Las Vegas Kids Triathlon Race Information
<div><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">The Las Vegas Kids Triathlon has relocated to Cowabunga Canyon Water Park with the swim in the lazy river! With over 200 kids, ages 6-17 crossing the finish line last year, get energized and join us for a unique race experience at the water park!</span></div>
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<div><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">After <strong>swimming</strong> in the lazy river at Cowabunga Canyon Water Park, <b>bike</b> at Faiss Middle School, <b>run</b> around Wilbur and Theresa Faiss Park, and finish inside Cowabunga Canyon Water Park with a superhero from the Las Vegas Cause-Players Alliance honoring you with a finisher medal!</span></div>
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<div><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Triathlon participants will receive a full size triathlon event, <strong>free day pass to Cowabunga Canyon Water Park(good for race day, next day which is last day of the park season, and 2026 season)</strong>, participation medal, souvenir wristband, race sticker, and cool race t-shirt. <strong>Additional discounted passes for $20 each can be purchased for the whole family through registration.</strong> Sign up by August 20, 2025 to guarantee this year's shirt. Recycle Run for Fun participants will receive all the same, but recycled!</span></div>
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<h2><span style="color:rgb( 65 , 59 , 229 )"><strong>Race Ready Clinic and Triathlon Team</strong></span><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 65 , 59 , 229 )"></span></h2>
<div><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">If you're new to triathlon and want to be prepared for race day, sign up for our Race Ready Club Clinic on Monday, September 8, 2024, 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Participants will receive pointers on what to expect, practice transitions, work on bike handling, and much more in one evening!</span></div>
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<div><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Want the ultimate preparation for race day, sign up for our training group which includes almost a month of training in all the disciplines. Novice or advanced athletes welcome. We make it easy for families where siblings and even friends can train together. Not only will participants have fun and condition for the race, practices are designed to teach and challenge participants in all three disciplines of triathlon.</span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"></span></div>
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<h2><strong><span style="color:#1842ec">Race Day Schedule, Saturday, September 13, 2025</span></strong></h2>
<p><span style="color:#1842ec"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5:50am Race Day Volunteer Meeting</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#1842ec"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">6:00am Transition area opens for short/long course triathlon participants.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">7:00am Recycle Run for Fun Starts / Transition area closes and triathletes assemble at swim</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">7:05am Short Course Triathlon Briefing, then start with the swim in the lazy river.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">7:20am Long Course Triathlon Briefing, then start with the swim in the lazy river.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">8:30am Awards / Transition opens for bike pickup</span></span><span style="color:#1842ec"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></span><span style="color:#1842ec"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#1842ec"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Age is determined by the the child's age on race day.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#1842ec"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Training wheels, kick boards, and life vests WILL BE ALLOWED, but aerobars and headphones will NOT BE ALLOWED.</span></span></p>
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<h2><span style="color:rgb( 65 , 59 , 229 )"><strong>Parent & Participant Packet Pickup, Bike & Helmet Drop Off </strong></span></h2>
<h2><span style="color:rgb( 65 , 59 , 229 )"><strong>Friday, September 12, 2025</strong></span></h2>
<p><br />⏰ 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM<br />📍 Location: Pearland Street Circle (Between Cowabunga Canyon Water Park & Faiss Middle School)<br />🚗 Parking: Faiss Middle School</p>
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<p><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Important Details:</span></p>
<ul><li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Friday Evening Packet Pickup is Highly Encouraged.</strong></span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">A Parent Must Be Present to sign for:</span></strong></span>
<ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Park pass entries((good for race day, next day which is last day of the park season, and 2026 season)</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Child's race packet</span></li></ul>
</li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Attach bike and helmet stickers. Place only bike & helmet for overnight placement in the transition area.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">All Other Gear (e.g., shoes, clothing, bib) must be brought on race morning.</span></li></ul>
<p><strong>Other Packet Pickup Options:</strong></p>
<ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Parent packet pickup evening before race without child. </span>
<ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">The parent attaches bike/helmet stickers at packet pickup and places bike & helmet into transition. Arrive at 6:15am for your child to receive body markings and place other race items in transition on race morning. For the safety of everyone, participants must walk their bike in the park.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Or attach bike/helmet stickers at home. Arrive at 6:15am with your child to receive body markings. Then place bike, helmet, & other items in transition on race morning. </span></li></ul>
</li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Pay $10 for the 6:00AM race morning packet pickup through registration. If you pick up your packet on race morning without paying the $10 fee, the water park admission ticket included with race registration will be forfeited. For race morning packet pickup, parents must sign to receive their child's race packet and park entries on race morning at the main entrance of Cowabunga Canyon Water Park. Participants will receive their body markings. Apply bike/helmet stickers and take all equipment to transition. For the safety of everyone, participants must walk their bike in the park. If your plans change and you need to pick up your packet on race morning, please email the race at least 3 days prior to the event so we may invoice you for the additional fee.</span></li></ul>
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<h2><strong><span style="color:#1842ec">Course Map</span></strong></h2>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">The 1 mile Recycle Run for Fun follows the same route as the short course run,</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">starting at the transition exit. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Parents may run along side their child for the Recycle Run for Fun.</span></h6>
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<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">*Swim, Bike, and Run course are subject to change without notice.</span><span style="color:#1842ec"></span></p>
<h2><strong><span style="color:#1842ec">Become a Volunteer! </span></strong></h2>
<ol><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A free <strong>single entry admission ticket</strong> to Cowabunga Canyon Water Park following the race at about 9:30am.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Free <strong>morning packet pickup</strong>.</span><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Adult <strong>race shirt</strong> while supplies last.</span></li></ol>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">The Las Vegas Kids Triathlon wouldn't be possible without the help of volunteers!</span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">If you choose yes to volunteer during registration, be sure to sign up on our volunteer page right after registering your child. The race will contact you about volunteering about 1-2 weeks prior to the race to confirm your volunteer spot.</span></p>
<h2><strong><span style="color:#0000ff">Pre-Race Bike and Helmet Check </span></strong></h2>
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<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Las Vegas Cyclery is our official bike store sponsor! Visit Las Vegas Cyclery for tune ups, bike rentals, bikes, and other bike service needs prior to race day! </span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Please take you bike to a bike store for a helmet and bike check. If your bike is deemed unsafe at packet pickup, race morning or occurring during the race, your child will not be able to participate.</span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">General condition with an emphasis on tires and free movement of the chain ring system.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">The ends of the handlebars have plastic plugs (called bar-end plugs)</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Bike helmets are approved by CPSC or SNELL (label inside)</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Helmets must fit properly and the straps adjusted so no more than two fingers can fit inside</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">There are no overly sharp edges on the pedals that could cut a leg in a fall</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">The brake(s) work</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">No aero-bars (if you don't know what that is, the bike doesn't have them)</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">If the bike is much too small or much too large for your child, it is up to the race to determine if this is a safety hazard. A small child on a bike who can't touch the ground while seated is unsafe. </span></li></ul>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">All bikes must have two wheels and each wheel must have a working brake. No motors are allowed. Disc brakes are fine as are electronic shifters. No fixies, unicycles, recumbents, e-bikes, or scooters.</span></p>
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<h2><strong><span style="color:#0000ff">Race With A Friend for School Fitness Funding</span></strong><span style="color:#0000ff"></span></h2>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:#000000">Tell us your school when registering! When 10 or more kids from your school sign up for the triathlon race, your school will receive $100 in School Fitness Funding for PE, playground, STEM, and adaptive movement equipment. Your school will receive $10 for each additional triathlon participant after 10 signups. So, 25 triathlon signups would mean $250 for your school. <br /></span><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000"></span></span></p>
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<h2><strong><span style="color:#0041ff">Awards</span></strong></h2>
<p><span style="color:#000000">USA Triathlon rules state that age is determined by the child's age as of on race day. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in their race division. Then, 3 places deep to both male and female finishers by their age in their division. </span></p>
<div><span style="color:#000000">Overall Short Course</span></div>
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<div><span style="color:#000000">1st</span></div>
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<div><span style="color:#000000">2nd </span></div>
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<div><span style="color:#000000">3rd</span></div>
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<div><span style="color:#000000">Overall Long Course</span></div>
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<div><span style="color:#000000">1st</span></div>
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<div><span style="color:#000000">2nd </span></div>
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<div><span style="color:#000000">3rd</span></div>
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<p><span style="color:#000000">Ages 6-11 Short Course Triathlon: </span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">6-7 Years Old</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">8-9 Years Old</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">10-11 Years Old</span></li></ul>
<p><span style="color:#000000">Ages 10-15 Long Course Triathlon: </span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">10-11 Years Old</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">12-13 Years Old</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">14-15 Years Old</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">16-17 Years Old</span></li></ul>
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