An event where kids perform big and adults remain kids at heart for the love of multisport. 

Make it a family event!  Run, Bike, Run and have some fun!

Duathlon participants will receive a great race experience, participation medal, souvenir wristband, race sticker, and cool race t-shirt!  Recycle Run for Fun participants will receive all the same, recycled!

Race Location

Kellogg Zaher Sports Complex
7901 W. Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV US 89128   

Las Vegas Big Kids Duathlon Youth Short and Long Courses

Las Vegas Big Kids Duathlon Adult Course

Race Ready Videos

Exit/Enter Transition

Transition Mistakes

When Passing

Bike Readiness

REGISTRATION

• There will be an additional $10 fee to register at packet pick-up on Friday, May 10th.  Sorry, there will be no Race Day registration.
• Team training participants must hold a current USA Triathlon membership on day of event.  Annual USAT youth memberships can be purchased for $10 through race registration along with adult 1 day and annual memberships.  

Day Before Race

Mandatory Youth and Adult Participant Packet Pickup

Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:00 - 6:00pm

Giant Bike Shop Summerlin
2283 N Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89128

USAT PACKET PICKUP RULES

• Parents of youth athletes 17 and under MUST BRING THEIR CHILD TO A PACKET PICKUP.  
• Youth participants must be present with a legal guardian to pick up their race packet per USAT sanctioning rules and insurance guidelines.  
• This is NON-NEGOTIABLE and guardians must show a legal photo ID.  

Volunteer!

Get a front row seat to the event by helping out!  These great events wouldn't be possible without the help of volunteers as they are an integral part of producing successful events.  As a way of saying thank you, our parents volunteers receive

• Race registration refund within 2 weeks following race(excluding USAT membership or transaction fees).
• Duathlon morning packet pickup for your family.
• Event shirt while supplies last.

To volunteer, just click the volunteer tab to sign up.

Group Volunteer Donation

This is a great opportunity to support the community, earn required service hours, fundraise for your group or non profit, and build teamwork and camaraderie.  Once a group has a total of 5 or more volunteers to help, we will donate $10 for each volunteer.  Contact the race for all Group Volunteer questions.  

Race Day Schedule

• 7:00am Volunteer Meeting
• 7:15am Transition area opens for duathlon participants
• 8:00am Fun Run Start
• 8:10am Transition area closes to duathlon participants and assemble at start.  Duathlon participants cheer on fun run participants.
• 8:25 Course Directions
• 8:30am  Short and Long Course Big Kids Start
• 8:35am  Adult Start
• 9:45am  Awards

AWARDS

General

Do the kids and adults participate at the same time?

Minimally.  The kids and adult courses are different, although there is some overlap.  Most kids will be finished up before only a few adults would ever catch them.

What is the order of this duathlon?

Run, Bike, Run.  Transition 1 or T1 is between the run to bike and Transition 2 is between the bike to run.  All disciplines and transitions are included in the total time of a participant's race.

How is the race timed?

A bib with a special timing chip will be picked up at packet pickup and this bib must be worn during the race to record a participant's time.  As athletes cross the start line, their bib with chip will activate a timing system to start their time and their end time will be recorded as they cross the finish with their bib on.  

When, what, why, and how for body marking?

All participants must be body marked for safety, identification, and competition when they pick up their packet.   Participant race numbers will be written on the outside of left/right arms and legs. Their age will be written on their right back calf and distance on left back calf.

Can participants ages 10 - 11 and 15 - 17 change their race distance?

As long as you email the race 7 days prior to the race, we can change your race child's distance.  Fees may apply.

Where can I park on race day?

Parking will be available at the north center parking lot of Kellogg Zaher park.  Map

What if a participant is not present for awards?

We encourage everyone to stay for the awards as we announce and celebrate the podium winners!  If your your name is announced as a podium finisher(1st, 2nd, or 3rd), and you must leave early, please contact us by clicking Questions? on our Race Info page and send us a message to receive instructions for claiming your award.  There will be a $10 shipping and handling fee to receive the award.  Awards will be shipped in bulk so please allow up to 1 month to deliver awards after payment is received.  Awards will not be able to be claimed after 1 month from the race date.

Packet Pickup

Do I need to bring my USAT registration card?

No, our registration system automatically handles USAT membership verification.

Can a friend pick up my packet or a child’s packet?

Sorry, per USA Triathlon rules, only a legal guardian of a minor 17 years or younger may pick up a packet for a registered participant with a legal photo ID in hand and the child participating must be present.  All adult participants must pick up their own packet.

Can I pick up my packet or a child’s race packet on race morning?

Only if this option purchased during race registration.  Otherwise you will have to pay cash or card on race morning with an additional fee.  If you want to add race morning packet pickup after you registered then please contact the race 5 days prior to the race date and we will email you an invoice.  After making payment, we'll send you an invoice to make payment and we'll add this.

Transition

Will participant equipment be safe in transition?

Volunteers monitor the transition area and will check to make sure that equipment matches the body marks on participants' equipment before equipment leaves the transition area.  

Is there any time I can enter transition with my child, friend, or family member?

For safety and security concerns, only athletes may enter transition before and during the race.  Only parents of 6 and 7 year olds will be allowed in transition before the race and will be identified by the body marking of their child's age on their leg.  Once transition closes for the race, only race participants and registered volunteers assisting race participants will be allowed in the transition area.

When can participants retrieve their bike and race gear after they have raced? 

After all participants finish the bike course, transition area access will open for athletes to remove their equipment.   Participants will need to show their race bib and body markings to enter, verify, and remove their belongings.  For youth athletes, 6 or 7 years old, only one Parent/Guardian may accompany their child for equipment removal.     We thank you in advance for your cooperation on this matter.

Bike

Do I have to wear a helmet for the race?

Helmets must be on and buckled anytime participants are on their bikes. They will be disqualified if they do not wear and buckle their helmet.  We ask that participants walk their bikes through the parking lots for the safety of cars, pedestrians, and themselves. All participants must have helmets with the US-CPSC sticker inside in order to race.  This regulation sets performance requirements for helmets to protect bicycle riders from head injuries caused by falls or crashes and required by USAT sanctioned races.

Are mountain bikes allowed?

Yes!  Most kids and some adults ride them.  Bikes must be in working order, and handlebar ends must be plugged.  A volunteer bike tech will be available to help check bikes when participants set up the transition area and they will ensure that bar ends are plugged before the race begins.

What about training wheels?

Allowed:)

Are arrow bars or disc wheels allowed?

Sorry, none of these are allowed for youth participants 17yrs and younger.  Only participants 18 and older.

Run

Can I walk during the run?

Of course!

Can I run barefoot, with sandals, and or with crocs?

No.  All participants must wear shoes.

with the Las Vegas Kids Triathlon Club
 

Fun kid-friendly practices for both novice and experienced athletes under the guidance of a triathlon coach.  Participants will condition muscles, improve bike handling, refine running technique, practice transitioning from one sport to the next, and learn how to compete safely.  

Requirements

• Participants must be able to ride a bicycle without training wheels, confidently turn, travel uphill and downhill, and hold a current USAT Triathlon membership throughout the training session.
• A parent will need to volunteer for at least 2 bike practices.  Parents can bring their own bike or a bike will be provided for them.  Parents will get a little biking in themselves, encourage the kids, and post up at turn around points to monitor and safely direct our kid riders.
• It is hoped that all practices will go on as scheduled. In the event that practices are cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, or participants miss practices, all entry registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Registration fees will reduced if participants join the team after the start date and are reflected on the site.

Team Info

Girls / Boys,   Ages 7 - 17,  Mixed group

Novice and Experienced Participants

No matter the level, kids have fun, are challenged each practice, improve as an individual, and learn about how a team supports each other.

Practices: April 28th through May 26 

Day Before Race 

Friday, May 30, 2025

3:00 - 6:00pm

Giant Bike Shop Summerlin
2283 N Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89128

Visit Giant for tune ups, bike rentals, bikes, and other bike service needs prior to race day!

USAT PACKET PICKUP RULES

• Parents of youth athletes 17 and under MUST BRING THEIR CHILD TO A PACKET PICKUP.  
• Youth participants must be present with a legal guardian to pick up their race packet per USAT sanctioning rules and insurance guidelines.  
• This is NON-NEGOTIABLE and guardians must show a legal photo ID.  

Athletes are body marked and receive their race numbers during packet pickup. 

 
For an additional $10 fee, 7:00am race morning packet pickup must be purchased in advance through online registration.  If race morning packet pickup isn't paid in advance then payment must be made on race morning(cash or card).

To foster healthy and active youth and adults in our community!

Get maximum exposure at full size kids triathlon and duathlon events with a multi-race sponsorship.

Kids and families from the Las Vegas Valley will join together in the fastest growing sports across the county.  A sponsorship with your company would certainly help us fulfill our mission, take our events to the next level, and be beneficial to you in many ways.    Help us to foster healthy and active youth in our community with one of the following sponsorships.

To access the sponsorship/donation form, click HERE.  If you have any questions about sponsorship, please contact the race.

Race Day Sponsor    $250 or tangible goodie bag items for participants in both races

Presenting Sponsor     $1,500

Title Sponsor     $2,500

Bicycles

There are 3 important race numbers in the race packets that athletes will be required to display during the event. 

1. The adhesive bike number must be attached to the bike with the race number clearly visible. 
2. The adhesive helmet number must be worn on the front of the bike helmet and clearly visible. 
3. The race bib number with chip must be displayed during the bike and run segment on the front of the athlete's body.

DO NOT LOSE YOUR CHIP RACE BIB NUMBER.  Each race bib number with chip is unique to the athlete so they may not trade this with another athlete. Athletes can pin the race bib number with chip to their shirt with the four safety pins provided in their packet or use a race belt. Athletes will not be able to enter the transition area until their bike and helmet number are in the specified places. 

Race Videos For Parents and Athletes:

Exit/Enter Transition

Transition Mistakes

When Passing

Bike Readiness

Transition Area Access: 

For safety and security concerns, only athletes may enter transition before and during the race.  If prearranged during packet pickup, only parents of 6 and 7 year olds will be allowed in transition before the race.   These parents will receive an access wrist band when they prearrange during packet pickup.  During the race, only race volunteers will assist athletes in transition.

After all participants finish the bike course, transition area access will open for athletes to remove their equipment.   One Parent/Guardian may accompany their child for equipment removal.   We thank you in advance for your cooperation on this matter.

Race Day Checklist:

• Race bib number with chip
• Helmet and bike numbers appropriately placed
• Bike
• Helmet
• Sunscreen
• Shirt
• Shorts
• Running shoes
• Hat
• Water bottle

Conduct: 

For safety reasons, athletes will not be permitted to ride their bike in or out of the transition area. They must walk while in the transition area. Please be aware of other athletes while moving through the transition area and follow all instructions from race marshals, bike techs, and volunteers. Participants will not be allowed to exit transition until their bike helmets are securely fastened.

Other Items: 

USA TRIATHLON Supplemental Youth Rules:

The rules set forth in this section are constructed to supplement the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules and shall apply to all competition sanctioned as “Youth Events.” For any issue not specifically addressed in these Youth Rules, the relevant USAT Competitive Rules shall apply.  Penalties. The type of penalty for violating a specific rule is listed at the end of the rule as either “T” for Time or “DQ” for Disqualification. Time penalties shall be administered according to the table and are added to the participant’s final time.
1st Offense - 1:00 minute
2nd Offense - 2:00 minutes
3rd Offense - Disqualification

MEMBERSHIP & ELIGIBILITY
All Youth participants shall compete based upon their age on December 31 of the year of the event.  The minimum age for Youth competition is six years and the maximum is 15 years of age on December 31 of the year of the event.  Youth participants must be Youth members of USA Triathlon. Youth Membership in USA Triathlon is available to all persons, age 17 and under, in good standing with USA Triathlon who, along with their parents or guardians, submits a completed application, pay the required membership fee, and comply with all the requirements determined by USA Triathlon to be applicable to Youth Membership. Race officials reserve the right to require proof of age from each participant in the form of a birth certificate or other official proof of age document. Failure to produce a proof of age document may result in disqualification from the event.
 
TRANSITION RULES
The transition area is open to participants and their parents, only. When transition closes for competition to begin, only participants and race officials may enter transition. Finishers may not retrieve gear until all participants have finished the cycling portion and have begun the run. T or DQ at official’s discretion
Competition apparel (shoes, socks, shirts) must be placed next to the bicycle at the rack. T
Bicycles must be placed in the rack according to the directions given by race officials. Bicycles may be racked in the assigned area, by the handlebars, the seat or by using the kickstand. Bikes placed on kickstands must be in the designated area, in line with other bikes, and may not extend out into the lane of travel. T
Participants may not interfere with other participants’ gear. T or DQ at official’s discretion
After completing the cycling portion, participants must return bicycles to an upright position in the same assigned location before beginning the run portion. T
No riding bicycles in transition. Participants must walk or run with their bicycles and may not mount until out of transition and in the designated mount zone. T
 
BICYCLE EQUIPMENT RULES
The bicycle must be road worthy and in safe operating condition. DQ
The bicycle shall have two wheels. No training wheels are allowed except for short course athletes, 6-10. DQ
There must be at least one working brake on each of the two wheels unless the bicycle was manufactured with only one brake, in which case, the working brake shall be on the rear wheel. DQ
The bicycle may be on-road, off-road or youth style. No recumbent style bicycles are allowed. DQ
Only standard drop, straight, or curved handlebars are allowed. No aero or time trial bars may be attached to the bike or used during competition. All handlebars ends shall be solidly plugged. DQ
No disk wheels or wheel covers are allowed. DQ
Race officials reserve the right to disallow any bicycle deemed unsafe. Any unusual bicycle must be approved by race officials prior to competition.
 
CYCLING CONDUCT
Cyclists must wear a helmet approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission for road cyclists age 5 and older. No time trial, “chrono,” or “aero” helmets with a tail may be used. DQ
The helmet must be securely fastened prior to mounting the bicycle and at all times while riding the bicycle. The helmet may not be unfastened and removed until the participant has completely dismounted. DQ
Cyclists shall wear shoes at all times while on the bike. DQ
Cyclists shall ride in a safe manner, which includes: 

a. Riding on the right side of the lane; T 
b. Riding no closer than two bike lengths distance behind a leading cyclist; T 
c. Passing on the left of the slower cyclist; T 
d. Riding in a straight line without swerving, veering, or blocking the forward progress of other cyclists. DQ
 -Race officials may remove and disqualify any cyclist who appears to ride or behave in an unsafe manner.
 
RUNNING CONDUCT
Participants shall run or walk the entire course. DQ
Participants shall wear shoes at all times while on the run course. T
 
GENERAL RACE RULES
Unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of participants or their parents and supporters will not be allowed. Participants must treat others with courtesy and respect. No rude, abusive, or discourteous language or behavior will be tolerated. T or DQ at official’s discretion
Participants must complete the prescribed course in its entirety. DQ
No personal audio devices or headsets may be used or carried during any portion of the event. T
No unauthorized assistance of any kind is allowed. Parents or other non-participants may not run or ride a bicycle with a participant nor may they provide participants any food, fluid, or equipment aid during competition. T
Race numbers must be displayed at all times. Swimmers must be clearly body-marked, cyclists must display their bike numbers, and runners must wear their bib numbers. T
 
Most Common Rule Violations
 
USAT Rules

Kellogg Zaher Sports Complex
7901 W. Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV US 89128

Join us for the very first kids' duathlon in Las Vegas.  Run, bike, and run again!
Keep 'em happy, fit, and having a blast with kid friendly distances!
 

Sign up soon as this event is expected to sell out as the race capped at 100 total participants.

Participants will receive a goodie bag, participation medal, Las Vegas Kids Duathlon, souvenir wristband, and cool race t-shirt (register by May 6th to guarantee your race shirt)! 

We encourage all spectators and participants to follow local, state, and national guidelines throughout the event. Participants will not be required to wear masks while racing.  We are hopeful that restrictions will loosen by the time of our event, allowing for more participation and attending spectators.

REGISTRATION

• Race Registration Online (Processing fees apply)  April 1 - May 11
  • $20 Fun Run                              Ages  6-8         .5 mile run
  • $40 Short Course Duathlon    Ages 6 - 11      .5 mile run , 1 mile bike, .5 mile run (training wheels allowed)
  • $40 Long Course Duathlon     Ages 10 - 15    1 mile run, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run

• Click HERE  for race location and interactive course maps.  Click the check boxes to see course maps separately.
• Distances by age.  USA Triathlon rules state that age is determined by the the child's age as of December 31st of the race year, so, he/she may be in an older age group than the age he/she is on race day.
• Participants must hold a current USA Triathlon membership on day of event.  Annual USAT youth memberships can be purchased for $10 through race registration.  Feel free to email the race if you need your child's USAT #/Username to register.  Only current or former USAT members have a USAT #.
• Online Registration for the 2023 Las Vegas Kids Duathlon will close on Thursday, May 11. There will be an additional $10 fee to register at packet pick-up on Friday, May 12th.  Sorry, there will be no Race Day registration.
• Participants will want to be sure their bike is safe and ready to ride for race day. 

 
RACE WITH A FRIEND

• Receive a $5 discount for every 2 friends you bring to the race with your unique coupon code. 
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Race Day Schedule

• 7:15am  Transition area opens for duathlon participants
• 8:00am  Fun Run starts and assembly of Long Course Participants
• 8:10am  Transition area closes to duathlon participants.  
• 8:30am  Race starts for Long/Short Course Participants
• 9:45am  Awards

AWARDS

USA Triathlon rules state that age is determined by the  child's age as of December 31st of the race year, so, he/she may be in an older age group than the age he/she is on race day.

Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.  Then, 3 places deep to both male and female finishers by their age in their division.

Overall Short Course

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd

Overall Long Course

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd

Ages 6-11 Short Course Duathlon:    

• 6-7 Years Old
• 8-9 Years Old
• 10-11 Years Old

Ages 10-17 Long Course Duathlon:    

• 10-11 Years Old
• 12-13 Years Old
• 14-15 Years Old
• 16-17 Years Old

2025 Results

2024 Results

2023 Results

2025 Pictures

2024 Pictures

2022 Pictures

2021 Pictures