Not So Scary Triathlon
About this race
Think a triathlon sounds intimidating? Think again!
The Not So Scary Triathlon is the perfect introduction to the world of multisport racing — designed specifically for kids ages 4 to 15! Whether your child is a seasoned young athlete or lacing up for their very first race, this event is built to be fun, exciting, and — you guessed it — not so scary at all.
Race distance varies by age:
4 - 6 years: swim 50m, 0.5mi bike, 0.3mi run
7 - 8 years: swim 50m, 1.3mi bike, 0.7mi run
9 - 10 years: swim 100m, 2.6mi bike, 0.7mi run
11 - 12 years: swim 200m, 3.9mi bike, 1.5mi run
13 -15 years: swim 200m, 5.2mi bike, 1.5mi run
Why Sign Up?
✅ Age-appropriate distances for every racer
✅ First-timers and beginners warmly welcomed
✅ Safe, supportive, community atmosphere
✅ Three sports, one unforgettable experience
✅ Memories (and bragging rights) that last all year
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Triathlon
Not So Scary Triathlon
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Gainesville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:37 AM and sets at 6:48 PM local time (EDT) in Gainesville on October 25, 2026 — 11h 11m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 56 Gainesville events
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