Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon
- Date
- July 17–18, 2026
- Distance
- MINI TKT · MAIN EVENT
From the Organizer
Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon – July 17-18
Nobody is too small to accomplish something BIG! Get ready to swim, bike, and run your way to celebration in a triathlon designed specifically for young athletes – Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon, powered by Great Lakes Bay Orthodontics. Kids will build confidence and have fun in this youth triathlon as they swim, bike and run their way around and through Plymouth Park to reach the finish. Along the way, our race volunteers are there to help racers and cheer them on to the finish line where they will receive their TKT Finishers Medal!
Not sure about tackling a youth triathlon? No worries! Join us for a fun training experience at the Kids Triathlon Camp; July 13-17. Morning and afternoon sessions are available based on age. A week of camp costs $175. Register for the Camp-Tri combo with one click/one price, $205 and save a few bucks!
Know the distances…choose for a challenging and successful race experience!
AGE GROUPS
Ages 6-11 | 25-meter swim | 1.75 miles (1 lap) bike | .5 mile run = 1 lap
Ages 12-15 | 50-meter swim | 1 length of the pool | 3.5 miles (2 laps) bike | .5 mile run = 1 lap
OPEN DIVISION
Ages 9-11 | 100-meter swim | 2 lengths of the pool | 3.5 miles (2 laps) bike | 1 mile run = 2 laps
Ages 12-15 | 200-meter swim | 4 lengths of the pool | 5.25 miles (3 laps) bike | 1.5 mile run = 3 laps
Have a young one (Ages 3- 5) looking to participate? Try out our Friday night MINI TKT, powered by JOLT Credit Union. 6PM START! ACTIVE KIDS, ages 3-5, will swim in the zero-depth end of the pool, bike down the parking lot (25 yds) and run behind the baseball diamond to the FINISH line to the North side of pool (under 1/4 mile). Along the way, our race volunteers are there to help and cheer racers on to the finish line. This is our introduction to the sport of triathlons for our MINI's! Shirt included and Participant Award included. Limited to first 98 registered.
Packet Pick-Up/Last Day of Registration 5-7PM - Friday, July 17. Packet Pick up resumes Saturday morning, July 18 from 7AM – 7:45AM (NO NEW REGISTRATIONS TAKEN RACE MORNING) at Plymouth Park Pool. *Transition Area CLOSES PROMPTLY at 7:50AM. Race Waves Start at 8:15AM. Race held rain or shine!
Register early for lowest rate! Increases occur on April 16, July 1 and July 12 and packet pick up. Fees are Non-Refundable / Non-Transferrable.
Registration at: https://bit.ly/3RCR1oj
Visit https://greatermidland.org/races or the Greater Midland Races Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/greatermidlandraces for more information.
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Midland, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Midland, MI
Population
42,461
as of 2023
Elevation
605 ft
Nearest Airport
MBS
MBS International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 81 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon
- Date
- July 17–18, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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 Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon?
- Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon is a triathlon race held in Midland, Michigan on July 17, 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 Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon?
- Friday, July 17, 2026 in Midland, Michigan at 1508 E Wheeler Street, Midland, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon
Jul 17, 2026