
From the Organizer
This is our Third race in the Epic Orthodontics Kids Triathlon Series!
Sailfish Marlins - A non sanctioned race for kids that cannot swim longer distances or without a swim aid (water wings, kick board, parent), bike is a short loop (bikes may have training wheels) and a half mile run to the finish line.
Red Marlins Division (Mid Sprint) - 50 yard swim, 1.3 mile bike, .5 mile run to finish line
Blue Marlins Division (Long Sprint)- 75 yard swim, 2.5 mile bike, 1 mile run to finish line
Packet Pickup begins at 7am at Cansler YMCA in Knoxville, tn. and will go till 9am cutting off 5 minutes for each race before they begin.
Parking available at the YMCA in designated areas.
Once you have picked up your childs packet, you will walk transition (map will be attached once determined). Once you get to transition, the parents are not permitted inside the transition area for the Blue and Red Marlin Divisions. Sailfish parents will be permitted to enter the designated transition area. Don't worry, we will have plenty of volunteers to help out the kiddos.
Schedule of events:
7am packet pickup opens
7:50am Pre race meeting for Blue Marlins
8am Blue Marlins race begins with time trial start to pool.
8:45 Red Marlins race begins after brief pre race meeting at pool
9:20am Sailfish race begins
9:45 am Awards Ceremony
There will be finishers medals for each finisher.
Awards will be given for the Blue and Red Marlin categories. The Sailfish will be given an award as well!
Top 3 boys and girls overall in each division plus top three male and female age groups.
Marlin age groups:
5 and under; 6-7; 8-10; 11-12; 13 and up
Special thanks to our sponsor Cansler YMCA for hosting! Please email personalbestracing@gmail.com with any questions.
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
64°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Knoxville Exp Stn, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
193,721
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,007 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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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)
Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA
Aug 22, 2026