JCPRD Kids Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 8, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Olathe, Kansas
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Jun 1, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Triathlon 2-Person RELAY | Kids TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 4.8 mi · Run 2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $90$100 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Long Triathlon 3-Person RELAY | Kids TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 4.8 mi · Run 2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $90$100 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Long Triathlon - Beach Swim (ages 11-15) | Kids TriathlonBike 4.8 mi · Run 2 miOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $50$55 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Long Triathlon - Open Water Swim (ages 11-15) | Kids TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 4.8 mi · Run 2 miOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $50$55 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon 2-Person RELAY | Kids TriathlonSwim 100 m · Bike 3.2 mi · Run 1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $90$100 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon 3-Person RELAY | Kids TriathlonSwim 100 m · Bike 3.2 mi · Run 1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $90$100 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon (ages 9-10) | Kids TriathlonSwim 100 m · Bike 3.2 mi · Run 1 miOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $50$55 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Super Sprint Triathlon 2-Person RELAY | Kids TriathlonSwim 50 m · Bike 1.6 mi · Run 1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $90$100 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Super Sprint Triathlon 3-Person RELAY | Kids TriathlonSwim 50 m · Bike 1.6 mi · Run 1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $90$100 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Super Sprint Triathlon (ages 6-8) | Kids TriathlonSwim 50 m · Bike 1.6 mi · Run 1 miOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $50$55 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Tots Tri (ages 5 and below) | Kids TriathlonSwim 25 m · Run 0.2 miOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Virtual Youth TriathlonVirtual | Kids | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids Triathlon fee goes up to $35 on Jun 1, 2027.
Water temperature and wetsuits at JCPRD Kids Triathlon
Around August 8, the 143-acre lake nearest the race typically runs about 84°F at the surface (80 to 88°F across 2011 to 2020). The water usually runs 84°F or warmer at this date, when wetsuits are not allowed.
A model estimate from the USGS lake temperature model (daily surface temperatures for US lakes), not a measurement; matched to the largest lake near the race's listed location, about 2.4 km away. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Long Triathlon 2-Person RELAY and Sprint Triathlon 2-Person RELAY and Sprint Triathlon 3-Person RELAY and Super Sprint Triathlon 2-Person RELAY and Super Sprint Triathlon 3-Person RELAY: $90 until Jun 1, then $100 until Aug 1, then $110 until Aug 8.
- Long Triathlon 3-Person RELAY: $90 until Jun 1, then $100 until Aug 1, then $110 until Aug 7.
- Long Triathlon - Beach Swim (ages 11-15) and Long Triathlon - Open Water Swim (ages 11-15) and Sprint Triathlon (ages 9-10) and Super Sprint Triathlon (ages 6-8): $50 until Jun 1, then $55 until Aug 1, then $60 until Aug 8.
- Tots Tri (ages 5 and below): $30 until Jun 1, then $35 until Aug 1, then $40 until Aug 8.
Online registration closes Aug 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:26 AM, and the Long Triathlon 2-Person RELAY starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 960 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Kill Creek Park, Olathe, KS 66061
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 August 8 the day usually runs from 70°F at dawn to 89°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 64°F and hot years reach 96°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
- Kill Creek Park, Olathe, KS 66061Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 960 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 8, 2027), 2026 (Aug 9, 2026), 2025 (Aug 10, 2025), 2024 (Aug 17, 2024), 2023 (Aug 19, 2023), 2022 (Aug 20, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is JCPRD Kids Triathlon?
- Sunday, August 8, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Jun 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 8, 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.
- Where does it start?
- Kill Creek Park, Olathe, KS 66061.
From the organizers
They're always on the move anyway, why not make it official? Join one of the fastest growing and confidence boosting kid's sports in the country by challenging them to become triathletes! This youth triathlon is specifically designed to let the kids be the stars of the show. Athletes aged 15 years and younger will compete in individual age groups in this race that is truly an event for all abilities.
Please note that this a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Athletes will need to register in the race that corresponds with their age as of 12/31 of the current year.
Course options and distances can be found here: https://jcprd.com/190/Course-Options
COURSE MAPS can be found here: https://jcprd.com/1001/Course-Maps