Course
This section contains information regarding the course that is important to parents/guardians and to their young athletes. Age groups will have different course lengths in the swim, bike and run events. Reading and following these instructions will help assure that race day will be safe and enjoyable for kids and adults alike.
Swim
The swim portion will be in the pool and athletes are welcome to wear flotation devices. Lifeguards will be present to ensure the safety of everyone. There will be marked staging areas for the different colored wave starts and athletes can congregate in those areas prior to entering the water. Volunteers will direct athletes from their staging area to the pool deck to swim. After swimming, there will be signage and volunteers to direct athletes to the Transition Area located in the parking lot.
| Wave Color | Recommended Age-Group |
Swim Distance | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 11 thru 12 | 100 yards | 9:00 am |
| Green | 9 thru 10 | 50 yards | 9:20 am |
| Red | 7 thru 8 | 25 yards | 9:40 am |
| Yellow | 6 and under | 20 yards | 10:00 am |
Transition #1
In the Transition Area athletes will prepare for the bike portion of the event. Helmets must be worn and buckled. Bikes must be walked to the exit (Bikes Out) of the Transition Area. There will be a bike mounting area outside the Transition Area. Volunteers will be in the Transition Area and bike mounting area to assist athletes.
Bike
The bike segment is paved and on a closed lane looping through Whitworth’s campus each loop is approximately .9 miles.
| Wave Color | Recommended Age-Group |
Bike Loops |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 11 thru 12 | 4 loops |
| Green | 9 thru 10 | 3 loops |
| Red | 7 thru 8 | 2 loops |
| Yellow | 6 and under | 1 loop |
Transition #2
Riders will stop and dismount in the bike dismount area and walk to and in the Transition Area. Helmets may not be removed until the athlete is at his/her Transition Area. The athlete will then prepare for the run segment. There will be volunteers to assist the athletes. The athlete will walk to the Run Out exit from the Transition Area and follow the cones and signs to the running course.
Run
The run is approximately ¼ mile or 1 loop (yellow wave), ½ mile or 2 loops (red wave), ¾ mile or 3 loops (green wave), and 1 mile or 4 loops (blue wave). The athletes will be running loops around the baseball field area and the number of loops will depend on their wave. Athletes are responsible for counting their own loops. The finish line area is near the family picnic area (you can’t miss it!) and the athletes will receive a participation medal and may proceed to the picnic area with their families after they’re finished. It’s time to celebrate!
| Wave Color | Recommended Age-Group |
Run Loops |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 11 thru 12 | 4 loops |
| Green | 9 thru 10 | 3 loops |
| Red | 7 thru 8 | 2 loops |
| Yellow | 6 and under | 1 loop |
