From the Organizer
Join us at Lake Highlands Aquatic Center Saturday, June 27th for a fun morning of splashing & dashing! The event is open for kids ages 6-15yrs.
The event cost is only $10, and all participants must be USA Triathlon members - AND we have a limited number of FREE Youth annual USAT memberships! If you are not already a youth member, please reach out to Debra@Tri-Now.com to get your code! Hurry before these free memberships run out!
SCHEDULE:
7:00 AM Check-In Opens
7:30 AM Transition Area Opens. Come to the table at the entrance of the pool to check in, pick up bag and race bib. After check-in, head to transition to get body marked, set up, and ready!
7:45 AM Transition area closes and race meeting in pool area
8:00 AM Youth Junior Start (6-10 yrs.)
~8:10 AM Youth Senior start (11-15 yrs.)
What is a Splash and Dash?
A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines running and swimming. The run can take place on a trail, a road, or a path. Similarly, the swim can take place in any body of water – a pool, a reservoir, or an ocean. This USA Triathlon (USAT) Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series will feature a swim(pool)/run combination.
Why Participate?
Get a chance to try out the multisport lifestyle. It will really help you to “get your feet wet!” Meet friends and other youth athletes who are interested, and also engage in the multisport lifestyle! Less equipment is required compared to that of a triathlon since a Splash and Dash (aquathlon) does not require a bike.
What is USAT?
USAT or USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, and winter triathlon in the United States.
What are the Youth distances?
USAT youth events are for ages 6 -15 years. There are two categories, Youth Junior and Youth Senior. See below for age groups and distances for events.
Youth Jr. Age 6-10 100M Swim – 1K Run
Youth Sr. Age 11-15 200M Swim – 2K Run
In USAT events, Racing Age is determined by the participants age on December 31st of the current year.
The City of Dallas Splash & Dash series events are all USAT sanctioned events, and the following rules apply:
All youth participating in the Splash & Dash events must obtain a USAT membership, and can be purchased below or WITH registration. If you need a free membership, you will need to contact Debra@Tri-Now.com
USAT YOUTH MEMBERSHIP: To obtain the USAT Youth membership, visit the USAT MEMBERSHIP HUB (https://member.usatriathlon.org/login). You will need to create an account and then follow the prompts. It is important to choose the YOUTH membership option, and the membership will be in the name of the child, not the parent.
The event cost is only $10 and all participants must be USA Triathlon members - AND we have a limited amount of FREE Youth annual USAT memberships! If you are not already a youth member, please reach out to Debra@Tri-Now.com to get your code!
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
95°
Typical Low
76°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dallas Love Fld, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,299,553
as of 2023
Elevation
478 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 5 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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Kids Splash & Dash - Lake Highlands
Jun 27, 2026