Mini Maniac Youth Triathlon @ Cedar Creek Park (Cedar Creek Duathlon)

September 13th was not the kind of environment we felt was safe for our Mini Maniac Participants. Our Team has been working hard behind the scenes to offer you something Awesome as well at Cedar Creek Park, Seaford, NY on October 10, 2026.  Thanks to Race Awesome, we are able to share the Duathlon Course with you. It's a Run-Bike-Run for those who registered for the Triathlon, and a Run for our Splash and Dashers.  You do not have to do anything to transfer to this event.  Just bring your enthusiastic smiles to race day!

All Questions regarding this race, please direct them to minimaniac@lightningwarriors.org. 

Please do not reach out to Race Awesome with any questions for this Mini Maniac Event

All Maniacs will receive a race medal and swag. Podium awards will be given to the top three girls and top three boys for each age bracket (7- 17).

NON USA TRIATHLON MEMBERS MUST ADD $10 FOR A YEARLY MEMBERSHIP AND CAN BE DONE DURING THIS REGISTRATION PROCESS. USA TRIATHLON CARD (OR CONFIRMATION EMAIL) MUST BE SHOWN AT PACKET PICK-UP. 

New - USA Triathlon is now also offering a $30 premier membership that will be valid until the child is 18

1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for Female and Males will be given for each age i.e. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11....

All Splash & Dash participants will receive a participation medal - no placement awards will be given

Curious about the Mini Maniac Youth Triathlon Couse at Smith Point and Triathlon Basics! Prepare for the race with the Lightning Warriors

Cost: $10.00 and you will need a USAT Membership.  During Check Out if needed, you can obtain a $10 Youth membership, The Best Membership is a Youth Premier $30 which expires when they turn 18!

Who: 7-17 year old's interested in a little more about the Course and Triathlon

Where: Transition for the Course.  Click Here for Location

This Course Preview will start in the parking lot (Transition Area) after you pass the booth and enter into the parking lot, make a quick left towards the orange barracades

Choose One Session:
When:

• Friday, August 28, 2026 5:15-6:15pm
• Friday, August 28, 2026 6:15-7:15pm
• Friday, September 4, 2026 5:15-6:15pm
• Friday, September 4, 2026 6:15-7:15pm

What to Bring:

• Swim Cap
• Swim Goggles
• Bike Helmet
• Bicycle
• Running Shoe
• Comfortable Clothing but not loose clothes 
• Stay HydratedBring Hydration in a Water Bottle
• Big smiles
• Questions

What to Expect?  Fun and Learning More about the Course and Preparing for a Triathlon.  *We will simulate the swim portion, but we will not be physically in the bay to swim.

Helmet Rule:  Note for Safety: Always wear your helmet whenever you are outdoors moving your bike, pushing and definitely, while riding.
Please note that we will have different groups to support each person's skill level with

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

This is a great way to be comfortable with the course.  Keep in mind, this clinic helps benefit our not-for-profit Lightning Warriors Youth Triathlon Team.  The Team races locally and nationally.  Please check out our ABC Featurette https://abc7ny.com/lightning-warriors-triathlon-kids-youth/10888901/  If you would like to join, please email jodie@lightningwarriors.org and include your cell phone. 

Click Here to Register, then scroll down to the bottom

Please note after Parking on the West Side of the Lot, you will approach the finish line and enter into Transition from the South side where you will find bike check prior to entering transition.  Please have your bike helmet stickers, bike frame stickers, race tattoos, bracelets, timing chips on,  Also adjust the bike helmet straps.  If the helmet is too big or small, please buy new one.  We will be checking the bikes and gear before entering into Transition. 

NO PARENTS OR SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED IN TRANSITION AREA, on the BIKE or RUN COURSES.    

These Orange Areas are designated areas for you to spectate and keep all the athletes safe from interference.  Encourage your child to have fun, do their best and avoid pressuring and overbearing. The final result is the feeling of accomplishment!

Parking:

Transition:

Splash & Dash and  7-9 Age Group Run

7-9 Age Group Bike Course:

10 - 13 Age Group Run:

10 - 13 Age Group Bike:

14 -17 Age Group Run

14 -17 Age Group Bike

If you for additional training to prepare for the Mini Maniac Youth Triathlon.  Register for the Mini Maniac Practice Pass for $100. 

What to expect.  You will sharpen your triathlon knowledge, have fun and make new friends with the Lightning Warriors.  These Lightning Warriors Practices are lead and organized by Former Professional Ironman Triathlete and Ironman Champion, Jodie Robertson and USA Triathlon Coach of the Year, Noah Lam. 

Practice sessions will be held between 8/9 to 9/11 and you will have different options in different locations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.  Our swim practices are held in the pool and open water. Bikes and Run are hosted in different parks.

*To join Pool Swim Practices, your athlete must be able to cross one length of the pool unassisted. For Open Water Swimmers, your athlete must be comfortable with swimming.  This is not a learn to swim program.  To join Bike Practice, your athlete must be able to bike without training wheels.  

Please email jodie@lightningwarriors.org for more information.

Please see note that parking for participants and spectators will be on the West Side of the Lot.  We need to keep the  Center and East side Clear of  Any Non-Event Vehicles

The photos on RunSignUp will be easily searchable by your name or Bib# as long as your Bib# clearly shows in the photo. 

At packet pickup you received a large bib for your body, a decal for your helmet, and a decal for your bike, and 2 tattoos for your arm & leg calf.

So please take your time to have your Bib# clearly exposed and placed as follows.  

1-one left side upper arm, & one opposite right leg calf (side of calf)
2-on the FRONT of your bike helmet, NOT on the side
3-on your bike horizontal front tube closest to the handlebars, or high up on the vertical seat tube, for easy side viewing
4-and on the FRONT of your chest or abdomen, NOT on your back!
(5 locations total) 

You can optionally add both arms and legs with a thick marker if you want extra coverage (7 locations)

Again, make sure your Bib# is clearly visible for the camera!
Your matching name and photos will be identified by your bib#! 

Finish Line Photos
For the best Finish Line photos, make sure to keep your head up, hands up, do not look at your watch, and smile for the camera, when you are crossing the FL! And try not to get too close behind another runner who may block your photo.

 

You will then get a Great Finish Line Photo!

Special Photos:
Don’t hesitate to ask Ed, Maureen or Nigel, our photographers to take any special photos of you and your friends and family. They are there to help you get those special memorable photos at the race!

Note: We try to photograph everyone, but it is not always possible due to 3 events running simultaneously in a triathlon. 

Cancellation & Refund Policy: Mini Maniac Youth Triathlon has a NO REFUND policy. Please note that we do not offer any refunds or discount codes if you cancel your registration for this event.    For Race Insurance Information: Click Here

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at www.usatriathlon.org.

UNREGISTERED PARTICIPANTS (Section 3.5) Any person who participates in any portion of a sanctioned event without first properly registering and paying any required registration fee shall be suspended or barred from membership in USA Triathlon and barred from participation in any sanctioned event for a period of one year. Any person who in any way assists another athlete to violate Section 3.5a by providing or selling a race number to that athlete shall be suspended or barred from membership in USA Triathlon and barred from participation in any sanctioned event for a period of up to one year. Any second violation of this Section shall result in a lifetime suspension or ban from membership in USA Triathlon.

After returning your bike on the bike rack, you will head towards run out, and onto the Boardwalk along the Beach.  The Splash and Dash will run Towards the Flagpole and back to the Finish Line.  All Other Age Groups, will run to the end of the Boardwalk and run the appropriate amount of loops.  You athlete is responsible to count the number of loops needed for their event.  We will have timing mats they will need to cross.  ***Have Fun***

We will have 2 locations for packet pick up - THERE IS NO PACKET PICK UP ON RACE MORNING - Participants who do not live in Nassau or Suffolk County will be contacted by race staff for alternative packet pick up.

PACKET PICK UP:

• Friday 9/11 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Babylon Bike - 218 E Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
• Saturday 9/12 1pm to 3pm at TGS (Technical Glazing Solutions) - 160 Wilbur Pl #300, Bohemia, NY 11716

Note that you can have friends or family pick up your packet, please have the participating parent designate to pick up to email minimaniac@lightingwarriors.org to give permission to the other adult to pickup.

Race Day! Sunday September 13th

• 4:30 AM Race Day Staff Time
• 5:45 AM Road Closes To Traffic (You will enter through the Northwest Gate to the Parking Lot)
• 6:00 AM Transition Opens
• 6:45 AM Must Park By
• 7:25 AM Transition Closes
• 7:30 AM Group Pic By Finish Line
• 7:35 AM Lightning Warriors Team Pic
• 7:39 AM National Anthem
• 7:40 AM Warm Up
• 7:45 AM Race Briefing

Please note the start times may be adjusted based on the number of athletes per race age group (age at the end of the year) and gender

• 
• 9:30 AM Awards Ceremony (after last athlete finishes)

Location: Smith Point County Park, Shirley, NY

We greatly appreciate for all who have picked up your packets already.  For this Modified Event, if you have not picked up your packet Splash and Dash, 7-9 and 10-13 Age Group Please arrive before 6:30pm on 10/10 for Packet Pickup at Cedar Creek Park, 3340 Merrick Rd, Seaford, NY 11783.  This is the Race Site as Well.

14-17 Age Group Please Arrive before 7:45am to Pick Up your packet if you have not already.

Please note the Transition Closing Times.  Your Child will need to be done and set up in the Transition Area prior to this time so we can ensure an on time start for all races.  A reminder that parents will not be allowed in Transition and Our Volunteers will assist.  Please watch this video to review transition set up.  Only different is that instead of a swim, you will start with a run.

Race Day! Saturday 10/10

4:00 a.m. Race organizers arrive and begin setup
5:00 a.m. Race staff arrive and begin setup
5:30 a.m. Volunteer Meeting
6:30 a.m. Race site check-in (packet pickup) opens
7:10 a.m. Mini Maniac Transition Closes for (Splash & Dash and 7-9 Age Group)
7:15 a.m. National Anthem for Youth Race (13 and under)
7:25 a.m. Youth Race Briefing (13 and under)
7:30 a.m. Start 7-9 AG
7:32 a.m. Start Splash and Dash 
7:37 a.m. Splash and Dash Estimated Final Finisher
7:45 a.m. Start 10-13 AG 
7:50 a.m. 7-9 AG Estimated Final Finisher
8:05 a.m. Awards for 7-9 AG and Splash and Dash
8:44 a.m. 10-13 AG Estimated Final Finisher
8:45 a.m. Transition Closes for 14-17 Age Group in the Cedar Creek Duathlon
8:50 a.m. Pre Race Briefing for 14-17 AG and Cedar Creek Duathlon Participants
8:55 a.m. National Anthem for 14-17 AG and Cedar Creek Duathlon Participants
9:00 a.m. Start 14-17 AG Race with the Cedar Creek Duathlon Participants
9:05 a.m. Awards for 10-13 AG 
10:45 a.m. 14-17 AG Estimated Final Finisher with Cedar Creek Duathlon Participants
11:00 a.m. 14-17 AG Awards Along with Cedar Creek Duathlon Participants

Check out the only Youth Triathlon Team on Long Island

Lightning Warriors Youth Triathlon Team

This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, age groups are determined based on the child's age as of 12/31/26
**Helmets required. Must be able to ride a bike without the assistance of training wheels**
**Handlebar Ends Must have be plugged***

 
Race Distances:

SPLASH & DASH for 5-7 year old's: This event is a great introduction to the world of Multi-sport!

1/4 Mile Run 
 

7-9 year olds:

1/4 Mile Run
1.0 Mile Bike
1/4 Mile Run
 

10-13 year olds:

6/10 Mile Run
2.75 Mile Bike
6/10 Mile Run
 

14-17 year olds: (Please Note that You will be sharing the Same Transition Area as the Cedar Creek Duathlon)

1.1 Mile Run
11.1 Mile Bike
1.1 Mile Run

This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, age groups are determined based on the child's age as of 12/31/24

**Helmets required. Must be able to ride a bike without the assistance of training wheels**

**Handlebar Ends Must have be plugged***

Race Distances:

SPLASH & DASH for 5-7 year old's: This event is a great introduction to the world of Multi-sport!

• 50 Meter Swim
• .25 Run 

7-9 year olds:

• 100 Meter Swim
• 1.5 Mile Bike
• 1 Mile Run

10-13 year olds:

• 200 Meter Swim
• 3 Mile Bike
• 1.65 Mile Run

14-17 year olds:

• 300 Meter Swim
• 4.5 Mile Bike
• 2.4 Mile Run