21ST ANNUAL KIDS TRI AT THE Y

Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025.  The race begins promptly at 7:30 a.m.

Check-in opens at 6 a.m. All participants must be checked in and find their heat leader at the outdoor pavilion by 7 a.m.

All participants and at least one adult must attend the pre-race meeting at the outdoor pavilion at 7:10 a.m.

The triathlon will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. and will run multiple heats. Heats 1 and 2 participants and spectators will enter the outdoor pool area first. Upon completion of heat 2, heats 3 & 4 will enter. After completion of heat 4, heats 5 & 6 will enter the pool area.

Any boys and girls ages 6-14 (on race day) who are proficient in swimming, biking (without training wheels) and running. All triathletes 12 & under must have a green band based off an assessment of swimming 25 yds without stopping and treading water for one minute. This assessment should be completed before the race. Not required at time of registration.

50yd swim times must be submitted for each child. These can be provided from a swim meet, your own timing system, or timing events held at the Beaumont Y throughout the summer. To get your child’s most accurate time have them stand at the shallow end of any lap pool, give them a countdown of 3, 2, 1 – then start the timer. All Lexington YMCA lap pools is one lap, down and back. Diving should not be permitted in the timing as there is no diving start at the triathlon. 

Packet pick-up will be held at the C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA, located at 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle in Lexington KY 40513 on the Friday and Saturday preceding the event. Packets include color-coordinated swim cap and race t-shirt, 4 safety pins, a race bib to pin on shirt and a bike plate (ALL required on race day). 

The best time to start preparation for the triathlon is NOW!
Opportunities for athletes to train in a group setting are available here. 

Stay tuned for more opportunities soon!

We recommend you lay everything out Saturday night.  

• Swimsuit  
• Swim cap  
• Goggles   
• Kids Tri T-shirt with bib # already pinned on front  
• Bicycle w/ bike plate already placed on front (make sure tires have plenty of air!)  
• Helmet (athletes without a helmet will NOT be permitted to race)  
• Tennis Shoes  
• Socks  
• Hand towel  
• Shorts (if your athlete wants to wear them; not required)  
• Water bottle (note: there will be a water station on the run course that will be passed twice by each athlete)  
• Zip-up jacket/sweat pants to wear before the race  
• Slide sandals or flip-flops  
• If your child has a nervous tummy and isn’t able to eat breakfast at home, bring a granola bar or piece of fruit they can snack on if they get hungry before the race begins. 

• Athletes may begin checking in Sunday morning at 6 a.m. Please plan to arrive no later than 6:30 so that you are checked-in by 7 a.m. Mandatory pre-race meeting for all athletes and one parent/guardian will begin at 7:10 a.m. Heat #1 will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m.  

• There will be limited parking available in the Beaumont YMCA parking lot. If you do park in the parking lot you are not permitted to leave until the last biker is off the course and you will only be allowed to exit from the main entrance and turn left. We recommend parking at CLS behind J. Render’s if able.   

• Check-in will be held in the front lawn of the YMCA. The line will form down the sidewalk in front of the playground and stay on the sidewalk wrapping back to the Performance Training Center (previously Beaumont Clubhouse). Please do not line up in the parking lot as traffic will be moving through.   

• You will begin by checking-in and ensuring you have the proper bib # and athletes will have their number written on the back of their right calf and right arm with black sharpie. Please have your athlete remove any layers while in the check-in line.   

• Athletes will then proceed to their designated table to retrieve ankle timing chip that must stay on the entire race. For smaller athletes there are extra-small bands if needed.

• It is not necessary to bring your bike through the check-in line this year, it can go straight to transition, just make sure to see a transition volunteer to ensure bike plate is on properly, and you go to the appropriate transition zone (designated by age groups).  

• When you enter the transition area from the front of the Y age groups will be located in zones.   

• Green Zone is the front parking spaces for 6-8yo’s – green cap/shirt  

• Red Zone is in the middle parking spaces for 9-10yo’s – red cap/shirt  

• Blue Zone is in the back parking spaces (bike racks available) for 11-14yo’s – blue cap/shirt  

• All bikes and towels will be set up in a parking space with back tire on line, front of bike facing the YMCA building.  

• 4 bikes/towels to each parking space – front of parking space designated for athletes to travel with their bikes during race.   

• Transition essentials:   

• Bike  

• Towel  

• Empty corner on towel to stand on and wipe feet off  

• Hand towel to dry hands/face/top of feet  

• Tennis shoes (already tied, foot can slide in easily, tight enough to run in)   

• Socks rolled down inside of tennis shoes for easy pull on, helmet  

• Race t-shirt and shorts  

• Helmet  

• Please don’t leave anything in the transition area that is not necessary to be there.  

• Please refrain from letting your children ride their bikes around before the race. It will get crowded quickly and traffic will be moving throughout the parking lot all morning.   

• Reminder that no parents will be allowed in the transition area once race begins. Volunteers will be available to assist athletes and can accommodate those who need to gather transition items before race is over – please ask volunteers before entering so it is done at a safe time for all athletes. 

• During the race athletes will walk/run their bike in and out of the transition area/parking lot and will only ride in the street.   

• Athletes may not exit transition area without their helmet on and buckled.  

• After athlete is checked in and transition area is complete please head over towards the Pavilion area near the outdoor pool. Restrooms are available at the Pavilion. 

• Pre-race meeting will begin at 7:10 a.m. 

• Heats 1 & 2 and related spectators will enter pool gate area first by 7:20am. Heats 3-6 and spectators will stay at the pavilion area. After Heat 2 is complete, Heats 3 & 4 will enter pool area. After Heat 4 is complete, 5 & 6 will enter. 

• Spectators for each heat will remain in the grassy area on the side of the pool (specified on map) and OFF the pool deck.  

• Parents, please do not obstruct other athletes exit from the pool and wait to exit the gate until your child’s heat is complete. We promise you’ll catch up to them before they are biking.  

• As athletes cross the finish line they will be announced, awarded a finishers medal, and offered some light refreshments by our sponsor, White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics.   

• We do award the top 3 male and female finishers for each age group.  

• Results will be posted as they are available, but trophies will not be presented until the final athlete crosses the finish line.  

• I encourage all of you to stay and watch strong finishes through the morning, and cheer on all athletes! My favorite part of the race is watching them turn the last corner where they see the finish line and give it all they’ve got. I promise you will not be disappointed! 

• We will do our very best to begin the race promptly at 7:30 a.m.   

• The race may occur with light rainfall, with no thunderstorm present.   

• In the case of any severe weather in the area we do have multiple options to complete our race, outdoors, to be finished before 11 a.m. 

2024 Race Day Course Maps