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Likely to sell out. 203 finished the Kids Triathlon in 2026, and this year's cap is 220.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive KinderTry | Kids TriathlonPool swim | Sep 6, 20278:00 AM | $35 | 1 |
| Adaptive Youth Tri | Kids TriathlonPool swim | Sep 6, 20278:00 AM | $45$55 after Aug 1, 2027 | 2 |
| Junior Tri | Kids TriathlonPool swim | Sep 6, 20278:00 AM | $45$50 after Jun 1, 2027 | 220 |
| KinderTry | Kids TriathlonPool swim | Sep 6, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Jun 1, 2027 | 140 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Sep 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Adaptive KinderTry starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 770 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
PRISMA Health Family YMCA, Simpsonville, SC 29681
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
The 4-mile bike course climbs 131 feet, about 33 feet a mile: rolling.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi Cycling Route in Mauldin, South CarolinaBike | 4 mi | 131 ft | rolling |
| 1.1 mi Cycling Route in Mauldin, South CarolinaBike | 1.1 mi | 16 ft | flat |
| 1 mi Running Route in Mauldin, South CarolinaRun | 1 mi | 22 ft | flat |
From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.
Aggregated from official results (GO Race Productions) for YMCA STRONG KIDS TRIATHLON. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Junior Tri, the fastest tenth finished in 28:17 or better, the top quarter in 32:40, and half the field in 36:47; the last tenth came in after 44:42.
At the 2026 KinderTry, the fastest tenth finished in 12:42 or better, the top quarter in 14:09, and half the field in 16:03; the last tenth came in after 22:13.
At the 2026 Adaptive Youth Tri, the fastest tenth finished in 57:01 or better, the top quarter in 1:17:03, and half the field in 1:28:37; the last tenth came in after 1:30:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:44 | 25:48 |
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.
At the 2026 Junior Tri, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 4:25 to the top quarter there, 66% of the gap across the three legs.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 2:26 | 2:44 | 3:04 | 3:33+ |
| T1 | 1:04 | 1:35 | 2:02 | 2:43+ |
| Bike | 16:51 | 19:08 | 21:30 | 24:21+ |
| T2 | 0:27 | 0:33 | 0:41 | 0:50+ |
| Run | 6:51 | 7:45 | 8:28 | 10:14+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 KinderTry, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 1:50 to the top quarter there, 75% of the gap across the three legs.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 1:30 | 1:43 | 1:59 | 2:25+ |
| T1 | 1:34 | 1:48 | 2:11 | 2:43+ |
| Bike | 7:00 | 7:35 | 8:51 | 11:00+ |
| T2 | 0:32 | 0:38 | 0:46 | 0:54+ |
| Run | 1:43 | 1:49 | 1:58 | 2:12+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Up 17 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 180 to 203 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:19 to 36:47.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 203 (+13%) | 36:47 | under 28:17 | 22:04 |
| 2025 | 180 | 34:19 | under 27:54 | 20:17 |
From each year's official results for the Kids Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Around September 6 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 14% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 93°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of YMCA STRONG KIDS TRIATHLON cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick-Up: Friday, September 4th, 2-6pm & Sunday, September 6th, 4-5pm. Located at tent at front of Prisma Health Family YMCA. Parents/guardians - Please be prepared to. show your photo ID at the registration table. 2026 Athlete…
Schedule and packet pickup
8/28/2026: The Athlete Information Guide and the Start List can be found HERE on this date. If you have any questions regarding swim seeding, please ask those at packet pick up race weekend. Anyone registering late will be seeded…
Course
Course Descriptions: KinderTry Triathlon will start promptly at 8:30am. Junior Tri will start immediately after all youth triathlon athletes have cleared the bike course. The Adaptive Tri divisions will take place at the same time as their…
Course
EVENT MAPS: SITE MAP. PARKING MAP. COURSE MAPS: SWIM COURSE (Junior & Adaptive Triathlon). BIKE COURSE (Junior & Adaptive Triathlon). RUN COURSE (Junior & Adaptive Triathlon). SWIM COURSE (KinderTry). BIKE COURSE (KinderTry). RUN COURSE…
Awards
JUNIOR TRI. Each athlete will receive a race medal at finish line. Top Finisher Awards will be given to the Top 3 in each of the following age divisions (male & female): 8 & under. 9-10. 11-12. 13-15. race day age is used for awards at…
Rules and FAQ
To defer your registration to the following year, navigate to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Defer Registration. The deferral deadline is 2 days prior to the event date and will be enforced. To claim a deferral from the…
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The YMCA Strong Kids Triathlon is the perfect way to spend your Labor Day, watching kids participate in the great sport of triathlon. With two distances based on age, this event will be fun for everyone. We are excited to bring Youth Triathlon back to the Greenville area. All registrations include unique event t-shirt, medal, and awards for the Junior Tri in all divisions. (shirt sizes are not guaranteed after 8/1/2027)
JUNIOR TRI
AGES: 6-15
SWIM: 100 Yards (Pool)
BIKE: 4.0 Miles
RUN: 1.0 Miles
KINDERTRY
AGES 4-8
SWIM: 25 Yards (Pool)
BIKE: 1 Mile
RUN: 0.25 Miles
ADAPTIVE YOUTH TRI
AGES: 6-18, adaptive athletes only
SWIM: 100 Yards (Pool)
BIKE: 4.0 Miles
RUN: 1.0 Miles
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