Rules

The race is a USAT sanctioned race so USAT rules are in effect. Your child must wear an ANSI-approved helmet during the bike portion of the event.

Age Requirements

You must be at least 4 years old and under 15 years old to participate in this race. Children's ages will be determined based on their age ON RACE DAY.

Packet Pick-Up

Athlete check-in and chip distribution will take place on Saturday, September 11th from 8:00-9:15 AM, at the race site. A parent or guardian must sign the USAT waiver at pick up and you must bring your child’s USAT Youth Card.

Start Times

Transition opens at 8 AM on Saturday morning. The order of age group races is as follows: 7-10, 11-14 and 4-6. The "7-10" TOUGHKids race begins at 10 AM. At the completion of the first race, the "11-14" age group will commence. Finally, at the completion of the older children's race, the "4-6" TOUGHKids race will begin. The ceremony for all awards will begin at approximately 12 noon

Refund Policy

There are no refunds. Please contact us prior to Sept 1st with issues of registered kids that cannot complete

Awards

Awards will be presented to:

  • Top 3 Overall Boys 4-6
  • Top 3 Overall Girls 4-6
  • Top 3 Overall Boys 7-10
  • Top 3 Overall Girls 7-10
  • Top 3 Overall Boys 11-14
  • Top 3 Overall Girls 11-14
  • Top 3 Relay Teams (one per age group)

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form here.

 

Images

Watch a movie from the 2009 race for a great visual of what to expect in 2010.


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The second annual Toughkids Triathlon will take place in beautiful Croton Point Park in September 2010 as part of the Toughman Triathlon weekend festival.

 

Register now

 

Toughkids Registration and Confirmation

To register click Toughkids Registration or use the "register" button above. To check registration status, click here.

 

Online registration closes on Sept 9
and we will offer race day registration.

 

Date and Time

September 11th at 10 A.M.

Race Distances

The entire kids race course is contained within Croton Point Park. Download a course map (PDF).

4-6 year olds

Swim/Run 20yrds, Bike 200yrds, Run 100yrds
1 helper allowed.

7-10 year olds

Swim 100 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 0.5 mile

11-14 year olds

Swim 200 yards, Bike 4 miles, Run 1 miles

Directions

  • From Saw Mill River Pkwy - take exit 26 for Taconic Pkwy toward Albany (north)
  • Take Taconic 6.2 miles to the exit onto Briarcliff Peekskill Pkwy/100/9A north
  • Follow Briarcliff Peekskill Pkwy/9A north to the Croton Point exit.
  • Turn left at Croton Point Ave and follow signs and marshal directions

Click here for google map.

Contacts

Email us for more Toughkids race information

Insurance

Your child must be a member of USA Triathlon to compete in the race, including each relay member. If you do not have a membership card, please visit the USA Triathlon site to obtain one for $5 (and then print it out to enter your number during registration).

Fees

Individual $35
Relay $55
Prices increase by $10 on August 1st, and another $10 for race day registration.

Entry fee includes

  • athlete entry
  • race T-shirt
  • race day parking
  • post-race refreshments
  • swim cap
  • finishers medal
  • timing chip rental with splits