By Rachel Spacek
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The Triathlon begins with a 300 meter swim for the 13 to 18 year olds -
The 13 to 18 age group gets a briefing before the race -
Kids await the whistle to start the 12 annual triathlon -
The 13 to 18 year olds must complete a 300 meter swim -
After the swim the kids must complete the bike ride portion of the race -
Boys begin the 2.6 mile bike ride -
Finishing the bike ride -
Kids must complete two laps around Mills Park -
After the bike ride, kids must complete the last portion of the race -
Kids dump their bikes off with their parents and race around the track once more -
Kids must complete one lap running around Mills Park -
Runners continue along the 1.3 mile bike ride -
Kids finish the triathlon -
Kids finish the race and receive medals -
Kids coming in ready for their medal and a drink of water -
The 11 to 12 age group get the race instructions before beginning the swim portion
Dripping wet from the swim and breathless from the bike ride and run, kids of all ages crossed the finish line at the 12 annual Capital City Kids’ Triathlon. Bright and early Saturday at 8:00 a.m. kids lined up to begin the triathlon where they must complete a swim portion, a bike riding portion and a running portion of the race.
The age groups are 13 to 18 years old, 11 to 12 year olds, 9 to 10 year olds, 7 to 8 year olds, and 4 to 6 year olds. The races are 45 minutes apart and racers must arrive 30 minuets before their race. After the races are over the “after-tri” party begins with sno-cones, face painting and a bounce house. Participants receive a medal and a kids’ triathlon shirt.
