Race Information

Kiwanis Youth Introduction to Triathlon
Lansdale, PA - Saturday June 21, 2008
Age 7-10: 50 Meter Pool Swim~1 Mile Bike~1/4 Mile Run
Age 11-12: 100 Meter Pool Swim~2 Mile Bike~1/2 Mile Run


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RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS
If you have not registered, and would still like to participate, please show up at race site prior to race start and sign up in person.
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Event Summary
The race is designed to introduce youth to triathlons. This should be a fun exercise and not a high stress event.  The race is limited to 100 registrants.  It is open to kids aged 7-12.  Unfortunately, we are not prepared for challenged youth.  The race organizer is Hal Kodikian and you can contact him at hal@rental-world.com.  Results will be posted on the website after the event. Trophies will be mailed.
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Awards
  • Boys Age Groups (Top 3 in each)
    • 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
  • Girls Age Groups (Top 3 in each)
    • 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
  • Awards will be given at 11:15
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Amenities
  • Food and drinks available for all participants and their families/friends.
  • Giveaways:  t-shirts and water.
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Course

Swim:
Aged 7-10 = 50 meter indoor pool start.
Aged 11-12 = 100 meter indoor pool start.

Bike:
Aged 7-10 = 1 mile on paved surface.
Aged 11-12 = 2 miles on paved surface.

Run:
Aged 7-10 = 1/4 mile on paved surface.
Aged 11-12 =  1/2 mile on paved surface.
 
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Course Maps

Swim

Bike, Run, Transition

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Lodging
Best Western - Kulpsville, PA (15 minute drive to North Penn High School)
1750 Sumneytown Pike
Kulpsville, PA  19443
1-215-368-3800
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Directions
North Penn High School is located at 1340 Valley forge Road, Lansdale, PA.

Take the Lansdale exit off the PA Turnpike N.E. Extension. 

FROM PHILADELHIA AND THE SOUTH

  • Merge onto I-76 W toward VALLEY FORGE. 12.6 miles
  • Merge onto I-476 N via EXIT 331B toward PLYMOUTH MTG (Portions toll). 14.7 miles 
  • Take the PA-63 exit- EXIT 31- toward LANSDALE. 0.5 miles
  • Take the PA-63 E ramp 
  • Turn Left onto SUMNEYTOWN PIKE / PA-63. Continue to follow PA-63.
  • Turn Left onto Valley Forge Road.
  • End at 1340 Valley Forge Road, Turn left into parking lot.

 FROM ALLENTOWN AND THE NORTH

  • Merge onto I-476 S toward PHILADELPHIA AND SOUTH (Portions toll). 26.7 miles
  • Take the PA-63 exit- EXIT 31- toward LANSDALE. 0.7 miles
  • Take the PA-63 E ramp
  • Turn Left onto SUMNEYTOWN PIKE / PA-63. Continue to follow PA-63.
  • Turn Left onto Valley Forge Road.
  • End at 1340 Valley Forge Road, Turn left into parking lot.

 FROM DOYLESTOWN

  • Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto E BUTLER AVE / US-202. Continue to follow US-202. 4.8 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto COUNTY LINE RD. 2.1 miles
  • Turn LEFT onto LINE LEXINGTON RD. <0.1 miles
  • Turn LEFT onto BETHLEHEM PIKE / PA-309.
  • Turn right onto Broad Street. 
  • Turn right onto Main Street in Lansdale.
  • Turn left onto Valley Forge Road.
  • End at 1340 Valley Forge Road, Turn right into parking lot.
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Race Itinerary
Saturday June 21, 2008
  • 7:00am - 7:30am prompt - late registrations in person.  Closes at 7:30am prompt.  Entries limited to 100.
  • 7:00am -7:45am - BIKE AND HELMET mandatory inspections.  Please have all equipment ready prior to arrival.  Click here for checklist.
  • 7:00am – 7:45am - Transition area opened.  Packet pickup.  Body marking.
  • 7:30am - Mandatory pre-race meeting in the gymnasium.
  • Approximate times on the swim starts after the first wave listed below.  Subject to change.  All swimmers, please be ready by 8:00am to be called for your respective swim starts. 
  • 8:15am - Swim - 1st Wave.  11-12 year olds. 
  • 8:30am - Swim - 2nd Wave.  9-10 year olds.
  • 8:45am - Swim - 3rd Wave.  7-8 year olds. 
  • Completion by 10:30.
  • Awards will be given at 11:15.
  • Results posted on website.
  • Awards mailed.
Race director/management may alter any part or distance of the event as dictated by event day conditions, such as weather.
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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for this event.
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Rules
For USAT rules, please click here.
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