Get your kids ready for the annual TOUGHKids Triathlon! Join us on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 as we host this exciting event in the stunning Lake Welch at Harriman State Park in Stony Point, NY, as part of the huge TOUGHMAN Triathlon weekend festival.
4 – 6 years old:
Swim 20 yards, Bike 1 mile (1 loop), Run 100 yards
1 helper allowed
7 – 8 years old and 9 – 10 years old:
Swim 100 yards, Bike 2 miles (2 loops), Run 0.5 miles
11- 14 years old and TOUGHTeen:
Swim 200 yards, Bike 4 miles (4 loops), Run 1 mile
Entry fees, schedule, and registration policy for our series races are set on a per-race basis. Please visit the individual race website for more information.
Individual $50
THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Friday, September 13: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. All Races Bag Pickup at the Registration Tent, Lake Welch, Harrison State Park
Saturday, September 14: 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. at the Registration Tent, Lake Welch, Harrison State Park
Parents must sign a waiver for each of their children’s racing, therefore you cannot pick up anyone’s else packet.
Parents need PHOTO ID to collect children’s packets along with the child’s USA Triathlon membership card, if they own one. If you lost the card or it has expired, print a copy or renewal receipt at usatriathlon.org.
Each participant will receive a goody bag and a T-shirt. You will receive the T-shirt size you ordered. We will gladly swap sizes AFTER registration closes. Stop by the Race Info Tent 9:30 am – 1:00 pm to exchange your shirt.
You must be at least 4 years old and under 15 years old to participate in this race. Children’s ages will be determined based on their age on race day December 31, 2024 so they may be in an older age group than the age they are on race day.
All TOUGHKids series’ races including the Championship Event are USAT sanctioned and will therefore follow USAT Competitive Rules. Those include but are not limited to:
– Each athlete must be USAT Insured – see next section for more details
– Athletes will race according to their age as of December 31st that year
– No floatation devices of any kind are permitted during the swim
– Once transition closes only athletes and race officials my enter the area until the last participant has completed the bike and is on to the run course
– All athletes must wear a helmet approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission during the bike portion. No time trial or “aero” helmets allowed
– Helmets must be fastened before mounting the bicycle and remain fastened until the participant has completely dismounted; NO Aero helmets are allowed.
– Aero bars, disk wheels and/or solid wheel cover are NOT permitted
– Cyclists must ride in safe manner, which includes riding in the right lane, keeping two bike lengths between the person in front of them, and passing on the left only
For a complete list of USA Triathlon’s Youth Rules please visit their site.
You have two options during registration to obtain the mandatory USAT insurance coverage.
1. Purchase or renew your child’s annual membership for $15 (if your child’s membership expires before race day you will need to renew it during the race registration on Active).
2. Purchase a 1-day membership for $10 on USAT’s site
There are no refunds. If your child is unable to participate for whatever reason please contact us before September 1 to make arrangements.
Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Overall Boys AND Girls in each age group: 4-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 , and TOUGHTeen
A parent or guardian must sign the USAT waiver at pick up if you are under 18 years old and you must bring your USAT Youth Card (if a member) or you will pay $10.
There are no entry transfers or substitutions. Participants who swap or sell their race number without going through the race management, will not be allowed to race and lose all entry fees as well as be subject to disciplinary action by USAT.
Steps to Print a temporary USAT card for current USAT members:
1. Go to: usatriathlon.org
2. Login using your email address and password (top left-hand corner homepage)
3. Click on “My Account” on the right side of the page
4. Once the page loads click on “Print Temporary Card” (the 7th link on left-hand side of page)
