Press Release
In association with youth and junior triathlon coaching specialists Palmetto TRIbe, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) will host its annual Youth Triathlon on Saturday, July 30th at James Island County Park. The event is open to ages 7 to 15.
The multi-sport event will be held on a well-monitored course within James Island County Park and the swimming portion will take place in the park's lake. After the swim, participants will traverse the shaded paths and roads inside the park for the bike and run segments of the race.
The registration fee for the race is $50. Preregistration is required and ends Monday, July 25th.
The race will begin at 7:15 am The course is contained inside the park and the open-water swim will be monitored by CCPRC's safety and lifeguarding teams. Distances will vary based on the age of participants. Ages 11-15 will complete a 200-yard swim, a 6-mile bike, and a 2-mile run. Ages 7-10 will complete a 100-yard swim, 3-mile bike, and a 1-mile run.
Palmetto TRIbe coaches and the Charleston County Parks safety team will conduct a Youth Tri Swim Clinic on July 25th at James Island County Park for an additional fee. The clinic is from 6-7 pm and is $20 per participant. This is an excellent opportunity for participants to become more familiar with the actual swim course before the event. For more information on the clinic or to register, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Youth Triathlon race registration also includes a t-shirt, finisher medal, post race food, and free entry to the Splash Zone Waterpark on race day. Finisher medal must be presented to gain entry.
Packet pick-up will be held on-site on race day from 6 -7 am. An awards ceremony will be held on-site post-race. Participants are required to bring their own pre-filled water bottles. Water stations will be set up on course but with limited service.
Bibs are required. Body marking will not be offered. Bikes should be race-ready. On-site emergency bike repair will be available.
For more information on the Youth Triathlon or the Youth Tri Swim Clinic, or to register for these events, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843-795-4386.
