On July 17, 2026, Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon takes place in Midland, Michigan at 1508 E Wheeler Street, with a typical start time of 6:00 PM. This triathlon is designed for young athletes and combines swimming, cycling, and running disciplines. The evening start offers a different race experience compared to traditional morning triathlons. Families traveling to support participants should plan accordingly for the late afternoon and evening timeframe. Accommodations in the Midland area can provide convenient access to the venue for competitors and their support crews preparing for race day.
From the Race Organizer
Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon – July 17-18 Nobody is too small to accomplish something BIG! Get ready to swim, bike, and run your way to celebration in a triathlon designed specifically for young athletes – Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon, powered by Great Lakes Bay Orthodontics. Kids will build confidence and have fun in this youth triathlon as they swim, bike and run their way around and through Plymouth Park to reach the finish. Along the way, our race volunteers are there to help racers and cheer them on to the finish line where they will receive their TKT Finishers Medal! Not sure about tackling a youth triathlon? No worries! Join us for a fun training experience at the Kids Triathlon Camp; July 13-17. Morning and afternoon sessions are available based on age. A week of camp costs $175. Register for the Camp-Tri combo with one click/one price, $205 and save a few bucks! Know the distances…choose for a challenging and successful race experience! AGE GROUPS Ages 6-11 | 25-meter swim | 1.75 miles (1 lap) bike | .5 mile run = 1 lap Ages 12-15 | 50-meter swim | 1 length of the pool | 3.5 miles (2 laps) bike | .5 mile run = 1 lap OPEN DIVISION Ages 9-11 | 100-meter swim | 2 lengths of the pool | 3.5 miles (2 laps) bike | 1 mile run = 2 laps Ages 12-15 | 200-meter swim | 4 lengths of the pool | 5.25 miles (3 laps) bike | 1.5 mile run = 3 laps Have a young one (Ages 3- 5) looking to participate? Try out our Friday night MINI TKT, powered by JOLT Credit Union. 6PM START! ACTIVE KIDS, ages 3-5, will swim in the zero-depth end of the pool, bike down the parking lot (25 yds) and run behind the baseball diamond to the FINISH line to the North side of pool (under 1/4 mile). Along the way, our race volunteers are there to help and cheer racers on to the finish line. This is our introduction to the sport of triathlons for our MINI's! Shirt included and Participant Award included. Limited to first 98 registered. Packet Pick-Up/Last Day of Registration 5-7PM - Friday, July 17. Packet Pick up resumes Saturday morning, July 18 from 7AM – 7:45AM (NO NEW REGISTRATIONS TAKEN RACE MORNING) at Plymouth Park Pool. *Transition Area CLOSES PROMPTLY at 7:50AM. Race Waves Start at 8:15AM. Race held rain or shine! Register early for lowest rate! Increases occur on April 16, July 1 and July 12 and packet pick up. Fees are Non-Refundable / Non-Transferrable. Registration at: https://bit.ly/3RCR1oj Visit https://greatermidland.org/races or the Greater Midland Races Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/greatermidlandraces for more information.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 17.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Midland, MI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon 2026 — Midland, MI?
Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon 2026 — Midland, MI takes place on July 17, 2026. The race is held in Midland, Michigan.
Where is Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon 2026 — Midland, MI held?
Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon 2026 — Midland, MI is held at 1508 E Wheeler Street in Midland, Michigan.
Where can I find hotels near Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon 2026 — Midland, MI?
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