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Las Vegas Kids Triathlon

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calendar_today 02 May, 2026 – 09 May, 2026

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About the Event

The Las Vegas Kids Triathlon has relocated to Cowabunga Canyon Water Park with the swim in the lazy river!  With over 200 kids, ages 6-17 crossing the finish line last year, get energized and join us for a unique race experience at the water park!
 

7055 S Fort Apache Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89148 
 
After swimming in the lazy river at Cowabunga Canyon Water Park, bike at Faiss Middle School, run around Wilbur and Theresa Faiss Park, and finish inside Cowabunga Canyon Water Park with a superhero from the Las Vegas Cause-Players Alliance honoring you with a finisher medal!
 
Triathlon participants will receive a full size triathlon event, free day pass to Cowabunga Canyon Water Park(good for race day and 2026 season), participation medal, souvenir wristband, race sticker, and cool race t-shirt.  Additional discounted passes for $20 each can be purchased for the whole family through registration.  Sign up by April 10, 2026 to guarantee this year's shirt.  Recycle Run for Fun participants will receive all the same, but recycled!

 

Race Ready Clinic and Triathlon Team


If you're new to triathlon and want to be prepared for race day, sign up for our Race Ready Club Clinic on Sunday, May 8, 2026, 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Participants will receive pointers on what to expect, practice transitions, work on bike handling, and much more in one evening!
 
Want the ultimate preparation for race day, sign up for our training group which includes almost a month of training in all the disciplines.  Novice or advanced athletes welcome.   We make it easy for families where siblings and even friends can train together.  Not only will participants have fun and condition for the race,  practices are designed to teach and challenge participants in all three disciplines of triathlon.

 

Race Day Schedule, Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:50am  Race Day Volunteer Meeting

6:00am  Park Check In Begins & Transition area opens for short/long course triathlon participants.
7:00am  Recycle Run for Fun Starts / Transition area closes and triathletes assemble at swim
7:05am  Short Course Triathlon Briefing, then start with the swim in the lazy river.
7:20am  Long Course Triathlon Briefing, then start with the swim in the lazy river.
8:30am  Awards / Transition opens for bike pickup

Age is determined by the the child's age on race day.

Training wheels, kick boards, and life vests WILL BE ALLOWED, but aerobars and headphones will NOT BE ALLOWED.

 

Parent & Participant Packet Pickup, Bike & Helmet Drop Off 

Friday, May 8, 2026


⏰ 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Pearland Street Circle (Between Cowabunga Canyon Water Park & Faiss Middle School)
🚗 Parking: Faiss Middle School


Important Details:

Other Packet Pickup Options:

 

Course Map

The 1 mile Recycle Run for Fun follows the same route as the short course run,
starting at the transition exit. 
Parents may run along side their child for the Recycle Run for Fun.

 

*Swim, Bike, and Run course are subject to change without notice.

Become a Volunteer! 

  1. A free single entry admission ticket to Cowabunga Canyon Water Park following the race at about 10:00am.
  2. Free morning packet pickup.
  3. Adult race shirt while supplies last.

The Las Vegas Kids Triathlon wouldn't be possible without the help of volunteers!

If you choose yes to volunteer during registration, be sure to sign up on our volunteer page right after registering your child.  The race will contact you about volunteering about 1-2 weeks prior to the race to confirm your volunteer spot.

Pre-Race Bike and Helmet Check 

Las Vegas Cyclery is our official bike store sponsor! Visit Las Vegas Cyclery for tune ups, bike rentals, bikes, and other bike service needs prior to race day!  

Las Vegas Cyclery

10575 Discovery Dr

Las Vegas, NV 89135

Please take you bike to a bike store for a helmet and bike check.  If your bike is deemed unsafe at packet pickup, race morning or occurring during the race, your child will not be able to participate.

All bikes must have two wheels and each wheel must have a working brake.  No motors are allowed.  Disc brakes are fine as are electronic shifters.  No fixies, unicycles, recumbents, e-bikes, or scooters.

 

Race With A Friend for School Fitness Funding

 

Awards

USA Triathlon rules state that age is determined by the child's age as of on race day.  Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in their race division.  Then, 3 places deep to both male and female finishers by their age in their division.  

Overall Short Course
Overall Long Course

Ages 6-11 Short Course Triathlon:    

Ages 10-15 Long Course Triathlon:    

Races Offered

Race Day Ready Clinic, (6-17)

May 02, 2026

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Distance — Race Day Ready Clinic (6-17)

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17:30

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$25.00

Las Vegas Kids Triathlon Club/Team Training Tu/Th/Sa, (7-17)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Las Vegas Kids Triathlon Club/Team Training Tu/Th/Sa (7-17)

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$95.00

Recycle Run For Fun (4-9)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Recycle Run For Fun (4-9)

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$45.00

Short Course Race, (6-11)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Short Course Race (6-11)

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Type — Running

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07:10

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$65.00

Long Course Race, (10-17)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Long Course Race (10-17)

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07:25

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$65.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Las Vegas.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 18.3° / 32.9°
wb_sunny 14.7° / 27.8°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.3 /
water_drop 18.9%

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