Event date: Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
Ages: 6 - 14
Race check-in: 6 - 7 a.m.; Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting at 7:10 a.m.
Race Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES
| AGE GROUP | SWIM DISTANCE | BIKE DISTANCE | RUN DISTANCE |
| 6-8 | 50 yards | One mile | Half mile |
| 9-10 | 100 yards | Two miles | 3/4 mile |
| 11-12 | 200 yards | Three miles | 1 mile |
| 13-14 | 200 yards | Three miles | 1 mile |
FAQs and INFO
This page addresses our most frequently asked questions and help prepare you and your athlete for the best experience possible through training and on race day!
PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, Aug. 15, 4:30 - 8:45 p.m
Saturday, Aug. 16, 8 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA Lobby
Packets cannot be picked up on race day
Packets will come with color-coordinated swim caps, race t-shirt, race bib, and a bike plate, all required to use on race day.
REGISTRATION, FEES, and KEY DATES
May 18 - 31: $50 per child
June 1 - July 4: $55 per child
July 5 - August 2: $60 per child
August 1 - 8: $60 per child
Please submit athletes' 50yd swim time in this form no later than Tuesday, Aug. 12. Gathering swim times helps our event run smoother, so please help out in making this a great experience for all!
VOLUNTEER
This event cannot happen without amazing volunteers. Please use this form to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
RACE CONTACT
If you have any questions about this event, email Race Director Nikki Hartley at nhartley@ymcacky.org.
Thank you to Baird - The Grossman Sutton Group for being our presenting sponsor for this event! Additional thanks to White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics, Trinity Christian Academy, and Lexington Fayette-Urban County Government for supporting our race!
