Green Lake Kids Triathlon

Green Lake Kids Triathlon Race Information

<p>Green Lake Kids Triathlon--for ages 3-12</p> <p>The Green Lake Kids Triathlon event happens on a family triathlon weekend--the kids Tri is on Saturday and the adult Tri is on Sunday. The kids&#39; event is coordinated and managed by The Willmar Aquatic Racing Stingrays--an area age group swim team that benefits youth from the surrounding communities. All proceeds and donations to the event go to this organization, supporting competitive swimming.</p> <p>If you have any questions about the triathlon or how to get involved in year-round swimming, please contact the Willmar Aquatic Racing Stingrays at <a href="mailto:willmarareastingrays&#64;gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">greenlakekidstri&#64;gmail.com</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on Facebook to learn about Triathlon Clinics for kids leading up to the event! &#64;Green Lake Kids Triathlon</p> <p>Packet Pick Up Friday,  Aug. 8th,  5-7 pm, Pavilion at Saulsbury Beach, Spicer</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Race Day Packet Pickup 8:15am-8:45am, Pavilion at Saulsbury Beach, Spicer</p> <p>Race Start Time 9:00am</p> <p>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&#39; ceremony will be held at the Pavilion at Saulsbury Beach, Spicer following the last event.</p> <p>COURSES:<br />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.</p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Transition areas are limited to athletes and parents of athletes under the age of 7. Athletes </strong><b>7 and over may NOT receive assistance in this area, not adhering to this may result in athlete disqualification.</b> </span>Race volunteers will be available in the transition area.</p> <p>AGE GROUPS</p> <p>3-4 yr old Distances: Swim 20yd, Bike 1 lap, Run 1 lap<br />5-6 yr old Distances: Swim 50yd, Bike 3 laps, Run 1 lap</p> <p>7-8 yr old Distances: Swim 75yd, Bike 1mi, Run .5 mi</p> <p>9-10 yr old Distances: Swim 100yd, Bike 2mi, Run .5 mi</p> <p>11-12 yr old Distances: Swim 150yd, Bike 3mi, Run 1 mi</p> <p>Elite Heat combined 7-12 yr old: Distances: Swim 200yd, 3mi, Run 1mi  ***The Elite Heat requires swimming***</p> <p><strong><em>Sign up for the Adult Triathlon on Sunday, August 10!</em></strong></p> <p><strong>https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Spicer/GreenLakeTriathlon</strong></p> <p> </p>