Division Overview
We continue pushing the boundaries of triathlon by including more and more accessibility options to allow kids of all ages and skill levels to participate in the event.
Current Division Options
The table below shows a summary of the current divisions offered. For additional details, click the division name. If viewing on mobile you may need to slide to the right to see the full table.
| Division | Course | Ages | Eligibility | Assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Course | Swim = 125-meters Bike = 2-miles Run = 1-mile | 6 to 11 years old | Open | No* |
| Long Course | Swim = 225-meters Bike = 4-miles Run = 1.6-miles | 10 to 17 years old | Open | No* |
| Invitational | Swim = 225-meters Bike = 4-miles Run = 1.6-miles | 9 to 17 years old | Invite only | No |
| Splash & Dash | Swim = 125-meters Run = 1-mile | 6 to 17 years old | Open | No* |
| Paratriathlon | Swim = 125-meters Bike = 2-miles Run = 1-mile | 6 to 17 years old | USAT-defined eligibility | Transition Only |
| Adaptive Splash & Dash | Swim = 125-meters Run = 1-mile | 6 to 17 years old | USAT-defined eligibility | Transition Only |
| Assisted Triathlon | Swim = 125-meters Bike = 2-miles Run = 1-mile | 6 to 17 years old | Event-defined eligibility | Yes, transition and on-course |
| Assisted Splash & Dash | Swim = 125-meters Run = 1-mile | 6 to 17 years old | Event-defined eligibility | Yes, transition and on-course |
*Limited assistance from race crew and volunteers will be provided in transition. Help may include but is not limited to finding a participant's transition spot, assisting in removing the bike from the transition rack, ensuring all equipment is secured, etc. Note that this is NOT one-on-one assistance so participants must be prepared to wait if help is needed.
A History of Openness and Inclusion
- 2013 - Inaugural youth triathlon in partnership with the Houston Texans and Texas Children's
- 2014 - Inaugural Houston Texans Kids Triathlon presented by Texas Children's
- 2016 - Inaugural youth triathlon at Typhoon Texas Waterpark included a Short Course and Long Course Triathlon.
- 2017 - We welcomed our first known finisher with autism spectrum disorder at the finish line.
- 2020 - We launched the Financial Assistance Program covering registration fees, training costs, and assisting with needed equipment purchases to ensure financials were not a barrier for kids to participate. In addition, we added a Virtual option for kids to participate in the event while not attending the event live so travel and specific times were not a barrier to participate.
- 2021 - We added a Splash & Dash division to allow kids without a bike or who weren't comfortable on a bike in a competition setting to participate in the event.
- 2022 - We welcomed our first paratriathlon finisher at the finish line.
- 2023 - We welcomed our first known participant with down syndrome at the finish line, added an official Paratriathlon division, and added a non-binary option to all registration divisions. In addition, we launched the Invitational division for the young elite athletes to be able to compete head-to-head.
- 2024 - We are adding more division options including an Adaptive Splash & Dash, an Assisted Triathlon, and an Assisted Splash & Dash. These new options open the door for kids who wouldn't be able to complete the course on their own.
