02 Aug 2017 Registration deadline near for Conway Kids Triathlon

The 20th Annual First Security Conway Kids’ Triathlon will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, at Hendrix College. Youth ages 6 to 15 can register at conwaykidstri.com until Friday, Aug. 11, as long as spots are still available. 

The Conway event is one of the country’s premier youth triathlons but is open for all kids, not just kids who have previously participated in triathlons.

Triathlons involve three sports – swimming, biking and running. The Conway Kids’ Triathlon is an event for all abilities. Ages 6-10 complete a 50-yard swim, two-mile bike and ½ mile run. Ages 11-15 complete a 100-yard swim, four-mile bike and 1 mile run. 

Overall awards are given to the first boy and girl ages 6-10 and 11-15. First through fifth place awards are also given in each individual age group. Every competitor receives a custom medal and race T-shirt.

This year, the Conway Kids Triathlon will include a Special Needs Division for the first time, in partnership with Community Connections.

The entry fee is $25. The Conway Kids’ Triathlon benefits Soul Food Café Mission. 

Visit conwaykidstri.com for more information.