SWIM! BIKE! RUN!
Join us for the 16th Annual Strong Kids Triathlon on Saturday, August 5th!
The Strong Kids Triathlon will be taking place at the YMCA at the Heights. Our swimming portion will take place at the Kroger Aquatics Center behind the YMCA at the Heights. Those who register for event by July 31st will be put into a raffle for prizes! We will be raffling off a 1 year Family Membership to a YMCA of Greater Dayton location, and much more.
Saturday, August 5th
The YMCA at the Heights
7251 Shull Rd.
Huber Heights, OH 45424
Our early bird rate is available now until June 1st, 2023
REGISTRATION:
- Kids will have help in the swim portion if needed. Swim float aids are allowed and lifeguards are in the water with the kids.
- Helmets are required for the biking portion. Bring your own bike and helmet, if you have one. If not, don't worry! We will have a few extra bikes and helmets for those who do not have one.
- Kona Ice will be present to buy flavor shaved ice!
- Entry fee includes: T-shirt, Finisher's Medal, goodie bag and post-race refreshments. You are also welcome to stay and enjoy the day at the pool after the event.
- Trophies will be awarded for the top 3 times for boys and girls in each age group
- All proceeds benefit the YMCA of Greater Dayton's Annual Campaign. The Annual Campaign ensures that no one is denied the opportunity to share in the experience due to the inability to pay. Financial assistance is available, please contact us for more information.
| Ages 5-6 | Ages 7-8 | Ages 9-10 | Ages 11-12 |
| Start Time: 11:00AM | Start Time: 10:00AM | Start Time: 9:15AM | Start Time: 8:30AM |
| Swim: 25 meters | Swim: 50 meters | Swim: 75 meters | Swim: 100 meters |
| Bike: 0.7 miles | Bike: 1.4 miles | Bike: 2.1 miles | Bike: 2.9 miles |
| Run: 0.35 miles | Run: 0.5 miles | Run: 0.75 miles | Run: 1.0 miles |
Check-in begins at 8AM - Day-Of Registration is not guaranteed due to high registration rates in previous years. We will cap our event at 300 kids.
More info to come.
Have questions? Contact Chris Lindeman at clindeman@daytonymca.org
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When will I receive the Parent Packet with information?
Emails with detailed information about our event will be sent to participant parents/guardians on the following schedule:
• 2 weeks before our event
• 1 week before our event
• 3 days before our event
How is the Strong Kids Triathlon timed?
The Strong Kids Triathlon is "chip" timed; each participant will have a timing band around their ankle instead of wearing a race bib as you would in a foot race. When they start and finish each section of the race, they will cross over a timing mat; this will mark their time. Times will be calculated from here.
For example, a participant starting last could still finish in first place if they had a faster overall time.
The swim is a "time trial' start, a participant will enter the water approximately every 10-20 seconds allowing enough time for the previous participant to be a safe distance ahead.
Where will timing results be after the race?
Our event will be timed by Speedy Feet in 2023.
When our event is over and after all times are ready for viewing, we will send out an email to all parents to view.
Are all participants eligible for the raffle prizes?
In order to be eligible for our prize raffle, you must be fully registered by July 31st. All prize winners will be posted at the beginning of our event.
How many trophies are given out for each age group?
At our 2023 event we will be giving out trophies to the top 3 boys AND the top 3 girls in each age group. After each age group completes their race we will announce winners at the Amphitheater by the finish line.
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