YMCA Kids Tri

Calling all children AGES 3-12 who want to stay fit this summer and give it a "tri" at the annual  Kids Tri.

Ages 9-12: Advanced
Swim 100 yards (4 lengths). Bike 1.1 miles. Run 1/2 mile
Ages 7-8: Sprint
Swim 50 yards (2 lengths). Bike 1.1 mile. Run 1/4 mile
Ages 5-6: Beginner
Swim 25 yards (1 length). Bike 1/2 mile. Run .2 miles
Ages 3-4: Tiny Sprint
Swim 20 yards (family pool along the wall). Bike 1/4 mile. Run .1 miles
For the 3-4 age group: 1 parent/caregiver is allowed in the pool with the child

For all age groups: Flotation devices are welcome to be used during the swim portion. Lifeguards will also be present and available to help.

Ages 7-12 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47063446
Ages 5-6 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755625
Ages 3-4 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755678

$25 through June 30
$30 through July 11

Children will have the opportunity to swim in the pool, bike down Mason Street and run across fields behind the Y in this beginner-friendly event. All of the proceeds from the event directly support the Y’s Annual Campaign. The Annual Campaign helps support several programs at our local YMCA including our Financial Assistance Program that helps subsidize Y membership and program costs for people in our community, our food program that helps serve an average of 700 meals each week to kids in our community, and our LIVESTRONG program that helps over 100 cancer survivors annually regain their strength and confidence after treatment.

The exact start time of the race will depend on age groups and registration numbers. No two age groups will be in the transition area or pool area at the same time to eliminate crowds. We will email out the exact start times and the timeline for each age group the week of the race. Here are tentative start times by age group: 

Ages 9-12: Advanced
The transition area opens around 7:30 am. The race starts around 8:00 am and the transition area will re-open around 8:30 am

Ages 7-8: Sprint
The transition area opens around 8:30 am. The race starts around 8:45 am and the transition area will re-open 9:30 am

Ages 5-6: Beginner
The transition area opens around 9:30 am. The race starts around 9:45 am and the transition area will re-open 10:30 am

Ages 3-4: Tiny Sprint
The transition area opens around 10:30 am. The race starts around 10:40 am and the transition area will re-open 11:00 am

The YMCA Kids Tri brings an exciting race distance to Onalaska, Wisconsin on July 11, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!