Capital City Kids Triathlon
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- 14 and under · 10 and under · 6 and under
From the Organizer
Youth Triathlon with age appropriate distances for kids 14 and under. The entire event is contained within Hawk Island Park. The swim is within the pre-set Hawk Island Park swim area with the ability to touch the bottom and with lifeguards present.
REGISTRATION IS BASED ON THE AGE OF YOUR ATHLETE AS OF 12/31/26, NOT AGE AS OF RACE DAY. This is USA triathlon rules.
Kids 6 and under: 25m shallow swim, 100m bike, 100m run.
Kids 10 and under: 100m shallow swim, 3 mile bike, .5 mile run
Kids 14 and under: 200m swim, 4.5 mile bike, 1 mile run
By participating in this race, all registrants will receive USA Triathlon Youth Annual Membership
Race entry includes race timing, a race Tshirt, finisher medals, swag bag, photographs posted for download and after race snacks.
Hosted by the Lansing Triathlon Team
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lansing Capital City Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lansing, MI
Population
112,546
as of 2023
Elevation
864 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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75
Days to train
- Race
- Capital City Kids Triathlon
- Date
- August 22, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.
Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Capital City Kids Triathlon?
- Capital City Kids Triathlon is a triathlon race held in Lansing, Michigan on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more triathlon races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Capital City Kids Triathlon?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Lansing, Michigan at Hawk Island County Park, Lansing, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Capital City Kids Triathlon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Capital City Kids Triathlon
Aug 22, 2026