Thank you for signing your child up for the DAC Kids Triathlon on September 12th! We are so excited for a fun and memorable day for all participants!

To help the event run smoothly, we will have three separate start times by age group. Please see the full schedule below:

 Race Day Schedule

10–12 Year Olds
• 8:00 AM – Check-In
• 8:45 AM – Pre-Race Meeting (by the finish line)
• 9:00 AM – Race Begins
(Swim start in the rec pool)

7–9 Year Olds
• 9:00 AM – Check-In
• 9:45 AM – Pre-Race Meeting (by the finish line)
• 10:00 AM – Race Begins
(Swim start in the rec pool)

5–6 Year Olds
• 10:00 AM – Check-In
• 10:45 AM – Pre-Race Meeting (by the finish line)
• 11:00 AM – Race Begins
(Swim start in the rec pool)

Please review the attached course map and feel free to practice the route ahead of race day. Check the DAC schedule for when the rec pool is open. 

Here are the distances:

5-6 year olds: 25 yard swim, 1 loop bike, turn around for run (. 25 run) 

7-9 year olds: 50 yard swim,2 loops bike, 1 loop run 

10-12 year olds: 75 yard swim, 3 loops bike , 2 loops run 

 Important Information

• Transition areas will be divided by age group
• Each child will receive a race bib — please attach it to their shirt for the bike/run
• Parents may assist younger participants, but we ask that transition areas remain as clear as possible. NO ADULTS CAN HELP older age groups! 
• All participants will receive a medal at the finish line (no official timing)
• Helmets are required for all bike riders
• Training wheels are allowed
• Swag bags/shirts will be distributed at check-in
• Volunteers will mark race numbers on participants’ arms
• Swim start will be staggered (each child starts ~10 seconds apart)
• No riding bikes in transition — please walk bikes in/out
• Locker rooms and restrooms are available inside the DAC
• No water stations on the course — refreshments will be available at the finish
• Event will take place rain or shine (severe weather updates will be sent via email)
• Parking is available in the Otters lot next to the DAC

 Volunteers Needed!
If you’d like to help, please arrive at 7:00 AM on race day — we’d love to have you!

Thank you for being part of the 2nd Annual DAC Kids Triathlon — we can’t wait to see all the kids swim, bike, and run their hearts out!