JCPRD Kids Triathlon
- Date
- August 9, 2026
- Location
- Kill Creek Park, Olathe, KS
- Distance
- Long Triathlon - Open Water Swim (ages 11-14) · Long Triathlon - Beach Swim (ages 11-14) · Sprint Triathlon (ages 9-10) & more
From the Organizer
They're always on the move anyway, why not make it official? Join one of the fastest growing and confidence boosting kid's sports in the country by challenging them to become triathletes! This youth triathlon is specifically designed to let the kids be the stars of the show. Athletes aged 14 years and younger will compete in individual age groups in this race that is truly an event for all abilities.
Please note that this a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Athletes will need to register in the race that corresponds with their age as of 12/31 of the current year.
Course options and distances can be found here: https://jcprd.com/190/Course-Options
COURSE MAPS can be found here: https://jcprd.com/1001/Course-Maps
Tots Triathlon: Ages 5 & Under
25 meter splash/0.15 mile bike/0.20 mile run
The swim will be a “splash” in the lake (Athletes are allowed to wear flotation devices).
The bike will take place on a paved trail near transition.
The run will be a short out and back on a paved trail.
*Parents must accompany athletes registered in this category on the entire course.
Super Sprint Triathlon: Ages 6-8
50 meter swim/1.6 mile bike/.85 mile run
The swim will be inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left
The bike will be inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 1 lap on the bike
Sprint Triathlon: Ages 9-10
100 meter swim/3.2 mile bike/.85 mile run
The swim will be inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left
The bike will be inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 2 laps on the bike
Long Triathlon: Ages 11-14
200 meter swim/4.8 mile bike/1.7 mile run
The swim will be inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left. Athletes will run from east to west on the beach at the beginning of the swim and in between the first and second laps of the swim
The bike will be inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 3 laps on the bike
* This event is a USA Triathlon Sanctioned Paratriathlon Friendly Event! If the athlete you are registering is a paratriathlete, please reach out to our Race Director Katy at kathryn.renner@jocogov.org after submitting your race registration information.
* Packet pickup for this event will take place on the following days/times:
Friday, August 7th from 10am-6pm at Elite Cycling in Overland Park
Saturday, August 8th from 530-10am at the Kill Creek Park beach house. *Please note, this option is only available to those already racing the adult triathlon. Do not make a special trip to the park during this time if you are not racing the adult race.
Sunday, August 9th from 6-8am at the Kill Creek Park beach house 11670 Homestead Lane Olathe, KS 66061 (event site)
* Pre-race information will be communicated via email from the Race Director the Monday prior to the event.
- Please reach out to Kathryn.Renner@jocogov.org if you have additional questions.
THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
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
88°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Olathe, KS
Population
143,720
as of 2023
Elevation
1,034 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 29 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 JCPRD Kids Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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 JCPRD Kids Triathlon?
- JCPRD Kids Triathlon is a triathlon race held in Olathe, Kansas 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 JCPRD Kids Triathlon?
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Olathe, Kansas at Kill Creek Park, Olathe, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the JCPRD Kids Triathlon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
JCPRD Kids Triathlon
Aug 9, 2026