
YMCA STRONG KIDS TRIATHLON is a triathlon race on September 7, 2026 in Simpsonville, SC, with entry fees from $40 to $55.
From the Organizer
The YMCA Strong Kids Triathlon is the perfect way to spend your Labor Day, watching kids participate in the great sport of triathlon. With two distances based on age, this event will be fun for everyone. We are excited to bring Youth Triathlon back to the Greenville area. All registrations include unique event t-shirt, medal, and awards for the Junior Tri in all divisions. (shirt sizes are not guaranteed after 8/1/2026)
JUNIOR TRI
AGES: 6-15
SWIM: 100 Yards (Pool)
BIKE: 4.0 Miles
RUN: 1.0 Miles
KINDERTRY
AGES 4-8
SWIM: 25 Yards (Pool)
BIKE: 1 Mile
RUN: 0.25 Miles
ADAPTIVE YOUTH TRI
AGES: 6-18, adaptive athletes only
SWIM: 100 Yards (Pool)
BIKE: 4.0 Miles
RUN: 1.0 Miles
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This event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Thus all participants in this event must be USA Triathlon members. Memberships may be purchased during the registration process for each child being registered. The above price does not reflect the $10 USAT fee that is required for each participant.
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Monday, 9/7
High
81°
Low
65°
Conditions
Rain showers likely
Chance of Rain
56%
Wind
10 to 15 mph
Host City
Population
25,125
as of 2023
City Elevation
774 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 83 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 YMCA STRONG KIDS TRIATHLON, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
Coming Up
YMCA STRONG KIDS TRIATHLON
Sep 7, 2026