Columbia KIDS Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, July 18, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $70 · goes up to $75 on Feb 20, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-12 Yr Old | Kids TriathlonSwim 100 yd · Bike 4 mi · Run 1 miPool swim | Jul 18, 20278:00 AM | $70$75 after Feb 20, 2027 | – |
| 13-15 Yr Old | Kids TriathlonSwim 150 yd · Bike 6 mi · Run 1 miPool swim | Jul 18, 20278:00 AM | $70$75 after Feb 20, 2027 | – |
| 7-8 Yr Old | Kids TriathlonSwim 50 yd · Bike 2 mi · Run 0.5 miPool swim | Jul 18, 20278:00 AM | $70$75 after Feb 20, 2027 | – |
| 9-10 Yr Old | Kids TriathlonSwim 100 yd · Bike 2 mi · Run 0.5 miPool swim | Jul 18, 20278:00 AM | $70$75 after Feb 20, 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
- $70 until Feb 19, then $75 until Apr 23, then $80 until Jun 25, then $80 until Jul 15.
Online registration closes Jul 15, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:55 AM, and the 11-12 Yr Old starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)9-10 Yr Old
11-12 Yr Old
13-15 Yr Old
Aggregated from official results for Columbia KIDS Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Columbia KIDS Triathlon?
At the 2026 9-10 Yr Old, the fastest tenth finished in 19:37 or better, the top quarter in 21:22, and half the field in 24:30; the last tenth came in after 29:45.
At the 2026 11-12 Yr Old, the fastest tenth finished in 29:27 or better, the top quarter in 32:00, and half the field in 37:37; the last tenth came in after 48:00.
At the 2026 13-15 Yr Old, the fastest tenth finished in 35:46 or better, the top quarter in 39:01, and half the field in 43:27; the last tenth came in after 55:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 19:04 | 18:08 |
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 10 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Columbia KIDS Triathlon Kids Triathlon year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 132 to 141 finishers, and the median time rose from 22:55 to 24:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 141 (-18%) | 24:30 | under 19:37 | 15:53 |
| 2025 | 172 (+17%) | 22:50 | under 18:14 | 15:51 |
| 2024 | 147 (+11%) | 24:17 | under 19:26 | 15:54 |
| 2023 | 132 | 22:55 | under 18:20 | 16:24 |
From each year's official results for the Kids Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Race details
- Where
- 6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD 21044Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 18, 2027), 2026 (Jul 19, 2026), 2025 (Jul 20, 2025), 2024 (Jul 21, 2024), 2023 (Jul 16, 2023), 2022 (Jul 17, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Columbia KIDS Triathlon?
- Sunday, July 18, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $70 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Feb 20, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 15, 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.
- What distances are offered?
- Kids Triathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 141 athletes finished the 9-10 Yr Old; the median finish was 24:30 and the winner finished in 15:53.
- Where does it start?
- 6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD 21044.
From the organizers
The Columbia Association KIDS Triathlon is a race for all level athletes. Staged at Clemens Crossing Pool in Columbia, MD, participants will complete a pool swim, road bike and paved trail run. The bike course is moderate in elevation change and the run course is relatively flat. Registration includes t-shirt and finisher medal. This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Additional race information can be found at www.rivalraceseries.com/columbiakidstriathlon.
7-8 YRS OLD
Swim - 50 yards, Bike - 2 miles, Run - .5 mile
9-10 YRS OLD
Swim - 100 yards, Bike - 2 miles, Run - .5 mile
11-12 YRS OLD
Swim - 100 yards, Bike - 4 miles, Run - 1 mile
13 -15 YRS OLD