KIDS MINI TRI (5-9 year olds)

The 5 to 9 year olds “Kids Mini Tri” is a huge amount of fun. The focus is on participation and having a good time while learning about triathlon.

The kids tri is the final act of the festival which is a highlight for parents, spectators and those that participated earlier in the morning.

Course details

• Swim / Wade

  • The wade will be ~50m on the edge of the lake. We encourage kids to try to swim.

  • The race will be started in groups based on age.

  • The water will be ~ waist depth.

• Bike ~2km

  • The bike will a lap on the shingle access road to Lake Rua and the causeway between the two lakes. Please have some practice with your children riding on shingle.

  • It is OK for parents to run along side younger children as long as they do no impede the progress of others.

• Run

  • The run will be 1 lap of the lake = 1km

  • As with the bike if younger children (eg 5-6 year olds) need a parent to accompany them on the run this is acceptable as long as it is not “coaching” to get them to place highly.