SYLVANIA SUPERKIDS

The Sylvania SuperKids Triathlon and Duathlon is one of the oldest kid's tri/du in the country happening each year since 1988, taking place at beautiful Olander Park in Sylvania, Ohio. SuperKids is a great event for those kids who regularly compete and also for those who want to give it a try for the first time.

The swim and run take place inside the park, while the bike heads south across Sylvania Avenue to the University Parks bike path, into the local neighborhood and back to Olander Park. Our host Tri-Team, Team Toledo Triathlon Club has volunteers all along the bike course to assist the kids.

*Approved CPSC/ANSI/SNELL approved bike helmet must be worn.
*The swim cap provided at packet pickup must be worn during the swim.

This guide is here to assist you on some of the details of this event. 

**USA TRIATHLON AGE-UP RULE — Whatever age the child will be on December 31st is the age group he/she will compete in. For example, if he/she is 10 years old on race day, but will turn 11 sometime before the end of the calendar year, he/she will compete in the 11 year old age group AND on the associated course. — If the child will turn 16 before the end of the calendar year, they cannot compete in the SuperKids events; they’ll need to register for one of Sunday’s events.

What do I need to bring to pick up my child's race packet?

Great question. Glad you asked. For USAT sanctioned events we are required to see each participant’s government issued ID or USAT membership card. Now, since these are all kiddos we ask that parents or guardians, please bring your ID and the QR code in your email.

What do we need to make sure we bring on Saturday morning?

• Your child's bike and an approved CPSC/ANSI/SNELL bike helmet
• Race bib and timing chip (this will go on your child's Left Ankle for the duration of the event)
• Swim cap given at packet pick up if doing the triathlon
• Towel 
• Shoes and socks
• Water bottle

Packet Pick Up

Friday August 8, 2025

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Olander Park Beach 

*Beginning promptly at 6:00 pm we will have some of our experts giving a clinic on the swim, bike and run portions of this event. We highly encourage attendance to help answer questions and ease pre-race jitters*

Saturday July 26, 2025

6:30 - 7:15 am

Olander Park Beach

Race Day Schedule

6:30 am - Transition opens and packet pick up begins

7:15 am - Transition Closes to parents

7:30 am - Kids 6-9 start

8:00 am - Kids 10-15 start

9:00 am ish - Kids Fun Run will not begin prior to this time but may begin after once all the big kids finish

Awards Ceremony to follow conclusion of events

*Times are subject to change based on race director’s discretion

Transition

Members of Team Toledo Triathlon Club will be located inside transition to assist the kids during the event. Beginning at 7:15 am all parents will need to exit the transition area and remain out until the conclusion of the event. Volunteers can assist your child in packing up if you need to leave the event early. Please abide by this rule as it is for the safety of the kids competing.

Transition bike racks will be assigned according to age, please rack your child's bike on the appropriate rack. (Age at the end of 2025). Team Toledo volunteers will be in to assist with questions on set up.

Rack your bike by the saddle with the front wheel pointing down. Place your gear on the ground to the right (when looking at your bike) front tire. Many athletes will use a towel to place their gear on.

Water Safety

Lifeguards and staff from Olander Park will be in the water with the kids at all times. Please let the kids know to listen for instruction while they are swimming, the most likely instruction will be directional to keep the kids on course.

The staff and volunteers are here to make this a great experience for you and your child. Should you need any help or have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

USA TRIATHLON AGE-UP RULE — Whatever age the child will be on December 31st is the age group he/she will compete in. For example, if he/she is 10 years old on race day, but will turn 11 sometime before the end of the calendar year, he/she will compete in the 11 year old age group AND on the associated course. — If the child will turn 16 before the end of the calendar year, they cannot compete in the SuperKids events; they’ll need to register for one of Sunday’s events.

Also for the "youngsters," a fun run is open to boys and girls, ages 2-5

Ages 6 to 9→ Triathlon/Duathlon
Triathlon → 100 Yard Swim, 4K Bike, 1K Run
Duathlon → 1K Run, 4K Bike, 1K Run

Ages 10 to 15 → Triathlon/Duathlon
Triathlon → 200 Yard Swim, 6K Bike, 2K Run
Duathlon → 2K Run, 6K Bike, 2K Run

Awards

Triathlon

Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in each age group: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Duathlon

Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in each age group: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

EARLY PACKET PICKUP (registration is available)
FRIDAY: 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Olander Park Beach
Parent/Guardian ID Required

Beginning at 6:00 pm sharp on Friday there will be a clinic with our team of experts with tips on the swim, bike, run and transition portions of the event, this is a fantastic time to get questions answered and ease pre-race jitters.

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP (no race day registration)
SATURDAY: 6:30am to 7:15am, Olander Park Beach
Parent/Guardian ID Required

RACE DAY
Start Time: 7:30am (Wave 1, Ages 6-9 — approximately 8:00am for Wave 2, Ages 10-15)
Triathlon Start Location: Olander Park Beach
Duathlon Start Location: Ages 6-9 at the Dave's Arch, Ages 10-15 on pedestrian path outside the Swim Shack

Fun Run Start: After All Tri/Du Participants Finish
Fun Run Location: Start and Finish at Dave's Arch on Paved Road Inside Olander Park, Just Southwest of Beach

We know unexpected things happen that may change your ability to attend a race, so we make it easy for registered participants to manage their entry with multiple options. Your chosen option must be initiated and approved at least 14 days prior to race day of the event for which you are registered.

1. Transfer your existing entry to any qualifying Run Toledo event in the same calendar year. (Contact us directly to support this process.)
   
   
2. Defer your new entry to the same event in the following calendar year. (Contact us directly to support this process.)
   
   
3. Recoup your entry fee by transferring your race bib to another person who hasn’t yet signed up. The process is easily managed through your personal runsignup.com/profile online. Learn how: Video Tutorial

Refund Policy — Should an in-person event be cancelled at least 14 days prior to the event date, registrants may request a refund of 75% of their entry fee.

FUN RUN AGES 2-6: T-Shirt

DUATHLON AGES 6-9: T-Shirt

TRIATHLON AGES 6-9: T-Shirt

DUATHLON AGES 10-15: T-Shirt

TRIATHLON AGES 10-15: T-Shirt