Running Kids Belle Isle Youth Run Series - Jun 28th, Jul 26th, Aug 16th

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Saturday - May 31st - Little-Big Adventure #2 - Lake Crabtree Park (Raleigh)

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Saturday - Apr 26th - Little-Big

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Race Information

Read below for information on: age groups, distances, race series information, and general race information

Running and Triathlon racing is a fun way to exercise. Through these races you will be improving your skills, endurance, and fitness.

Scheduled running, triathlon, and adventure races will be in different locations.

Each event will feature a different event t-shirts or cool giveaway for each participant.   Sponsors have giveaways for everyone too!

All participants will receive ribbons and the top 3 boys and girls in each age group will receive medals. Additionally, larger giveaways from our sponsors can be won by anyone during the awards ceremony.

Age Groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15 (all kids will compete at their age on race day)

Racing distances will vary by age group.

Running Races:

• Age Groups 5 - 8 will run      1 mile

• Age Groups 9 - 15 will run    2 mile

Triathlon Races:         Swim      Bike      Run

• Age Groups 5 - 8      50 m     2 mile     .75 mile

• Age Groups 9 - 15    150 m   4 mile     1.5 mile

Post race clinics and educational information on health, fitness, and nutrition will be presented at some events.

TRANSITION AREA FOR TRIATHLONS 

The transition area is the place where the athlete transitions between the swim & bike then bike & run. Upon completion of the swim the athlete moves directly to the transition area to put on shoes, bike helmet, and to get their bikes. Upon completion of the bike, the athlete goes back to their area in the transition area to drop off the bike and helmet and to prepare for the run.  All transition occurs in the transition area so it is important that you have all the equipment you need for the bike and run.

Triathlon Race Equipment Checklist:

Swim:                          Bike:                                  Run: 

swim suit                     helmet (certified)           running shoes

towel                             bike                                  socks

goggles                          filled water bottle          race # must be visible at finish

swim cap                                                                race number on shirt

                                      sunglasses (optional)      shorts (optional)

• Arrive early enough to ensure your gear is set-up at the transition area.

• Go to the transition area and find a spot (usually first come first serve).

• Set out all of your gear.

SERIES INFORMATION

All 3 of the Summer Running Events make up the Running Kids Running Series

SERIES POINT SYSTEM

• 1 point for each running event you participate in

• 3 points for placing 1st in your age group by gender

• 2 points for placing 2nd in your age group by gender

• 1 point for placing 3rd in your age group by gender

SERIES AWARDS: The boy and girl athlete in each age group with the highest number of points at the end of the summer series will receive a trophy as the Running Series Champion.  In the event of a tie, finish times will decide winner. The website will publish the series leaders throughout the summer. 

GENERAL RACE INFORMATION

• AWARDS : All participants will receive ribbons and the top 3 boys and girls in each age group will receive medals. Additionally, all participants will receive race and sponsor giveaways to include premium items, discount coupons, and gift certificates. Large Sponsor Giveaways will be raffled off at each event.

• All event instructions will be given at 8:15 am for a running event and 8:10 am for a triathlon or adventure race. For all triathlon events, you must have the transition area set up prior to 8:00am .

• Race day registration and final packet pick-up is 7:00 - 8:00 am prior to event. Add $5 for race day registration.

• Swimming Note: children must be able to complete the triathlon swim distance without assistance. (swimmers may rest as needed)

• Parents can run with younger children (typically 5-8) as long as they do not provide an advantage. 

• INSURANCE - We are going to continue using an annual policy with McKay Insurance to cover all Running Kids events & programs.  Therefore, you will not need to purchase an annual membership with USAT in order to participate in any events.

INTERESTING RACING FACTS:

• Competitive running started in 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece. Wow, that's a long time ago!

• The first bicycle was developed in France in 1790 and had no pedals so people had to use their feet to push off the ground and coast for a little while on the wheels and then push off the ground again. Pedals were added in 1834.

• The first official bike race in America was in 1878.

• People from all around the world have been swimming for many thousands of years. However, it wasn't until the mid-1800's that the much faster free-style or "crawl" stroke was introduced in swimming competitions.

• The first known swim-bike-run triathlons were held in San Diego, California in 1974.

• The first triathlon races for children began in 1985.