On Saturday, September 6th, 2014, Northern Michigan kids will get their chance to participate in a sport event typically reserved for more mature athletes. The Traverse City Youth Triathlon is a kid-sized version of the popular three-sport event in which competitors swim, bike and run to the finish line. The event will be held at the Grand Traverse Civic Center in Traverse City.
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The event is divided into to age categories that determine the distances covered in each portion of the race. The triathlon is designed to promote participants’ overall fitness and self-confidence within a safe, controlled environment. The two age divisions break down as follows:
Ages 12 and under will:
- Swim 100 yards in the Civic Center’s lap pool
- Bike 3 miles on the Civic Center’s pathways
- Run .5 miles across the grounds of the Civic Center
Teens (13-18) will:
- Swim 200 yards in the Civic Center’s lap pool
- Bike 6 miles on the Civic Center’s pathways
- Run 1 mile across the grounds of the Civic Center
For more information of the Traverse City Youth Triathlon and to register your child for the event, please visit UpNMedia.com.