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Youth Triathlon
Triathlon
Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center
5303 Piney Church Rd., Waldorf, MD
Join us for this special event planned
especially for kids age 17 and younger!
Each athlete will swim, bike, and run specified distances based on their age group
while wearing a chip on their ankle to track their time throughout the course of
the event. Awards will be presented to the first, second, and third place male and
female finishers in each category. All participants receive a finisher medal.
Triathlon participants registered by July 3 are guaranteed to receive a T-shirt. Age
as of Dec 31, 2024. Coast Guard approved life jackets including puddle jumpers
are permitted. Pre-registration is required.
Sa • Aug 3 • Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center
Check-In/Registration: 7:00a (Age 11-17); 8:45a (Age 10 & Younger) • Event Start: 8:00a
Registration Fee: Age 7-15: $25 (Resident); $30 (Non-Resident)
Age 6 and Younger: $10
Get a jump start at the
Age
Start Time
Swim Distance
Bike Distance
Run Distance
15-17
8:00 a.m.
200 Yds
4 Miles
1 Mile
13-14
8:00 a.m.
200 Yds
4 Miles
1 Mile
11-12
8:15 a.m.
100 Yds
2 Miles
.75 Mile
9-10
9:30 a.m.
50 Yds
1 Mile
.5 Mile
7-8
9:45 a.m.
50 Yds
1 Mile
.25 Mile
6 & Younger
10:00 a.m.
25 Yds
.5 Mile
.25 Mile
Register Online:
www.CharlesCountyParks.com/
Recreation/Youth-Triathlon
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Youth Triathlon Clinic
Learn swimming techniques, endurance building drills,
transition area tips, race day prep, biking and running
pointers, how to set up an efficient transition area,
what to pack for race day, and other helpful tips for
participating in a triathlon. Participants should be comfortable in the water and able to swim one length of
the pool. Participants must bring their bicycle, bicycle
helmet, socks, swim suit, goggles, swim cap, two towels, tennis shoes, and a water bottle.
Resident Fee: $15; Non-Resident: $20
Age 6-14 DM Wade Pool 308023-SC
DM Wade Pool 308023-SC1
Sa
Sa
Jul 6
Jul 27
9:30-11:30a
9:30-11:30a
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