On July 11, 2026, the YMCA Kids Tri takes place in Onalaska, Wisconsin at 400 Mason St. This triathlon is designed for young athletes and starts at 8:00 AM. Entry fees range from $25 to $30, making it an affordable option for families introducing children to multisport racing. The event is hosted by the local YMCA, ensuring a youth-focused environment with appropriate distances and support for junior competitors.
From the Race Organizer
Calling all children AGES 3-12 who want to stay fit this summer and give it a "tri" at the annual Kids Tri. Ages 9-12: Advanced Swim 100 yards (4 lengths). Bike 1.1 miles. Run 1/2 mile Ages 7-8: Sprint Swim 50 yards (2 lengths). Bike 1.1 mile. Run 1/4 mile Ages 5-6: Beginner Swim 25 yards (1 length). Bike 1/2 mile. Run .2 miles Ages 3-4: Tiny Sprint Swim 20 yards (family pool along the wall). Bike 1/4 mile. Run .1 miles For the 3-4 age group: 1 parent/caregiver is allowed in the pool with the child For all age groups: Flotation devices are welcome to be used during the swim portion. Lifeguards will also be present and available to help. Ages 7-12 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47063446 Ages 5-6 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755625 Ages 3-4 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755678 $25 through June 30 $30 through July 11 Children will have the opportunity to swim in the pool, bike down Mason Street and run across fields behind the Y in this beginner-friendly event. All of the proceeds from the event directly support the Y’s Annual Campaign. The Annual Campaign helps support several programs at our local YMCA including our Financial Assistance Program that helps subsidize Y membership and program costs for people in our community, our food program that helps serve an average of 700 meals each week to kids in our community, and our LIVE STRONG program that helps over 100 cancer survivors annually regain their strength and confidence after treatment. The exact start time of the race will depend on age groups and registration numbers. No two age groups will be in the transition area or pool area at the same time to eliminate crowds. We will email out the exact start times and the timeline for each age group the week of the race. Here are tentative start times by age group: Ages 9-12: Advanced The transition area opens around 7:30 am. The race starts around 8:00 am and the transition area will re-open around 8:30 am Ages 7-8: Sprint The transition area opens around 8:30 am. The race starts around 8:45 am and the transition area will re-open 9:30 am Ages 5-6: Beginner The transition area opens around 9:30 am. The race starts around 9:45 am and the transition area will re-open 10:30 am Ages 3-4: Tiny Sprint The transition area opens around 10:30 am. The race starts around 10:40 am and the transition area will re-open 11:00 am
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YMCA Kids Tri 2026 — Onalaska, WI takes place on July 11, 2026. The race is held in Onalaska, Wisconsin.
Where is YMCA Kids Tri 2026 — Onalaska, WI held?
YMCA Kids Tri 2026 — Onalaska, WI is held at 400 Mason St in Onalaska, Wisconsin.
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