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YMCA Kids Triathlon 2027

Date
Sunday, August 8, 2027
Start time
7:30 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $30 · goes up to $35 on Jul 28, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 112 finished the Kids Triathlon in 2026, and this year's cap is 110.

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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Ages 10-11 Kids TriathlonKids TriathlonSwim 100 m · Bike 3.5 mi · Run 0.7 miPool swimAug 8, 20277:30 AM$50$55 after Jul 28, 2027110
Ages 12-13 Kids TriathlonKids TriathlonSwim 150 m · Bike 3.5 mi · Run 0.7 miPool swimAug 8, 20277:30 AM$50$55 after Jul 28, 202760
Ages 14-15 Kids TriathlonKids TriathlonSwim 150 m · Bike 3.5 mi · Run 0.7 miPool swimAug 8, 20277:30 AM$50$55 after Jul 28, 202725
Ages 6-7 Kids TriathlonKids TriathlonSwim 25 m · Bike 1.7 mi · Run 0.5 miPool swimAug 8, 20277:30 AM$50$55 after Jul 28, 2027100
Ages 8-9 Kids TriathlonKids TriathlonSwim 50 m · Bike 1.7 mi · Run 0.5 miPool swimAug 8, 20277:30 AM$50$55 after Jul 28, 2027125
WeeBees Ages 3-5 Kids TriathlonKids TriathlonRun 0.1 miPool swimAug 8, 202711:00 AM$30$35 after Jul 28, 202780

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Ages 10-11 Kids Triathlon and Ages 12-13 Kids Triathlon and Ages 14-15 Kids Triathlon and Ages 6-7 Kids Triathlon and Ages 8-9 Kids Triathlon: $50 until Jul 27, then $55 until Aug 4.
  • WeeBees Ages 3-5 Kids Triathlon: $30 until Jul 27, then $35 until Aug 4.

Online registration closes Aug 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:04 AM, and the Ages 10-11 Kids Triathlon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 330 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

2500 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901

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

Ages 8-9 Kids Triathlon

112
finishers
21:08
median
15:00
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men
median 21:0815:451:01:39
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Ages 10-11 Kids Triathlon

90
finishers
31:31
median
24:39
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men

Ages 6-7 Kids Triathlon

86
finishers
23:30
median
15:30
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for YMCA Kids Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at YMCA Kids Triathlon?

At the 2026 Ages 8-9 Kids Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 17:54 or better, the top quarter in 19:40, and half the field in 21:08; the last tenth came in after 28:31.

At the 2026 Ages 10-11 Kids Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 26:43 or better, the top quarter in 28:31, and half the field in 31:31; the last tenth came in after 40:36.

At the 2026 Ages 6-7 Kids Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 18:39 or better, the top quarter in 20:56, and half the field in 23:30; the last tenth came in after 33:15.

Third place by age group, 2026 Ages 8-9 Kids Triathlon
AgeWomenMen
Under 2018:4715:45

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 YMCA Kids Triathlon

At the 2026 Ages 8-9 Kids Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 1:06 to the top quarter there, 49% of the gap across the three legs.

2026 Ages 8-9 Kids Triathlon, 112 finishers
LegTop 10%Top 25%MedianSlowest 25%
Swim1:512:092:282:49+
T11:542:142:473:23+
Bike7:478:209:0410:08+
T21:261:361:512:06+
Run3:494:084:495:33+

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

At the 2026 Ages 10-11 Kids Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 1:30 to the top quarter there, 42% of the gap across the three legs.

2026 Ages 10-11 Kids Triathlon, 90 finishers
LegTop 10%Top 25%MedianSlowest 25%
Swim2:262:483:234:21+
T11:502:132:453:20+
Bike13:5414:4917:0019:23+
T21:241:321:502:10+
Run5:075:446:298:02+

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

Finishers by year

Down 6 percent since 2025.

All events combined, from official results.

YMCA Kids Triathlon Kids Triathlon year by year

From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 126 to 112 finishers, and the median time dropped from 22:57 to 21:08.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026112 (-11%)21:08under 17:5415:00
202512622:57under 18:1216:22

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

Typical race-day weather

Around August 8 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 35% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 91°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 YMCA Kids Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.

Rules and FAQ

YMCA Kids Triathlon Referral Program

What's better than one Kids Triathlete? Kids Triathletes racing alongside their friends and family! Refer 5 friends or family and receive a $45 registration refund! All registrants will automatically receive a race confirmation email…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
2500 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 330 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 11, 2024), 2023 (Aug 13, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is YMCA Kids Triathlon?
Sunday, August 8, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Jul 28, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Aug 4, 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, 112 athletes finished the Ages 8-9 Kids Triathlon; the median finish was 21:08 and the winner finished in 15:00.
Does it sell out?
It can. 112 athletes finished the Kids Triathlon in 2026, close to this year's cap of 110, so register early.
Where does it start?
2500 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.

From the organizers

Compete to Complete. That is what youth triathletes will be achieving on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Be a part of the USA Triathlon’s USA Kids Tri movement right here in the heart of Bucks County, PA. Back by popular and sold out demand, we are thrilled to welcome you to USA Kids Tri NJ/PA’s culminating east coast race - the 2026 YMCA Kids Triathlon. We welcome many new and returning youth athletes of all skill levels ages 3-15 where all will become finish line champions on race day.

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