
From the Organizer
Karakung Swim Club is hosting a triathlon for kids ages 7 to 14 featuring a 50 to 100 meter pool swim, 1 to 1.7 miles on the bike, and a 1/2 mile run.
Ages 7-8: 50 Meters (2 lengths of pool), 1 Mile Bike (paved road), 0.5 Mile Run (grass, dirt, gravel, paved)
Ages 9-14: 100 Meters (4 lengths of pool), 1.7 Mile Bike (paved road), 0.5 Mile Run (grass, dirt, gravel, paved)
*Your age category is determined by how old you will be on December 31 of the race year, rather than your age on race day
Pre-Race Pick-up - Saturday, 7/18/26 5:30pm-7:30pm
Race Day Pick-up (must be pre-registered, no race day sign-up) - Sunday, 7/19/26 7:00am - 7:55am - Karakung Pool - 1800 Karakung Dr, Ardmore, PA 19003 The race starts at 8:30am sharp.
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
90°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Phila Franklin Inst, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
316 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Karakung Kid's Triathlon
Jul 19, 2026