and up can swim, bike, and run in their own events at Lititz recCenter.  Kids are encouraged to do their personal best!

Be a triathlete for a day, “tri” a triathlon. For ages 5-12, this annual event offers modified swim, bike, run events by age group to give kids a taste of a true challenge. This event is great for our first timers and for our many repeat youth athletes moving up into new age brackets.  A fun family event!

Looking for Sponsorship options? Contact us at fitness@lititzrec.com or call us at 717.626.5096 ext. 250 for details on how you can support this amazing event!


       


TRIATHLON SCHEDULE

  • 3:45 and 4:45pm:  Check-in between at Lititz recCenter (Participants will be broken into age-appropriate groups)
  • 5 pm:  First Event – Swimming (located at our indoor pool)
  • Competitors will continue to transition quickly between each event, just like in a real triathlon
  • 1. Swim  2. Bike  3. Run
  • Participants receive an event shirt and goodie bag

 

WHAT YOU NEED THE DAY OF THE EVENT:

What To Bring: Bring a swimsuit & towel, running shoes, and your bike & helmet.  Bring a water bottle!

How To Prepare: Athletes will participate in swimming in our indoor pool; biking a course in our closed parking lot; and running outdoors on a grass course next to the recCenter.

Each event will be timed but noncompetitive. Everyone will swim, bike and run. Event ends approximately 6pm.  Spectators are welcome and encouraged to cheer on their triathletes!

Triathlon Details

Parent/Guardian Notes for Youth Triathlon


   


CHECK OUT YOUTH TRIATHLON CLIPS FROM OCT. 13th, 2023

CLICK HERE!