IronKids Triathlon Series

Youth Coaches

Are you looking for a way to keep your athletes motivated and driven all season long? Check out the IronKids National Triathlon Series, which targets youth ranging from 6 to 15 years of age. The IronKids series provides children with a great cross-training experience as participants swim, bike and run their way to the finish line. Distances for the IronKids Triathlon vary, depending on the age:

Junior (ages 6 to 8): 50-yard swim, 2-mile bike and 500-yard run Intermediate (ages 9 to 11): 150-yard swim, 4-mile bike and 1-mile run Senior (ages 12 to 15): 300-yard swim, 8-mile bike and 2-mile run.

While many of this year’s events have already taken place, there are still several opportunities to participate in an event and possibly qualify for the IronKids National Championship on Oct. 4, 2009. The 2009 season will wrap up with events in Avon, Colo., on Sept. 6, Alpharetta, Ga., on Sept. 13, and Tucson, Ariz., on Oct. 3. The 2010 series will see the addition of several new locations.

World Triathlon Corporation acquired IronKids from the Sara Lee Corporation that owned the event series since 1985. IronKids’ events have seen more than 40,000 participants in its history, including Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and U.S. Olympians Hunter Kemper and Laura Bennett. The IronKids' mission is to inspire and motivate youth through the sport to lead an active, positive and healthy lifestyle.

To register for an IronKids event or learn more about the 2009 Series, visit www.ironkids.com. For volunteer or sponsorship inquiries, contact Michelle Payette at Michelle@IronKids.com.