YMCA Summer Triathlon Series for Kids Returns in 2024 Presented by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The Woodlands Family YMCA is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Summer Triathlon Series for Kids and Teens, will once again be Presented by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands. For more than 20 years, the YMCA has hosted the Annual Kids Triathlon. Due to the popularity of this race, we are providing youth additional opportunities to enjoy the sports of swimming, biking and running. With the opening of the new Aquatic Center at the Holcomb Family YMCA, the former Kids Duathlon will now be a Kids Triathlon in 2024!!

“We are extremely grateful for the generosity and support of Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands as the Presenting Sponsor,” said Blake Kelly, YMCA Community Development Director. “The YMCA Summer Triathlon Series will benefit the YMCA’s Annual Campaign, which ensures everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y. Proceeds from the event will help us to create a stronger community, double the impact, and bring about meaningful change. Swim/Bike/Run for a CAUSE.”

“Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands is proud to participate in the YMCA Kid’s Triathlon Series,” said Jenny Bailey, Community Liaison at Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands. “Each event will give more kids the opportunity to participate in a fun competitive triathlon. We are excited that the YMCA is continuing the series in 2024 and that we can contribute to such a worthy cause.”

Swim+Bike+Run = FUN! Triathlons are an exciting sport for children because it involves three activities that every child enjoys – swimming, cycling and running. Start time for both races will be 7:30 a.m. The specific dates and locations for the Race Series are listed below.

- - May 18: YMCA Kids Triathlon, for Ages 7 – 15. Swim/Bike/Run format at the Holcomb Family YMCA in The Falls of Imperial Oaks in Spring. For more info contact andrew.sommella@ymcahouston.org.
- - July 20: YMCA Kids Triathlon, for Ages 6 – 13. Swim/Bike/Run format at the Branch Crossing YMCA in The Woodlands. For more info contact aaron.folds@ymcahouston.org.

Boys and girls will compete separately in their age groups. The top three finishers, male and female, in each age group will receive a special award. All participants will receive a goodie bag, T-shirt and finisher medal. Post-race activities will include refreshments, face art, bubble station, music, games, photo booth, awards ceremony and sponsor booths. Breakfast, Coffee and Concessions will be available for purchase.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, Alight Solutions, The Woodlands Township and SelecTRI. Sponsor and volunteer opportunities are still available. For more information contact Blake Kelly, at 281-367-9622 or blake.kelly@ymcahouston.org.

Make plans now to participate in the YMCA Summer Triathlon Series for Kids. Registration is now open for both races. Register Early. Limited Space Available. NEW this year!!! Register for Both at the same time – BUNDLE and SAVE. For more information and online registration visit https://ymcahouston.org/kids-race-series

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