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Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX 77554
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Aggregated from official results for Captain Kids Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Mini Mates Kids Tri (Ages 6-10), the fastest tenth finished in 18:11 or better, the top quarter in 20:03, and half the field in 22:41; the last tenth came in after 28:02.
At the 2026 Mates Kids Tri (Ages 11-14), the fastest tenth finished in 28:08 or better, the top quarter in 30:39, and half the field in 34:32; the last tenth came in after 42:29.
At the 2026 Captain's Wave - Mini Mates (Ages 6-10), the fastest tenth finished in 29:26 or better, the top quarter in 31:57, and half the field in 35:47; the last tenth came in after 46:55.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 17:00 | 16:22 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Down 9 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 266 to 253 finishers, and the median time rose from 20:45 to 22:41.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 253 (-5%) | 22:41 | under 18:11 | 15:43 |
| 2025 | 266 | 20:45 | under 17:32 | 14:42 |
From each year's official results for the Kids Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
What the organizers of Captain Kids Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
The Captain Kid's Tri packet pick-up will be held in three locations around the Galveston/Houston area. Deckhands will be available to help you get set for race day - and it's a great time to ask all those questions too! And here's a big…
Parking and travel
Give your Mate and Mini Mate some extra rest on race morning. Reserve your room at the Moody Gardens Hotel - it's just steps away from the race! Click here to make a reservation.
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Get ready for a great race!
Your Mates and Mini Mates will swim in a lazy river, bike through the Moody Gardens resort, and run through the tropical gardens—all leading up to a waterpark celebration for the family! Every athlete gets a waterpark admission + free entries for three family members or friends! Come for race day or make it a fun family getaway. Parents, siblings, friends & teammates can join the fun—volunteer as a Deckhand and experience the race up close!
Captain Kids Waves for 2026:
✔️ Age Group Waves: Mini Mates, Mates & Long Course Mates (based on USAT age)
✔️Captain's Waves: For experienced youth triathletes ready to race