Green Lake Kids Triathlon
Ages 3-12. The Green Lake Kids Triathlon is part of a family triathlon weekend, with the kids' event on Saturday and the adult triathlon on Sunday. The event is organized by The Willmar Aquatic Racing Stingrays, an area age group swim team that supports youth from surrounding communities. All proceeds and donations benefit this organization and competitive swimming.
For questions about the triathlon or year-round swimming, contact the Willmar Aquatic Racing Stingrays at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook for Triathlon Clinics for kids leading up to the event!
Packet Pick Up:
Friday, Aug. 7th, 5-7 pm, Pavilion at Saulsbury Beach, Spicer
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 & Distances:
- 3-4 yr old: Swim 20yd, Bike 1 lap, Run 1 lap
- 5-6 yr old: Swim 50yd, Bike 3 laps, Run 1 lap
- 7-8 yr old: Swim 100yd, Bike 2mi, Run .5 mi
- 9-10 yr old: Swim 100yd, Bike 2mi, Run .5 mi
- 11-12 yr old: Swim 150yd, Bike 3mi, Run 1 mi
- Elite Heat combined 7-12 yr old: 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