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YMCA Kids Tri

Date
July 11, 2026
Distance
Kids Tri
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From the Organizer

Calling all children AGES 3-12 who want to stay fit this summer and give it a "tri" at the annual  Kids Tri.

Ages 9-12: Advanced
Swim 100 yards (4 lengths). Bike 1.1 miles. Run 1/2 mile
Ages 7-8: Sprint
Swim 50 yards (2 lengths). Bike 1.1 mile. Run 1/4 mile
Ages 5-6: Beginner
Swim 25 yards (1 length). Bike 1/2 mile. Run .2 miles
Ages 3-4: Tiny Sprint
Swim 20 yards (family pool along the wall). Bike 1/4 mile. Run .1 miles
For the 3-4 age group: 1 parent/caregiver is allowed in the pool with the child

For all age groups: Flotation devices are welcome to be used during the swim portion. Lifeguards will also be present and available to help.

Ages 7-12 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47063446
Ages 5-6 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755625
Ages 3-4 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755678

$25 through June 30
$30 through July 11

Children will have the opportunity to swim in the pool, bike down Mason Street and run across fields behind the Y in this beginner-friendly event. All of the proceeds from the event directly support the Y’s Annual Campaign. The Annual Campaign helps support several programs at our local YMCA including our Financial Assistance Program that helps subsidize Y membership and program costs for people in our community, our food program that helps serve an average of 700 meals each week to kids in our community, and our LIVESTRONG program that helps over 100 cancer survivors annually regain their strength and confidence after treatment.

The exact start time of the race will depend on age groups and registration numbers. No two age groups will be in the transition area or pool area at the same time to eliminate crowds. We will email out the exact start times and the timeline for each age group the week of the race. Here are tentative start times by age group: 

Ages 9-12: Advanced
The transition area opens around 7:30 am. The race starts around 8:00 am and the transition area will re-open around 8:30 am

Ages 7-8: Sprint
The transition area opens around 8:30 am. The race starts around 8:45 am and the transition area will re-open 9:30 am

Ages 5-6: Beginner
The transition area opens around 9:30 am. The race starts around 9:45 am and the transition area will re-open 10:30 am

Ages 3-4: Tiny Sprint
The transition area opens around 10:30 am. The race starts around 10:40 am and the transition area will re-open 11:00 am

Events

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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

86°

Typical Low

65°

Chance of Rain

34%

Based on US Climate Normals data from La Crosse Muni Ap, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:34 AMSunset 8:48 PMDaylight 15h 15m

Host City

About Onalaska, WI

Population

18,909

as of 2023

Elevation

707 ft

Nearest Airport

LSE

La Crosse Regional Airport · 2 mi

Major Hub

MSP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 119 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 YMCA Kids Tri, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

33

Days to train

Race
YMCA Kids Tri
Date
July 11, 2026

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.

Read the Guide

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 YMCA Kids Tri?
YMCA Kids Tri is a triathlon race held in Onalaska, Wisconsin on July 11, 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 YMCA Kids Tri?
Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Onalaska, Wisconsin at 400 Mason St, Onalaska, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the YMCA Kids Tri?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

YMCA Kids Tri

Jul 11, 2026

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