YMCA Youth Triathlon

YMCA Youth Triathlon

The 9th Annual YMCA of the Suncoast Youth Triathlon, a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, will be held in Lecanto, FL. Children ages 5-15 can participate in a Swim, Bike, Run race in their age group divisions. There is the Junior Division (Born 2015-2020) and the Senior Division (Born 2010-2014). There are 2 distances (Junior & Senior) based on age. The race starts and finishes at the Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA on CR 486. All finishers receive a custom finisher's medal and race t-shirt. Trophies are awarded to the top 3 males and females in each age group, 5 through 15 Years old.

BACK THIS YEAR...Tri4Fun Division!! This division is open to any aged youth, adult or family. If you just want to TRI a triathlon then enter the non-competitive Tri4Fun division where adults and children can go together. Tri4Fun Division participants will do the shorter Junior Course and will receive a finisher's medal. Tri4Fun division does NOT get timed and no awards are given for this category.

Early Bird Pricing Expires August 31st!

Schedule

• Saturday, October 18, 2025: 3:00 - 6:00 pm Mandatory Packet Pickup and Bike Check-in
  3:30 - 5:30 pm Athlete/Parent Course Walking Clinics
• Sunday, October 19, 2025: 7:00AM - Senior Parking Access & Check-in Opens
  7:45 AM - Senior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)
  8:00 AM - Senior Starts (Born 2009-2013)
  9:00 AM - Senior Awards Ceremony Break
  9:00 AM - Junior Parking Access & Check-in Opens
  9:45 AM - Junior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)
  10:00 AM - Junior Division Starts (2014-2019)
  10:30 AM - Tri4Fun Starts immediately after the Junior Division
  11:30 AM - Awards Ceremony (time is approximate)

Distances

• Senior Groups: 200 yard swim, 3 mile bike ride, 1 mile run
• Junior Groups: 100 yard swim, 1.5 mile bike ride, 1/2 mile run

NOTE: Athletes are required to bring a swimsuit, running shoes, bicycle and helmet to participate. All participants will receive an event T-shirt, swim cap, goodie bag and participation medal.