Pre Race Communication and Information

On the Monday prior to TRi KiDS Burlington a “RACE WEEKEND GUIDE” will be sent to all registered participants. The Guide covers final details for race weekend and includes parking suggestions, set-up times, course information, race kit pick up instructions….and much more. The Guide is sent to the email address provided at registration and it will also be posted on our home page under the News section. Please review the Guide as it contains very important information.

We post all information related to the events on the website, Facebook and Twitter and keep it up to date. We also recommend checking our FAQ page and the Rules for Safety page. We are confident your questions will be answered with these resources.

Race Kit Pickup

Date: Saturday, June 10th

Location: Nelson Park Arena, 4235 New Street, Burlington

Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm

We encourage all athletes to pick up their race kits on Saturday and attend an orientation session. Wave times are posted at race kit pickup.  Please do not contact us in advance for wave times.

Orientation Sessions

Orientation sessions are approximately 45 minutes in length and include a course overview. Attend the session of your choice during Race Kit Pickup on June 10th.

Times: 12:00pm & 1:00pm

The busiest time at race kit pickup is just prior to an orientation.

Race Day

Race day kit pickup will open at 7:30 am for those unable to attend on Saturday. The first wave of 3-5 year olds will start at 8:30am. Arrival times for all age groups will be posted in the Guide. Wave times for all ages will be posted at race kit pickup.

The event will run rain or shine. See the FAQ page for details.

Course Description

Click on the RACEPOINT logo to link to the interactive map for TRi KiDS Burlington.  The interactive map allows you to view the course for each age group.  Hover over the icons for more information.

Age Group	Bib Colour	Swim	Bike	Run
3 to 5	yellow	15m	500 m	125 m
6 - 7	red	25m (1/2 length)	1 km (1 loop)	500 m (1 lap)
8 - 9	blue	50m (1 length)	3 km (3 loops)	1 km (2 laps)
10 - 11	orange	100m (2 lengths)	5 km (5 loops)	2 km (4 laps)
12 - 13	green	200m (4 lengths)	7 km (7 loops)	2.5 km (5 laps)

Above is the distance chart for TRi KiDS Burlington. Please note that distances may change if necessary and age group distances will vary at each race venue. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer the 14-15 age group at Burlington due to facility constraints.

Swim

The swim takes place in the 50 meter outdoor Nelson Pool.  Lifeguards will be on deck at all times.

• There will be a maximum of 10 athletes per wave. Athletes will swim two per lane.
• The swim will start in the water (no diving or jumping).
• One parent or guardian (16 years +) must accompany athletes in the 3-5 age group in the water (swim takes place in shallow end only for this age group) and on foot for the bike and run.
• Athletes 3-5 years may use water wings, puddle jumpers or a life jacket.
• Life jackets are offered so that athletes feel 100% comfortable swimming in this environment. The life jacket is not intended as an aid for non-swimmers. It is not a requirement for athletes to continuously swim their designated distance. Resting by using the lane ropes or side walls is permitted and encouraged.
• Life jackets will be offered and supplied for all age groups.
• Contact us with special requests for the swim portion.

Special Policies for 6-7 Year Olds in the Burlington Event

All athletes in the 6-7 age group will be required to wear a CSA-certified life jacket. You will be permitted to bring your own or the City will provide one to you.

Special Policies for 8-9 & 10-11 Year Olds in the Burlington Event

All athletes in the 8-9 and 10-11 age groups will be required to complete a 25m swim test in advance of their race. If you would like to complete the swim test, please arrive at the yellow wave calling tent between 9:50am and 10:30am to be marshalled for the swim test. All athletes will be required at arrive at the swim test by 10:30am to allow enough time for setting up the 8-9 age group. The first wave of 8-9 year olds will begin swimming at 11:10am.

If an athlete chooses not to complete the swim test during the allocated period or fails the swim test, they will be required to wear a CSA-certified life jacket (provided by the City or you) during the swim portion of the event.

We are unable to provide exceptions to either of the above policies as they are mandated by the City of Burlington.

Bike

The bike course is a 1 km loop on a vehicle free road within the park. The road is paved and flat. Older age groups will do multiple loops to complete their respective distance.

Run

The run course takes athletes around the perimeter of the soccer field. The run is a 500 meter ‘track’ entirely on grass. Athletes will complete the required number of laps to achieve their respective distance. There will be one water station set up for all age groups.  The older age groups will pass the water station several times.