Arizona Youth Triathlon - Swim, Bike, Run

 

Join us at the Arizona - Swim, Bike, Run Youth Triathlon.  

The swim takes place at the Litchfield Park recreation center pool. The bike portion takes place along a community path and along Old Litchfield Rd and the run runs long Old Litchfield Rd and around the Tierra Verde Lake Park.

This is a USAT sanctioned event.
All participants must be a USAT member or purchase a one day membership.

What does it mean to be a USAT SACTIONED EVENT? It means that USA Triathlon provides insurance to the event so it can take place.  USAT will also covers each individual participant in case of an accident during the event. Additional benefits are the all-race results are reported to USAT and each participant gets national rankings. 

Cost of USAT membership $10.00 and this is an annual membership. If you participate in any other triathlon event that is sanctioned by USAT, you do not have to purchase another USAT membership.

Additional benefits of membership.

Insurance at Events: Additional accident insurance while participating in USA Triathlon sanctioned events.
Stay Informed: Subscriptions to USA Triathlon Magazine - the nation's only triathlon print publication - and Multisport Zone e-newsletter provide you the latest multisport training advice, news and more!
Rankings: Inclusion in USA Triathlon's national rankings.
Exclusive Discounts: Access exclusive discounts from USA Triathlon sponsors and the USA Triathlon store.
Represent Your Country: Qualify for a Team USA berth and represent your country while competing at World Triathlon Age Group World Championships.
Compete Nationally: Compete in various USA Triathlon national championships to test yourself against the best multisport athletes in the country.

Event Schedule

Please pick up timing chip 30 minutes before your event start-  

BIKE HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! NO HELMET = NO RACE.

 WE HAVE COLORED ARROWS FOR EACH AGE GROUPS, PARTICIPANTS ARE TO FOLLOW THEIR COLOR ARROW ALONG THE COURSE.

6:30 am Start 13-14 - COLOR GREEN
7:00 am Start 11-12 - COLOR GREEN
7:30 am Start 6 and Under - COLOR YELLOW
8:00 am Start 7-8 - COLOR RED
8:30 am Start 9-10 - COLOR RED

Event Divisions

6 and Under

.25 yards swim

.53 mile bike ride

.30 mile run 

7 - 8 and 9-10 

100 yards swim

1.06 mile bike ride

.75 mile run 

11-12 and 13-14

150 yards swim

2.12 mile bike ride

1.25 mile run 

Participant Swag

Each registered participant will get an

Event t-shirt and finisher medal

Check website for last day to guarantee event t-shirt.  

Awards

We will have awards for each age group for boys and girls. Top 3 boy and top 3 girls. 

Hello

Thank you for registering for our 2025 AZ Youth TRI, we hope you enjoy our event.  

 

Below, you will find full details for Sunday's event. 
Please make sure you read the entire email. 
 

Race Day Schedule
Check in starts 30 minutes prior to start time
Ex: Race Time 6:30 Check in between 6am to 630am

Ages 13-14 Race start 6:30 am
Ages 11-12 Race start 7:00 am 
Ages 6 and Under Race start 7:30 am
Ages 7-8 Race start 8:00 am
Ages 9-10 Race start 8:30 am

 

Transition area
Parents are not allowed in the transition area 
except for the 6 and under kids. 
We have limited space for the number of bikes. Please follow the following protocol for a good transition experience. 

NEW FOR 2025

Any parent that is transition while an event is happening (except for the 6 under) the competitor will get a 30 second penalty.  Since our event is USAT Sanctioned, and we have to provide adequate results to USAT and follow certain rules. 

Parents if you don't want for your child to get panelized, please do not be inside the transition area while an event is happening. 

Again, do not go in transition area while a race is in progress.

We will have dedicated sections to allow the event to run and allow the next wave to set up their bikes,

PLEASE FOLLOW OUR SETUP. 

Once your child is done with their event please remove the bike from transition, this is crucial to do otherwise there will not be enough space for other events to set up their bikes. 

 

Overflow Bike station
After your event is over, please move your bike to the overflow area to allow the

next event to setup their bikes. 

 

Swim start assignments 
Participants will start one at time approximately every 15 seconds.
Participants can begin to line up 10 
minutes prior to their start time. 
If your kid needs any sort of swimming assistance, please communicate with a lifeguard at the pool.

 

Ages 6 and Under
Parents we strongly suggest to bike and run with your kids during the event. 

 

Parents

We understand you want to cheer, take photos and support your child, that is great,

but please be mindful of other participants

please do not be on the way, be outside the running paths etc.

please do not ruin the experience for other participants.

 

Safety
All participants must wear a helmet for the bike. 
NO HELMET- NO RACE 

 

Bathroom
Bathrooms will be located inside the aquatic center.
 

Age Groups
We have color assignments per age group.
Your child's bib will match the color of arrows on the course for them to follow

Ages 11 to 14 must follow the GREEN ARROWS
Ages 6 and under must follow the YELLOW ARROWS
Ages 7 to 10 must follow the RED ARROWS

 

Course 
Click here to view course

Click on the age appropriate to view the route

 

Bike Loops

The bike portion of the event is run using the honor system.

If you child by error did not complete all loops, please let us know specially if they are the age group winners.

As parents you can help count their loops and let them know how

many they have complete and when they are done.

Number of loops

Ages 6 and under.   1 Loop

Ages 7-10.   2 Loops

Ages 11-14.  4 Loops

 

Parking 
Use S. Desert Ave to enter parking lot

 

Timing Chip
Participants will get an ankle chip
please return after finish. Chips not returned 
will be charged at $20.00 each. 

 

Swag
Each registered participant will get
A finisher medal
A Bib number
A T-Shirt
A shoe lace and toggle for bib number
(Any t-shirt size exchanges will be done after 830am)

 

Age Group Awards
Age Group awards will be given once all the participants of age group finish. 

Please ensure your child's results are posted before the awards

 

Results
Results will be posted live at
Results.RaceTimers.com

Frequently asked questions

 

Can I pace my kid?   Pacing is only allowed for the 6 and under age group.

Can I help my kid along the course?  A parent can only help their kid only to mount and dismount their bike from the bike racks. 

6 and Under: T-Shirt

Ages 7-8: T-Shirt

Ages 9-10: T-Shirt

Ages 11-12: T-Shirt

Ages 13-14: T-Shirt