
From the Organizer
Come take part in a Cambridge tradition, the 2026 Firecracker Kids Triathlon will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Robbins Family YMCA (201 Talbot Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613). This annual event starts at 8am and includes athletes in the 6-7 year old, 8-9 year old, 10-11 year old, 12-13 year old and 14-15 age groups. With a 25 yard (6-7 yoa), 50 yard (8-9 yoa), 100 yard (10-11 yoa), 150 yard (12-13 yoa) and 200 yard (14-15 yoa) pool swim where flotation devices are allowed.
All athletes will complete a 2-mile bike ride that also allows for training wheels for your athlete in training! Cap it off with either a .6 mile (6 - 9 age groups) or 1 mile (10 -15 age groups) run. This event is sure to be a MUST DO for your budding triathlete.
With the start of the race at 8am and an expected conclusion time of 11 am, this is a great way to kick off the holiday weekend. And as always, the Firecracker Kids Triathlon is USA Triathlon sanctioned event!
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
88°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Royal Oak 2 Ssw, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
13,094
as of 2023
Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
SBY
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 53 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gerry Boyle Firecracker Kids Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
Coming Up
Lucky Coin Multisport Youth Triathlon Series - Race One - Stratford
56 miles away
Colonial Beach Triathlon
56 miles away
Lucky Coin Multisport Youth Triathlon Series - Race Two - Waynewood
56 miles away
Lucky Coin Multisport Youth Triathlon Series - Race Three - Riverside
56 miles away
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Gerry Boyle Firecracker Kids Triathlon
Jul 4, 2026