Kids Triathlon Training

Category: Fitness and Wellness

Location: Dorothy and Herman Poliakoff Athletic Pavilion

Staff Contact: Emily Russell: 704-944-6833 or [email protected]

Session: 2026 Spring Programs

Dates: March 21, 2026 - May 2, 2026

No Class Dates: No class on 4/4 and 4/11.

Location: Dorothy and Herman Poliakoff Athletic Pavilion

Prepare your LJCC Kids Triathlon participants for Race Day 2026 by getting them comfortable with all parts of the race: Swimming / Biking / Running / Transitioning. 

OVERVIEW & RUNNING DAY - Saturday, March 21
Meet the participants, go through the course of the triathlon, talk about transition between stages, talk about running distance, purpose of warm up and types of running drills to improve performance. Kids will run around the track and work on the soccer field.
Equipment needed: Running shoes, water.

SWIM DAY - Saturday, March 28
We'll talk about water safety and how it will be on the race day. Kids will swim one-by-one or in pairs and will be timed.
Equipment needed: Bathing suit, goggles, towel, water. 

SWIM DAY & TRANSITION - Saturday, April 18
We will continue our discussion on water safety and do a mock swim start and lap. Kids will then learn about the transtition beween the swim and the bike. 
Equipment needed: Bike, helmet, shoes, towel, water. 

BIKING DAY -  Saturday, April 25
We will talk about safety, the route, and how to train for the race. Kids will ride through an obstacle course in the pavilion; then complete a longer ride around the track.
Equipment needed: Bike, helmet, shoes, water. 

RUNNING & BIKE DAY - Saturday, May 2
Kids will practice on the transition between the biking segment and running. We'll talk about safety and how it is done, how to set up their station and about transition. 
Equipment needed: Bike,helmet,shoes, towel, water.

MOCK TRIATHLON - Saturday, May 9
Kids will set up their station and complete a full triathlon all together! They will not be timed.
Equipment needed: Running shoes, bike, helmet, bathing suit, goggles, towel, water. 

RACE DAY! Sunday, May 17 at 2pm. *NOTE – Separate registration & fee required to participate in the 14th Annual LJCC Kids Triathlon: Register online at: www.LJCCKIDSTRI.ORG

 

Available Courses:

Kids Triathlon Training

Schedule

Course Schedule: March 21, 2026 - May 9, 2026

Day(s) of the Week: Sat

Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Requirements

Ages: 5 to 14

Course Information

Pricing Info: Course Fee $175 / Member Fee $140 / Benefactor Fee $126 / Each Additional Child $50

Transfer Eligible: No

Additional Information: Instructor: Kimberly Snyder. Must call LJCC Member & Guest Services Department for Sibling Discount: (704) 366-5007. Register for the 14th Annual LJCC Kids Triathlon separately at LJCCKIDSTRI.ORG

Details