The YMCA of Central Kentucky’s fourteenth annual Kids Triathlon, sponsored by White, Greer and Maggard Orthodontics and Wildcat Moving will be held Sunday, Aug. 26, at the C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA, located at 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle in Lexington for kids, ages 6-14.

“This event is a great opportunity to introduce your child to a new sport, encourages a healthy lifestyle at an early age and gives kids a sense of accomplishment,” said Jay Ingle, father of two of this year’s participants, Murphy (10) and Holman (7). “I’ve heard it said many times that less than 1 percent of people complete a triathlon. The kids that do this event join that group.”

Registration must be completed in advance at ymcacky.org/kidstriathlon (before Aug. 24) or in person at any YMCA of Central Kentucky location. Cost is $45 per child.

Each participant will receive a race packet, which includes a race shirt, bib, safety pins and post-race refreshment and snack. Registration packets may be picked up from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, or 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 25, at the C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA. Race day check-in will be between 6-7 a.m. and a mandatory pre-race meeting for parents and kids will be held at 7:10 a.m.

EVENT INFORMATION

Date: Sunday, August 26, 2018
Race check-in: Begins at 6 a.m. Must be checked in no later than 7 a.m.
Pre-Race Meeting: 7:10 a.m. on pool deck  (Mandatory for participants and a parent/guardian)
Race Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA, 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington, KY 40513

PACKET PICK-UP

Race packets must be picked up during one of our designated times: Friday, Aug. 24 between 6-8 p.m. or Saturday, Aug. 25 between 8 a.m.-noon. Packet pick-up will be held at the C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA. There will NOT be day of race packet pick-up.

RACE DISTANCES

Age Group	T-shirt/Swim Cap Color	Swim	Bike	Run
6-8	Green	50 yards (Two lengths)	One mile (One lap)	0.5 mile
9-10	Red	100 yards (Four lengths)	Three miles (Three laps)	One mile
11-12	Blue	200 yards (Eight lengths)	Five miles (Five laps)	1.5 miles
13-14	Blue	200 yards (Eight lengths)	Five miles (Five laps)	1.5 miles

REGISTRATION AND FEES

July 16-Aug. 23 (Online registration closes on Aug. 23 at 11:59 p.m.)
Fee: $45 per participant

To ensure you receive a race t-shirt, please register by Sunday, Aug. 12

REGISTER

RACE WALK THROUGH

In order to help you prepare for the race, there will be two options for a walkthrough of the course. This is the best opportunity to have any questions answered, to make sure athletes are familiar with the routes, and learn what to expect on race day. These will be free, and open to anyone registered, or interested in registering. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with athletes.

Sunday, August 5, 2-3 p.m.
Sunday, August 19, 2-3 p.m.

*Plan to meet on the front lawn of the C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA, and then walk around the Y grounds to see all aspects of the event. Registration not required.

Thank you to White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics and Wildcat Moving for sponsoring the 2018 Kids Triathlon

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