The Bellingham Youth Triathlon has been initiating kids to the sport of triathlon since 1999. We work hard to create an environment of accomplishment for everyone involved. Each participant is awarded a medal as they cross the finish line, we encourage everyone to stay for the prize drawing at the finish where pretty much everyone wins something fun.
July 28, 2024
Location
Arne Hanna Aquatic Center (1114 Potter St.)
Registration
- Division 1 (ages 11-13)
- Division 1 Relay (ages 11-3)
- Division 2 (ages -9-10)
- Division 2 Relay (ages 9-10)
- Division 3 (ages 5-8)
- Division 3 Relay (ages 5-8)
*Please note: This program is not eligible for a refund or a transfer.
*Events are limited to 50 participants.
*Relay Teams add an additional $5.00
Registration Opens April 1, 2024
Race Distance and Start Time
Division 1: Ages 11-13, Swim 200 yards, Bike 3 miles, Run 1 mile
Start 9:00 a.m.
Division 2: Ages 9-10, Swim100 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 1/2 mile
Start 10:00 a.m.
Division 3: Ages 6-8, Swim 50 yards, Bike 1 miles, Run 1/4 mile
Start 11:00 a.m.
Maps
Volunteer
Please Contact Patrick Ulinski at (360) 778-7000 or e-mail plulinski@cob.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Do participants need to be able to swim unassisted?
Yes. Participants may not use any type of floatation. They may rest as needed on the wall or lane lines provided they do not use either to make forward progress.
What is the swim like?
The swim is in the 25 yard, Arne Hanna Aquatic Center Pool. Participants will start in waves of up to 8 every 10 seconds and circle swim until they have finished. Participants must complete the swim unaided.
What is the bike like?
The bike course has been re-mapped for the youth tri (see here!) Beginning in 2023, riders will follow the route here and will NOT exit the complex onto Puget St and down around Geri Fields. Rather, participants will do either 2, 4 or 6 laps around the civic athletic complex blocks while mostly avoiding high traffic roads but achieving the same mileage as before.
We work hard to make the course safe for participants and traffic alike. The course is well marked and volunteers are stationed at every corner with traffic signs and orange safety vests.”
What is the run like?
The run is 1 to 4 laps, depending on the division, in a course set up in the fields next to the pool.
What is the transition like?
The transition area is directly outside the front doors of the pool. We ask participants to walk into and out of the transition area. We ask parents to be mindful of other parents kids and to give them a respectful berth.
When are results/awards?
Results will follow the completion of the last race (approximately 11:45 am). All participants are urged to attend; we get lots of cool stuff.
What are the prizes?
Prizes were donated by local companies.
Is there a time limit?
Participants must finish before the next race starts.
Resources
Contacts
Patrick Ulinski
Recreation Coordinator
(360) 778-7000
plulinski@cob.org
