TRi KiDS Race Distances

YEAR OF BIRTH is used to place athletes in the appropriate age group. The athlete’s age on race day is not used for age group assignment. As an example, all athletes turning 8 in 2023, whether their birthday is in January or December, will be placed in the 8-9 age group. If you feel your child is not ready to be in the age category based on this criteria please contact us by email.

See Age Group Assignments page.

Sample Distance Chart for all Age Groups

Athletes swim, bike, then run.

The swim, bike and run distances vary at each race venue. The chart below can be used as a guideline, showing the maximum distances.

Due to course safety concerns, not all races will have the 14-15 year old age category available.

* The pool length at TRi KiDS Burlington is 50m.

Distances specific to each race venue can be found on each event page.

Age Group	Year of Birth	Bib Colour	Swim	Bike	Run
3 - 5	2020, 2019 and 2018	yellow	20 m	500 m	100 m
6 - 7	2017 and 2016	red	25 m	1.5 km	500 m
8 - 9	2015 and 2014	blue	75 m*	3 km	1 km
10 - 11	2013 and 2012	orange	100 m	5 km	2 km
12 - 13	2011 and 2010	green	200 m	8 km	2.5 km
14 - 15	2009 and 2008	black	300 m	9 km	2.5 km

This was the second year that our children have participated in the Burlington Triathlon and this year was another OUTSTANDING year. My husband and I have been so incredibly impressed with your events – the professionalism – the overall vibe of the events are so positive and encouraging…a huge thank you for running these events and encouraging athletes of all abilities to participate, have fun and succeed! You should feel really great about the work you do – it goes a long way to building confidence and esteem in many, many children. So again – a huge thanks – and a special shout-out to all the amazing volunteers too!

This was our family’s first time participating in a triathlon but we’ve participated in many events of different varieties and I must tell you, this was such a marvelously run event I am simply in awe. Such attention to so many details to make everything run smoothly, and such terrific staff/volunteers to ensure every kid had a positive experience. Planning and organization, enthusiasm and good humour, all played a role in making the whole event enjoyable for participants and spectators alike.

I just wanted to send you a note to thank you for putting on such a wonderful event! We cannot say enough about our experience yesterday – it was so well organized! The highlight was to be able to cheer on and encourage not only our daughter, but all of the children who participated. It was very rewarding to see so many children out being active and to see the enthusiasm, pride, and the satisfaction of such an accomplishment on their faces (and those of parents). I will never forget the image of watching my daughter come across the finish line and the pride I felt! Thank you for bringing this event to BC!

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