RACE VENUE 
Clemens Crossing Pool, 6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

 

PARKING

Parking on race day will be alongside of Martin Road opposite the field at Clemens Crossing Pool and at Clemens Cross Elementary School. Parking is limited so please carpool if possible. Use the following GPS address on race morning- 6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD 21044. Additional/overflow parking will be at the Atholton Adventist Academy parking lot across the street from the transition area. 

 

There is no parking allowed in the Clemens Crossing Pool parking lot and on either side of Quarterstaff Road. The Clemens Crossing Elementary School parking lot will close once the race starts and will not reopen until the last cyclist has finished the bike. If you need to leave prior to this time, please do not park in the Clemens Crossing Elementary School parking lot.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, July 18

4:00 PM - Athlete Check In Opens

5:00 PM - Athlete Meeting (optional)

6:00 PM - Athlete Check In Closes

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Sunday, July 19

6:30 AM - Athlete Check In and Transition Area Opens

7:45 AM - All participants to the pool deck

8:00 AM - Boys/Girls 13-15 yrs swim waves START

8:20 AM - Boys/Girls 11-12 yrs swim waves* START

8:45 AM - Boys/Girls 9-10 yrs swim waves* START

9:10 AM - Boys/Girls 7-8 yrs swim waves* START

 

*estimated start time. Subject to change based on the speed of the swimmers in each age group.

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WHAT IS MY RACE AGE? 

All participants shall compete based on their age on December 31, 2026. USA Triathlon dictates that an athlete's age for all sanctioned races is determined by their age on December 31 of the competition year. Athletes "age up" at the beginning of the year, not on their actual birthday. For example, if you turn 11 anytime in 2026, you will race in the 11-12 year old category for the entire year.  

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Adult age group ranges (2 year increments):

7-8 yr, 9-10 yr, 11-12 yr, 13-15 yr

 

PRE-RACE TALK

Please consider attending the Pre-Race Talk, which will provide important information about the race, and include a question-and-answer segment. If you are a first timer– attending this is recommended!

• Saturday, July 18 at 5:00 p.m. at Clemens Crossing Pool in the transition area on the grassy field. 

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TRANSITION AREA

One adult may accompany each triathlete in the transition area prior to the race start. This parent must wear the second wristband given to the athlete in their race packet. Non-racing siblings, pets, strollers and friends are NOT permitted into the transition area at any time. During the race, only participants are permitted in the transition area (no parents or siblings). Transition area volunteers will be available to assist triathletes during the race. 

 

Transition area volunteers will be available to assist triathletes with finding and setting up their transition space if necessary. Each triathlete will have an assigned transition rack space (by bib number) on race day. Bikes should be positioned with the front of the bike facing in the same direction as the sticker on the transition rack. Equipment must be placed on the ground to the left of the bike when facing the transition rack.

 

Please place the race number sticker you received at packet pick-up on the top tube of your triathlete’s bike so that we may identify it in transition. The top tube is the horizontal tube connecting the front fork and the seat tube. Do not place this sticker on your triathlete’s helmet. Triathletes may not remove their bikes or gear from the transition area until the last triathlete has started the run. This is in the interest of safety and good sportsmanship. It is also a USA Triathlon rule.

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FINISH LINE

Participants will receive a finisher medal and bottled water at the finish line.  Race staff will collect their timing chip there as well. Be sure to pose for a photo with our logo backdrop. 

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RESULTS

LIVE results will be published throughout the race. Use your mobile phone to go to RESULTS and click on Columbia Association Kids Triathlon link. On the results web page, enter your bib number or name to view your individual results.

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AWARDS

If your triathlete earns an award and you are unable to stay for the awards ceremony, you may have someone accept it on your behalf. Awards will NOT be mailed to participants. Awards will be given to the following categories:​

• Age Group - Top 3 (Male & Female): 7-8yr, 9-10yr, 11-12yr, 13-14yr, 15-17yr

• There is no overall youth awards.

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SPECTATOR INFO 

Having friends and family cheer you on and provide moral support on race day is highly encouraged! Below is information for spectators.

• Athletes may only receive assistance during the race from official race staff only. This excludes friends, family members, and other spectators. Triathlons are individual tests of fitness. Spectators who help with your bike, fix a flat tire, or hand you food and water is a violation of the rules of multisport racing. Athletes who receive outside assistance are subject to race penalties.

• Spectators must stay clear of the official race course. At no time may a spectator block or prevent athletes moving forward on the race course.

• Spectators may not bike alongside athletes on the bike course.

• Transition Area - One adult may accompany each triathlete in the transition area prior to the race start. This parent must wear the second wristband given to the athlete in their race packet. During the race, no parents (non-participants) are permitted in the transition area. Transition area volunteers will be available to assist triathletes during the race.

• Spectators are not allowed in the finish line shoot; however, spectators will be permitted in the post-race area.

• Race staff reserves the right to remove spectators who are disruptive to fellow spectators and athletes from the race venue.