Kids Triathlon - South Bend | South Bend, IN, United States

About the Event

A fun and challenging triathlon for your little ones to compete in! Open to children ages 5-14, kids will swim, bike, and run their way to the finish line. After crossing the finish line, enjoy activities inside the track, support and congratulate fellow racers, and attend the awards ceremony for the top winners of each age division.

The SBVPA 2026 Kids Triathlon promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for children throughout the entire northern Indiana region featuring a 50 yard swim*, 1 mile bike ride, and 1/2 mile run. There will be one swimmer per lane, per wave and lifeguards will be on duty and in the water to ensure the safety of all participants. For ages 5-8, one guardian per swimmer is allowed on the pool deck.

No refunds for this event. Proceeds will benefit South Bend Venues Parks & Arts Youth Scholarship Program.

*Age groups 5 - 6, 7- 8 will be participating in a 25 yard swim.

Scholarships Available

Scholarships for the 2026 Kids Triathlon are available. Please visit sbvpa.org/scholarships for more information about South Bend Venues Parks & Arts Youth Scholarships.

Safety Information

Children of all ages and abilities are able to use flotation devices and training wheels in the 2026 Kids Triathlon. For safety, refrain from using inflatable life jackets and water wings. There will be coastguard-approved life jackets provided by South Bend Venues Parks & Arts.

For the biking portion of the triathlon, helmets will be required for all ages.

Awards

At the end of the running portion, each athlete will receive a medal after crossing the finish line. The top 6 athletes in each age group will receive a trophy.

Please note that early bird registration will end May 31 at 11:59pm and the 2026 Kids Triathlon will cost $30/participant starting June 1.

Rain date is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Deadline to guarantee t-shirt is June 30, 2026.

Races Offered

11 - 12 Years Old

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 11 - 12 Years Old

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Type — Multisports

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09:00

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$25.00

13 - 14 Years Old

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13 - 14 Years Old

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Type — Multisports

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09:00

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$25.00

5 - 6 Years Old

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 5 - 6 Years Old

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Type — Multisports

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09:00

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$25.00

7 - 8 Years Old

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 7 - 8 Years Old

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Type — Multisports

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09:00

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$25.00

9 - 10 Years Old

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 9 - 10 Years Old

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Type — Multisports

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in South Bend.

thermostat Temperature

18.1° / 28.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.5° / 28.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 55m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:25

nightlight Sunset

21:15

About South Bend

Learn more about the host city, South Bend.

South Bend is in Northern Indiana. The city's name is drawn from the fact that it's situated on the southernmost bend in the St. Joseph River. Together with neighboring Mishawaka they form a continuous urban area of about 325,000 (2020). South Bend is the home of the University of Notre Dame, but is also the former home of many large companies such as Studebaker, Oliver Chilled Plow, and Singer.