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2027 Sportsplex Tri for Kids and Small Fry Tri 2027

Date
Saturday, July 31, 2027
Start time
7:30 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $20 · goes up to $45 on Jun 4, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 72 finished the Kids Triathlon in 2026, and this year's cap is 60.

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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Sportsplex Small Fry Tri – Ages 2–5 (Non-Competitive)Kids TriathlonJul 31, 20277:30 AM$2060
Sportsplex Tri for Kids – Ages 12-15 (Competitive) – Age as of 12/31/27Kids TriathlonSwim 150 yd · Bike 5 mi · Run 2 miJul 31, 20277:30 AM$40$45 after Jun 4, 2027–
Sportsplex Tri for Kids – Ages 5-8 (Competitive) – Age as of 12/31/27Kids TriathlonSwim 50 yd · Bike 1.5 mi · Run 0.3 miJul 31, 20277:30 AM$40$45 after Jun 4, 2027–
Sportsplex Tri for Kids – Ages 9–11 (Competitive) – Age as of 12/31/27Kids TriathlonSwim 100 yd · Bike 2.5 mi · Run 1 miJul 31, 20277:30 AM$40$45 after Jun 4, 2027–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Sportsplex Small Fry Tri – Ages 2–5 (Non-Competitive): $20 until Jul 27.
  • Sportsplex Tri for Kids – Ages 12-15 (Competitive) – Age as of 12/31/27 and Sportsplex Tri for Kids – Ages 5-8 (Competitive) – Age as of 12/31/27 and Sportsplex Tri for Kids – Ages 9–11 (Competitive) – Age as of 12/31/27: $40 until Jun 4, then $45 until Jul 20, then $50 until Jul 27.

Online registration closes Jul 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:54 AM, and the Sportsplex Small Fry Tri – Ages 2–5 (Non-Competitive) starts at 7:30 AM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1001 Andrews Road, Opelika, AL 36801

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Competitive Kids Triathlon- Ages 9-11 - Ages as of 12/31/2026

72
finishers
30:57
median (7:44 /mi)
21:34
winning time
35% / 65%
women / men
median 30:5721:4444:12
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Competitive Kids Triathlon Ages 5-8 - Ages as of 12/31/2026

51
finishers
16:29
median (8:15 /mi)
11:19
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men

Competitive Kids Triathlon- Ages 12-15 - Ages as of 12/31/2026

43
finishers
52:16
median (7:28 /mi)
34:21
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Bald Eagle Events) for 2027 Sportsplex Tri for Kids and Small Fry Tri. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at 2027 Sportsplex Tri for Kids and Small Fry Tri?

At the 2026 Competitive Kids Triathlon- Ages 9-11 - Ages as of 12/31/2026, the fastest tenth finished in 25:23 or better, the top quarter in 27:14, and half the field in 30:57; the last tenth came in after 38:01.

At the 2026 Competitive Kids Triathlon Ages 5-8 - Ages as of 12/31/2026, the fastest tenth finished in 13:13 or better, the top quarter in 14:25, and half the field in 16:29; the last tenth came in after 20:54.

At the 2026 Competitive Kids Triathlon- Ages 12-15 - Ages as of 12/31/2026, the fastest tenth finished in 42:52 or better, the top quarter in 46:42, and half the field in 52:16; the last tenth came in after 1:03:24.

Third place by age group, 2026 Competitive Kids Triathlon- Ages 9-11 - Ages as of 12/31/2026
AgeWomenMen
Under 2027:4921:50

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 16 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

2027 Sportsplex Tri for Kids and Small Fry Tri Kids Triathlon year by year

From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 62 to 72 finishers, and the median time dropped from 33:33 to 30:57.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202672 (+14%)30:57under 25:2321:34
202563 (+9%)30:35under 25:4322:12
202458 (+7%)36:35under 25:3821:39
202254 (-13%)28:33under 22:3519:49
20216233:33under 25:4422:58

From each year's official results for the Kids Triathlon; virtual options are left out.

Race details

Where
1001 Andrews Road, Opelika, AL 36801Map
Course
Road
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Kids Triathlon
Editions
2027 (Jul 31, 2027), 2026 (Aug 1, 2026), 2025 (Aug 2, 2025), 2024 (Aug 3, 2024), 2023 (Aug 5, 2023), 2022 (Aug 6, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is 2027 Sportsplex Tri for Kids and Small Fry Tri?
Saturday, July 31, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Jun 4, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jul 27, 2027, 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?
Kids Triathlon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 72 athletes finished the Competitive Kids Triathlon- Ages 9-11 - Ages as of 12/31/2026; the median finish was 30:57 and the winner finished in 21:34.
Does it sell out?
It can. 72 athletes finished the Kids Triathlon in 2026, close to this year's cap of 60, so register early.
Where does it start?
1001 Andrews Road, Opelika, AL 36801.

From the organizers

Welcome to the Sportsplex Tri for Kids & Small Fry Tri!

We’re excited to celebrate 15 years of getting kids moving, challenging themselves, and having fun!

The Sportsplex Tri for Kids is a USAT-sanctioned triathlon for ages 5–15, featuring age-appropriate swim, bike, and run distances. Athletes will compete at the age they are as of December 31, 2027. A USAT membership is required, and a one-day membership can be purchased during registration.

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