Huntsville Alabama's only open water swim triathlon for youth and juniors!! The race is held at the US Space and Rocket Center, Aviation Challenge.
The race starts with a swim in the Aviation Challenge "lake". The "lake" is really a large, man-made, chlorinated, rock-bottom swimming hole, but with no lane ropes or black lines along the way to guide young athletes. There will be plenty of support swimmers in the water to assist younger swimmers. (Mach 1 athletes may use provided pool noodles if needed.)
After a transition under the "bubble", in full view of bleacher spectator seating, the kids will set out to bike on roads which are completely closed to traffic. The course takes them through a helicopter "graveyard" and on a scenic route up to the Botanical Gardens.
The run is held on a path around the lake, with a finish in full view of the covered spectator bleachers.
After the races are over, the event will finish up with post race food (free for participants) and presentation of awards. Prizes will be earned by the top three male and female finishers in each division. (Aging up or down is NOT allowed.)
Transition will open at 6:30am and close at 7:45. Mach 1 participants (8 and under as of December 31, 2023) will start first at 8am. The Mach 2 race (participants race age 9-11) will start after the last Mach 1 participant leaves T2 to start the run. The Mach 3 race (participants race age 12-15) will start after the last Mach 2 participant leaves T2 to start the run.
NOTE: All participants MUST be present and ready to go when transition closes and MUST stay until the final Mach 3 participant finishes the run. (This is a safety issue as the whole course is completely closed to cars during all races.)
Please see see the Schedule of Events for the pre-race and race day timeline.
This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, directed by a USA Triathlon Certified Race Director therefore USAT membership is required. (Membership can be purchased at registration.)
The race starts with a swim in the Aviation Challenge "lake". The "lake" is really a large, man-made, chlorinated, rock-bottom swimming hole, but with no lane ropes or black lines along the way to guide young athletes. There will be plenty of support swimmers in the water to assist younger swimmers. (Mach 1 athletes may use provided pool noodles if needed.)
After a transition under the "bubble", in full view of bleacher spectator seating, the kids will set out to bike on roads which are completely closed to traffic. The course takes them through a helicopter "graveyard" and on a scenic route up to the Botanical Gardens.
The run is held on a path around the lake, with a finish in full view of the covered spectator bleachers.
After the races are over, the event will finish up with post race food (free for participants) and presentation of awards. Prizes will be earned by the top three male and female finishers in each division. (Aging up or down is NOT allowed.)
Transition will open at 6:30am and close at 7:45. Mach 1 participants (8 and under as of December 31, 2023) will start first at 8am. The Mach 2 race (participants race age 9-11) will start after the last Mach 1 participant leaves T2 to start the run. The Mach 3 race (participants race age 12-15) will start after the last Mach 2 participant leaves T2 to start the run.
NOTE: All participants MUST be present and ready to go when transition closes and MUST stay until the final Mach 3 participant finishes the run. (This is a safety issue as the whole course is completely closed to cars during all races.)
Please see see the Schedule of Events for the pre-race and race day timeline.
This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, directed by a USA Triathlon Certified Race Director therefore USAT membership is required. (Membership can be purchased at registration.)
The 2023 Event is Sponsored By:
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**Ages are as of December 31, 2023 per USAT rules.
