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Reston Youth Triathlon 2027

Date
Sunday, July 18, 2027
Start time
7:30 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $40 · goes up to $50 on Jan 25, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Splash & Dash - Ages 12 to 14DuathlonJul 18, 20277:30 AM$40$50 after Jan 25, 2027–
Splash & Dash - Ages 15 to 17DuathlonJul 18, 20277:30 AM$40$50 after Jan 25, 2027–
Splash & Dash - Ages 6 to 8DuathlonJul 18, 20277:30 AM$40$50 after Jan 25, 2027–
Splash & Dash - Ages 9 to 11DuathlonJul 18, 20277:30 AM$40$50 after Jan 25, 2027–
Triathlon - Ages 12 to 14Kids TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 4 mi · Run 1.4 miPool swimJul 18, 20277:30 AM$40$50 after Jan 25, 2027–
Triathlon - Ages 15 to 17Kids TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 4 mi · Run 1.4 miPool swimJul 18, 20277:30 AM$40$50 after Jan 25, 2027–
Triathlon - Ages 6 to 8Kids TriathlonSwim 50 m · Bike 1 mi · Run 0.6 miPool swimJul 18, 20277:30 AM$40$50 after Jan 25, 2027–
Triathlon - Ages 9 to 11Kids TriathlonSwim 100 m · Bike 2 mi · Run 1 miPool swimJul 18, 20277:30 AM$40$50 after Jan 25, 2027–

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

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The Duathlon fee goes up to $50 on Jan 25, 2027.

The swim at Reston Youth Triathlon

This is a pool swim at Lake Newport Pool.

From the organizer's own race information (source). Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $40 until Jan 24, then $50 until Mar 21, then $60 until Jul 4, then $65 until Jul 11.

Online registration closes Jul 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:57 AM, and the Splash & Dash - Ages 12 to 14 starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 400 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

11400 Ridge Heights Road, Reston, VA 20191

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

Where Reston Youth Triathlon ranks

National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.

Triathlon - Ages 9 to 11

117
finishers
28:50
median
19:53
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
median 28:5020:2045:40
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Triathlon - Ages 6 to 8

59
finishers
18:47
median
13:05
winning time
37% / 63%
women / men

Triathlon - Ages 12 to 14

54
finishers
38:43
median
26:07
winning time
46% / 54%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Arsenal Events) for Reston Youth Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Reston Youth Triathlon?

At the 2026 Triathlon - Ages 9 to 11, the fastest tenth finished in 23:49 or better, the top quarter in 25:45, and half the field in 28:50; the last tenth came in after 37:35.

At the 2026 Triathlon - Ages 6 to 8, the fastest tenth finished in 16:05 or better, the top quarter in 17:08, and half the field in 18:47; the last tenth came in after 24:34.

At the 2026 Triathlon - Ages 12 to 14, the fastest tenth finished in 32:35 or better, the top quarter in 34:21, and half the field in 38:43; the last tenth came in after 51:01.

Third place by age group, 2026 Triathlon - Ages 9 to 11
AgeWomenMen
Under 2023:4721:07

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.

Swim, bike and run splits at Reston Youth Triathlon

At the 2026 Triathlon - Ages 9 to 11, the run decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 2:59 to the top quarter there, 70% of the gap across the three legs.

2026 Triathlon - Ages 9 to 11, 117 finishers
LegTop 10%Top 25%MedianSlowest 25%
Swim2:002:132:342:53+
T11:281:582:263:05+
Bike8:479:1310:1011:31+
T20:360:450:531:09+
Run9:2110:3812:3514:57+

Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.

At the 2026 Triathlon - Ages 6 to 8, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 1:26 to the top quarter there, 57% of the gap across the three legs.

2026 Triathlon - Ages 6 to 8, 59 finishers
LegTop 10%Top 25%MedianSlowest 25%
Swim1:141:221:432:03+
T11:492:122:353:06+
Bike5:466:037:007:49+
T20:400:470:551:05+
Run5:395:586:327:25+

Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.

Finishers by year

Up 22 percent since 2025.

All events combined, from official results.

Reston Youth Triathlon Kids Triathlon year by year

From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 87 to 117 finishers, and the median time dropped from 30:50 to 28:50.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026117 (+34%)28:50under 23:4919:53
20258730:50under 25:3122:47

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

Typical race-day weather

Around July 18 the day usually runs from 70°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 39% of days. Cold snaps dip to 66°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Reston Youth Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.

Awards

Age Information

An athlete's age for any USAT sanctioned race will be his/her age as of December 31 of the current race year. The age he/she is on 12/31/2027 will determine his/her racing age group. If an athlete is due to "age-up" into the next group, it…

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Race details

Where
11400 Ridge Heights Road, Reston, VA 20191Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 400 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Kids Triathlon, Duathlon
Editions
2027 (Jul 18, 2027), 2026 (Jul 19, 2026), 2025 (Jul 20, 2025), 2024 (Jul 14, 2024), 2023 (Jul 16, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Reston Youth Triathlon?
Sunday, July 18, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Jan 25, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jul 11, 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, Duathlon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 117 athletes finished the Triathlon - Ages 9 to 11; the median finish was 28:50 and the winner finished in 19:53.
Where does it start?
11400 Ridge Heights Road, Reston, VA 20191.

From the organizers

Calling all kids ages 6 to 17! Join CORE Foundation for a swim, bike, and run in Reston, Virginia. Para and adaptive athletes are welcome! Distances vary by age.

This event focuses on participation rather than competition, making every athlete feel like a winner. Parents and families are encouraged to come out and cheer on all the athletes!