- ONE OF THE BIGGEST KID’S TRIATHLONS IN THE UK
- FUN & ACHIEVABLE DISTANCES
- SAFE EVENT CONTAINED WITHIN YORK SPORT VILLAGE
- GREAT MEDAL FOR ALL CHILDREN WHO TAKE PART
- A GREAT ACTIVITY TO KEEP CHILDREN FIT & HEALTHY
Race Information:
The Event
The York Kids Triathlon is an exciting celebration of youth and fitness, offering young athletes a chance to dive into triathlon in a friendly, non-competitive environment!
Participants will explore a fun course that includes swimming, cycling, and running, all designed to inspire enthusiasm and camaraderie. With cheerful marshals along the route ensuring safety and support, kids can focus on enjoying the experience and making new friends.
This event is all about fostering a love for being active and adventurous, creating lasting memories as children discover the joy of movement and teamwork in a vibrant atmosphere!
- Achievable distances for all abilities of 5-16 year olds
- Event course contained within the grounds of York Sport Village
- Pool-based swim, tarmac cycle course & grass run course
- Official Finishers Medal for all entrants
- Official Kids Fun Event merchandise available to purchase on the day
NB: There will be a promotional video being filmed at the event so please be aware of this
Course Maps
PDF Documents: click each to open or download
York Kids Triathlon Course Map
Triathlon Distances - Swim-Bike-Run
| For Guidance | Event Name | Swim | Bike | Run |
| 5-7 yrs | TIN | 18m | 1km | 500m |
| 6-9 yrs | ZINC & RELAY | 25m | 1km | 500m |
| 8-11 yrs | STEEL | 50m | 2km | 1km |
| 10-13 yrs | BRONZE & RELAY | 50m | 3km | 1.5km |
| 12-15 yrs | SILVER | 100m | 4km | 2km |
| 13-16 yrs | GOLD & RELAY | 150m | 4km | 2.5km |
The Swim
- The children will be started at 15-second intervals in the pool.
- The Tin distance will swim one width of the shallow end of the pool.
- All other distances will swim lengths of the 25m pool.
- After completing the swim, the children will be guided towards the cycle transition area.
- A swim cap can be worn but is not compulsory.
- Children are permitted to use swimming aids if they wish.
- Safety in the pool: there will be lifeguards and race crew poolside at all times.
The Bike
- The children will start the course at the mount line.
- The whole of the bike course is well-signed and marshalled, making it very easy to navigate for the children.
- There will be signage around the venue reminding children how many laps they are meant to do.
- There will be marshals on the course and dismount line, to help any child that needs it.
- Children will not be allowed to take part without a bike helmet.
The Run
- The whole of the run course is on short grass and inside the grounds of York Sport Village.
- There is a feed station on the run course, serving water to any child who requests one.
- All children will pass under the Official UK Triathlon Finish Line and have their names announced as they finish.
For more information about the event, please see Race Day Info.
Race Day Information
Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions on the day. You can use this information as a guide for your event.
Full and up to date competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event. Please check spam/junk folders.
WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, stickers, etc. at registration on the day.
Good luck and have a great day!
Share the Swim, Bike, Run with friends and create your own relay team.
Choose your favourite discipline, then invite friends or family to join and complete your relay team.
Create a fun family relay! The brother swims, the sister cycles and the cousin runs.
(All team members must be 5-16 years old)
HOW IT WORKS
A relay team can consist of two or three people.
Each member completes one or two of the three disciplines in the triathlon.
The swimmer completes the swim and then passes the wristband to the cyclist.
The cyclist completes the cycle course and passes the wristband to the runner.
The runner completes the run.
All team members can cross the finish line together and collect their medals.
TIN
£25.00 was £30.00
Date : Saturday 16th August 2025
- 18m Swim
- 1km Cycle
- 500m Run
- Age Guide 5-7 years
ZINC
£25.00 was £30.00
Date : Saturday 16th August 2025
- 25m Swim
- 1km Cycle
- 500m Run
- Age Guide 6-9 years
STEEL
£25.00 was £30.00
Date : Saturday 16th August 2025
- 50m Swim
- 2km Cycle
- 1000m Run
- Age Guide 8-11 years
BRONZE
£25.00 was £30.00
Date : Saturday 16th August 2025
- 50m Swim
- 3km Cycle
- 1500m Run
- Age Guide 10-13 years
SILVER
£25.00 was £30.00
Date : Saturday 16th August 2025
- 100m Swim
- 4km Cycle
- 2000m Run
- Age Guide 12-15 years
GOLD
£25.00 was £30.00
Date : Saturday 16th August 2025
- 150m Swim
- 4km Cycle
- 2500m Run
- Age Guide 13-16 years
ZINC TEAM RELAY
£30.00 was £35.00
Date : Saturday 16th August 2025
- 25m Swim
- 1km Cycle
- 500m Run
- All Ages
BRONZE TEAM RELAY
£30.00 was £35.00
Date : Saturday 16th August 2025
- 50m Swim
- 3km Cycle
- 1500m Run
- All Ages
GOLD TEAM RELAY
£30.00 was £35.00
Date : Saturday 16th August 2025
- 150m Swim
- 4km Cycle
- 2500m Run
- All Ages