New England Kids Triathlon

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Ages:	Kids, Teens
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	$
Category:	Health & Wellness

Triathlon is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and kids triathlons are a vital part of this trend. There is no better way for any child to experience the benefits of a healthy lifestyle focused on daily exercise and good nutrition.

The New England Kids triathlon will be held on July 20, 2013 on the campus of MIT. View Aerial Map of the Complex

Every triathlon consists of 4 components – swimming, biking, running and transitions. At the New England Kids Triathlon, kids will only race against other kids in their same age group.

Weekend Schedule and Logistics

We will utilize a time trial start in the Zesiger Pool meaning each racer will enter the pool one at a time. As they complete their swim, they will enter the transition area to begin the bike portion of the race. After completing their ride, they will reenter transition, drop-off their bike and exit onto the run course.

The run is the final portion of the race. Computerized timing chips are used to track each participant throughout each part of the race. Below are the actual race distances for each of the age groups.

Actual race distances
For Juniors ages 6-10: Swim is 100 meters, Bike is 3 miles, and the Run is 1/2 mile
For Seniors ages 11-15: Swim is 200 meters, Bike is 6 miles, and the run is 1 mile

Registration will be limited to 500 racers, and we do expect a sellout. The number of participants in each age group may vary, but total participation of 500 will make the New England Kids Triathlon one of the ten largest kids triathlons in the U.S.A.

The Minimum RACE AGE (the child's age as of 12/31/2013) is 6 years old. On the other end of the spectrum, anyone turning 16 before December 31, 2013 will not be allowed to race. Age guidelines are established by the USAT.

WEBSITE

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www.newenglandkidstriathlon.org

LOCATION

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77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02142 map