Mountainview Triathlon

Kid's Triathlon

Where?

Duncan Murray Recreation Center

805 Switzer Drive, Hinton

(Across from the pulp mill)

When?

Saturday June 6th, 2009  @ 9:30 AM

Race Kit Pick-up

The race packages for the Kids Triathlon triathletes can be picked up at the race starting at 8:30 AM.

Entry Deadlines

The entry deadline for this event is Wednesday, June 3rd.  There is no minimum age for the triathlon.  It has been done by kids as young as 4 years old.

Categories and Distances

Note: There are NO mandatory ages.

Suggested minimum age for Silver is 8 yrs. and suggested minimun age for Gold is 10 yrs.  It is strongly recommended to have done the Silver event prior to attempting the Gold event.

The Silver and Gold bike routes are on dirt trails and Mountain Bikes are recommended, not Road Bikes.

BIKE HELMETS ARE MANDATORY

Kick boards, lifejackets etc. or parents can be used in the bronze level swim.

Kid’s Triathlon Start Times

The bronze category will start at 9:30 AM sharp with the silver following immediately after and the gold subsequently after the silver.  Please arrive at least one hour prior to your start time. 

Kid’s Triathlon Routes

All races start with a pool swim.  Next, transition volunteers direct kids to their bikes and onto the paved & gravel bike course, ensuring all kids are wearing helmets.  Once the bike portion is completed, volunteers direct the kids onto the paved & gravel run course.  At the finish line beside the transition zone, volunteers hand out medals to all kids.