VERO BEACH – The 2nd Annual Rotary Kids Triathlon will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 – a fun and safe, short course, Swim-Bike-Run event. The race allows elementary and middle school children between the ages of 6 – 13 to participate in a multisport youth event geared for both first-time triathletes and seasoned competitive triathletes.
The inaugural event last year sold-out to 200 children. This year the event accommodates 300 participants – and it is expected to sell out again.
This one-of-a-kind event is taking place again this year at the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex in Vero Beach. The same routes will be followed with the Swim taking place at the Gifford Aquatic Center, the Bike along 43rd Avenue (roads will be closed to vehicular traffic), and the Run will be within the Victor Hart Complex around the sports fields.
This event is now the second largest kids triathlon in Florida, and is the only one in Indian River County and along the Treasure Coast.
Additional program highlights:
- Novice or non-swimmers can walk in the heated Gifford pool, or have a friend or relative complete the swim or other segment within a relay team
- $20 early bird entry fee ($35 after November 1), and each child will receive a t-shirt, swim towel, waterproof mini-backpack with goodies, finisher medal and a trophy if they place 1st, 2nd or 3rd for their age, and more
- Every registered child can participate in 25 free pre-race clinics for safety, education and training preparation purposes
- Integrity Multisport has been engaged to professionally manage the event
- The County has designated December 7 as Family Community Day where everyone can swim for free at the Gifford pool
No Child Will be Turned Away for any reason – be it cost, disability, skill level or lack of equipment. All Proceeds Benefit Youth in our community.
All participants are invited to be on a float at the Christmas Parade that takes place the same evening.
For more information or to register or volunteer, visit KidsTriathlonVeroBeach.com.
DISTANCES (in this order):
1) Swim/Wade
>75 yards (3 lengths) for Juniors [6-9 yrs]
>150 yards (6 lengths) for Seniors [10-13 years]
2) Bike/Ride
> 1 mile for Juniors, 2 miles for Seniors
> Bike & Helmet Required
3) Run/Walk
> 0.5 mile for Juniors, 1.0 mile for Seniors
