Citrus Youth Triathlon
Citrus County YMCA Triathlon Event
Kids can test their skills in this USAT-sanctioned triathlon in Fall 2026. For more info, click here.
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 3-6pm - Mandatory Packet Pickup and Bike Check-in
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 - Race Day
WHERE: Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA | 4127 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
COST: (non-refundable & non-transferable)
- Early Bird Registration: Aug. 31
- 1 Entry: $30 | 2 Entries: $50 | 3 Entries: $70
- Regular Registration: Oct. 8
- 1 Entry: $35 | 2 Entries: $60 | 3 Entries: $85
- Late Registration: Oct. 18
- 1 Entry: $45 | 2 Entries: $75 | 3 Entries: $105
- Valid USAT Membership REQUIRED for race participation. Athletes who do not have a valid USAT Membership will have one purchased for them at no additional charge.
AGE CATEGORIES
- Junior Division (born 2016-2021)
- Senior A Division (born 2011-2015)
- Tri4Fun (Any)
DISTANCES
- Junior Groups: 100 yd swim, 1.5 mi ride, 1/2 mi run
- Senior Groups: 200 yd swim, 3 mi ride, 1 mi run
Presented by:
Sponsorship Levels
- Logo or name on all marketing material: shirts, signage, maps, website and main event banner.
- Six free entries for Kids’ Triathlon participants.
- Option to provide promotional giveaways in event goodie bags (suggestions include water bottles, basic school supplies, athletic supplies).
- Included in social media before, during, and after event.
- 10’x10’ vendor space to promote business the day of event.
- Logo on all athlete bags.
- Personalized business logo/sign around course.
- Name/logo on shirts, signage, website and main event banner.
- Four free entries for Kids’ Triathlon participants.
- Option to provide promotional giveaways in event goodie bags (suggestions include water bottles, basic school supplies, athletic supplies).
- Included in social media before, during, and after event.
- 10’x10’ vendor space to promote business the day of event.
- Name/logo on shirts, signage, website and main event banner.
- One free Kids’ Triathlon entry.
- Option to provide promotional giveaways in event goodie bags (suggestions include water bottles, basic school supplies, athletic supplies).
- 10’x10’ vendor space to promote business the day of event.
- Name/logo on shirt, website and event banner.
- Option to provide promotional giveaways in event goodie bags (suggestions include water bottles, basic school supplies, athletic supplies).
- 10’x10’ vendor space to promote business the day of event.
Event Schedule
Athletes are required to bring a swimsuit, goggles, running shoes, bicycle and helmet to participate. All participants will receive an event t-shirt, swim cap, goodie bag and participation medal.
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at 3 - 6pm
- MANDATORY packet pickup and bike check-in
- Check-In, Race Registration
- Parent Course Walking Clinics at 3:30, 4:30 & 5:30pm
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 - Race Day
- 7 am: Race Central Opens for Senior Check-In
- 7:45 am: Senior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)
- 8 am: Senior Starts (Born 2011-2015)
- 9 am: Senior Awards Ceremony Break
- 9 am: Junior Parking Access & Check-in Opens
- 9:45 am: Junior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)
- 10 am: All Juniors Start (2016-2021)
- 10 am: Tri4Fun Start*
- 11:30 am: Junior Awards Ceremony (time is approximate)
*Tri4Fun participants must arrive and stay on-site based on the Junior schedule.
Awards
Awards are given to the Top 3 Male & Female Children in each Year's Age Group. (5-15). Tri4Fun participants get a finisher's medal upon completion.
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