Figgy Kids Triathlon
- Date
- August 9, 2026
- Distance
- Council Wave: Ages 6-10 · Mayor's Wave: Ages 11-16
From the Organizer
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Stevenson Park, Friendswood, TX
Get ready to swim, bike, run, and celebrate the outdoors! The Figgy Kids Triathlon is named after everyone's favorite eco-friendly mascot, Figgy the Squirrel! This beginner-friendly race is perfect for newbies and more experienced youth triathletes too—it's a great summer challenge with a side of outdoor fun.
🏊♀️🚴♂️🏃♂️ The Course
Set in the scenic Stevenson Park, racers will dash through shaded trails lined with majestic oak trees and native Texas plants. You’ll swim in the pool, pedal past cheering volunteers, and run under a canopy of oaks.
Two Waves of Racing Fun:
We have two USAT age-based divisions, with appropriately sized courses for every level of racer:
🟢 Council Wave (Ages 6–10)
- 100-yard pool swim
- 2.8-mile bike
- 0.6-mile run
🔵 Mayor’s Wave (Ages 11–16)
- 200-yard pool swim
- 4.4-mile bike
- 1.5-mile run
Whether your athlete is a seasoned triathlete or is just getting started, the Figgy Kids Triathlon offers a safe, supportive, and fun environment for all.
🎉 Why You'll Love It:
- Fun, beginner-friendly race environment
- Beautiful, shaded park course
- Real race swag for all participants
- Great summer challenge before the school year starts
🐿 Who is Figgy?
Figgy the Squirrel is the official mascot of Friendswood’s Keep Friendswood Beautifulinitiative. We’re excited to encourage environmental awareness and a love for our local parks—just like the things Figgy stands for. 🌳♻️
Let’s race under the oaks and keep Friendswood beautiful—Figgy would approve! 🐿🌎
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
95°
Typical Low
77°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston Clover Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Friendswood, TX
Population
40,827
as of 2023
Elevation
29 ft
Nearest Airport
HOU
William P. Hobby Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Central 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Figgy Kids Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
62
Days to train
- Race
- Figgy Kids Triathlon
- Date
- August 9, 2026
Coming Up
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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 Figgy Kids Triathlon?
- Figgy Kids Triathlon is a triathlon race held in Friendswood, Texas on August 9, 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 Figgy Kids Triathlon?
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Friendswood, Texas at 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Figgy Kids Triathlon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Figgy Kids Triathlon
Aug 9, 2026