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Marin County Triathlon and Duathlon: Kids and Family Relay


  • McNear’s Beach County Park 201 Cantera Way San Rafael, CA, 94901 United States (map)

For the Kids’ Triathlon, any child under 13 years old (on race day) is invited to participate. Family Relays can be with two or three kids under 13 years old or one adult and one or two kids. Kids should be able to complete the swim distance for their age group (See Course Description) and to ride a bike.

Goodies: All participants will receive a race t-shirt, race bag with goodies inside, a bib number, a bike number, a swim cap, a finisher’s medal & a water bottle.

Timing: The Kids Races are not timed.

Beneficiaries: Donated to the event’s designated charities.

Triathlon: The Kids’ Triathlon will be held in the format of swim, bike, & then run. Age groups will start at their designated time. He/she will first swim in the pool or in the bay, will then immediately go to the Transition Area. The Transition Area is where the kids will retrieve their bikes, put on their helmets, shoes and any other clothing. They will bike through the bike course and return to the Transition Area to drop off their bikes. They will then run the run course until they reach the finish line. All courses stay within McNear’s Beach County Park.

Start Times: Start times are determined by age group. We will be starting the triathlon with the oldest age group, 10-12. About 12:15 pm, we will proceed with the next age group, 7-9. After the 6 & under age group, we will have the Family Relay. Before the 6 & Under age group, there will one more group of kids (starting in the pool). The Kids Races are not timed.

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Marin County Triathlon and Duathlon