16th Kids4Kids Triathlon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $60
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Kids4Kids Triathlon | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 50 yd · Bike 1 mi · Swim 100 yd · Bike 2 mi · Run 1 mi · Swim 200 yd · Bike 3 mi · Run 2 miPool swim | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $60 | 300 |
| Triathlon additional family member | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 50 yd · Bike 1 mi · Swim 100 yd · Bike 2 mi · Run 1 mi · Swim 200 yd · Bike 3 mi · Run 2 miPool swim | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $60 | 300 |
| Triathlon- Special Needs | Super Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $60 | 300 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $60 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the 16th Kids4Kids Triathlon starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3100-3346 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 3100-3346 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 20, 2025), 2024 (Sep 28, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Sep 24, 2022), 2020 (Sep 26, 2020)
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Quick answers
- When is 16th Kids4Kids Triathlon?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Super Sprint Triathlon.
- Where does it start?
- 3100-3346 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605.
From the organizers
REGISTER FOR THE KIDS4KIDS TRIATHLON NOW!!
Come join us on October 3, 2026 for the 16th Kids4KidsTriathlon at Albert "Ray" Massey Park (currently Westside Park) to help raise money for local children's charities.
Children, ages 4-18 will swim in the Westside pool and bike and run around the park.
All proceeds from this event will benefit children's adaptive sports charities
Age Groups & Distances
4-6 y.o: Swim 25 yards, Bike 1/2 mile, Run 1/3 mile
7-9 y.o: Swim 50 yards, Bike 1 mile, Run 2/3 mile
10-12 y.o: Swim 100 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 1 mile
13-15 y.o: Swim 200 yards, Bike 4 miles, Run 2 miles
16-18 y.o: Swim 200 yards, Bike 4 miles, Run 2 miles