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Columbia Association KIDS Triathlon

July 19, 2026
Columbia, MD 21044 US

Swim, Bike & Run Course Info

This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All RULES apply.
 
7-8 yr : Swim 50 yards | Bike 2 miles | Run 0.5 mile
9-10 yr : Swim 100 yards | Bike 2 miles | Run 0.5 mile
11-12 yr : Swim 100 yards | Bike 4 miles | Run 1 mile
13-15 yr : Swim 150 yards | Bike 6 miles | Run 1 mile
 
RACE START
This race will use a time trail start (participants will start one person at a time, every 5 seconds). We will start with the oldest age groups and move through to the youngest. This race will use a time trail start (participants will start one person at a time, every 5 seconds).

 
SWIM COURSE
The swim will take place in the 25 yard, eight lane, outdoor pool. Triathletes will be staged along the pool deck by age group. All starts will be in-water from the shallow end of the pool. Triathletes will complete a "snake swim" in the pool. Flip turns are not allowed. Triathletes will exit the pool and must walk while on the pool deck until they pass through the pool gate to the transition area. ​To view an illustration of how a snake swim works for each age group, click HERE.
Required Distances
13-15 yrs old: 150 yards (6 lengths of pool)
11-12 yrs old: 100 yards (4 lengths of pool)
9-10 yrs old: 100 yards (4 lengths of pool)
7-8 yrs old: 50 yards (2 lengths of pool)
BIKE COURSE
The bike course is NOT closed to vehicle traffic. Police will be controlling traffic and course marshals will be directing participants. It is the responsibility of the participant to know and follow the official course, complete the required number of loops, and obey all traffic laws and instructions from police and course marshals. Parents are prohibited from running or riding a bike alongside their triathlete. Participants are responsible for keeping track of the number of loops ridden. To view the bike course map, click HERE.
 
Required Distances
13–15 yr old: Three loops (6 miles)
11–12 yr old: two loops (4 miles)
9–10yr old: one loop (2 miles)
7–8 yr old: one loop (2 miles)
RUN COURSE
The run course is along sidewalks and paved paths. All turns will be clearly marked and staffed with course marshals. It is the responsibility of the triathlete to know and follow the official course, complete the required distance, and obey all traffic laws and instructions from police and course marshals. Parents are prohibited from running or riding a bike alongside their triathlete at any time.
13–15 and 11–12 age groups will be given an orange wristband and a race bib with an orange dot sticker at packet pick up. 9–10 and 7–8 age groups will be given a blue wristband and a race bib with a blue dot sticker at packet pick up. To view the run course map, click HERE.
Required Distances
13–15 yr old: 1 mile
11–12 yr old: 1 mile
9–10yr old: 1/2 mile
7–8 yr old: 1/2 mile
WATER STATIONS
A water station will be set up mile 0.25.
The 13–15 and 11–12 age groups will pass this water station twice.
9–10 and 7–8 age groups will be turning around just past this water station.

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