Young Athletes Triathlon Set for May 20th

Calling all aspiring triathletes, ages 8 to 12! You can swim, bike and run your way to the finish at the sixth annual Half-Pint Triathlon on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road.

Register now for this fun annual event at ξwww.wcparksandrec.com, activity #9209.ξ The Half Pint Triathlon is presented by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department. Only the first 100 entrants will be accepted. The entry fee is $20 per child, payable with registration forms.

Athletes will be divided into two age groups: Juniors, ages 8-9, and Seniors, ages 10-12 (age as of race day). Juniors will swim 50 meters in the pool, bike 1.5 miles and run 0.5 miles. Senior entrants will swim 100 meters, bike three miles and run one mile. ξEach child will receive an official triathlon medal and t-shirt.

Children must be accompanied by parents, and all racers are required to wear appropriate swim wear in the pool and shoes while biking and running.ξ Each child should bring a bicycle and a helmet to the event. Packet pick-up is Friday, May 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex. Race check-in begins Saturday, May 20 at 6:00 a.m. with a transition area meeting at 7:00 a.m. for racers and parents, followed by a race time of 7:30 a.m. Parents, bring your cameras for award-winning photo opportunities!

For additional questions contact Whitney Osborne at (615) 302-0971, ext. 2214.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community.ξ Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com.