
Capital City Kids Triathlon is a triathlon race on August 22, 2026 in Lansing, MI, with entry fees from $25 to $50.
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
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
81°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from East Lansing 4 S, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
112,546
as of 2023
City 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
Your Next Start Line
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30
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
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Capital City Kids Triathlon
Aug 22, 2026