YMCA Kids Triathlon Is Right Around The Corner

River Crossing YMCA will host its annual Kids Triathlon at the Doylestown branch at 2500 Lower State Rd. on Sunday, August 10. The YMCA Kids Tri has been an annual event for the community since 2008.

The YMCA Kids Tri is a swim, bike and run event incorporating the pool, parking lots, and surrounding neighborhood streets. Courses are configured to the six-15 year old age groups, and feature a special “WeeBees” course for three to five-year olds accompanied by an adult. This year’s event continues the annual, inclusive “Compete to Complete” theme. A limited number of spots remain available for families to sign up.

“Since the early beginnings of the YMCA Kids Triathlon we have built upon our successes, as well as learned and improved year over year,” reflected Nicole Bandura, senior director of facilities and risk management and organizer of the Kids Tri this year. “Our kids tri provides young athletes a celebrated, competitive event that promotes preparation, goal-setting and the joy of accomplishment for their entire family.”

The “Kids Tri Village,” providing shaded areas, refreshments, and entertainment, offers participants and their families opportunities to learn more about “Y for All,” the Y’s commitment to providing program opportunities and removing barriers for all families. The Y recognizes that individuals, families, and communities are diverse, and is committed to fostering an environment where everyone belongs and succeeds. Activities include Bucks Bubbles Foam Party, bounce house, arts and crafts, and so much more.

The Y’s 15th Annual Kids Triathlon is presented by Ivy Rehab for Kids, Circle Speech, Renewal by Anderson, Indian Valley Braces, Dunkin, Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP and GMG Insurance. The YMCA Kids Tri is supported by USA Triathlon, who provides all participating athletes with Zone3 swim goggles, swim caps, race fuel belts and a free USA Triathlon Annual Youth Membership.

For more information and to register, families may visit https://www.ymcarivercrossing.org/community-family/races/kids-tri. Proceeds raised by the Kids Triathlon support YMCA community impact health and wellness programs, as well as the Y’s financial assistance program, transforming millions of dollars into moments of impact for children and families across River Crossing YMCA service areas. Registration is currently open, but spots are selling quickly, and closes Saturday August 9.

River Crossing YMCA (formerly YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley
YMCA) is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all. Annually, the Y serves over 142,000 members and participants at its 12 member branches,
13 early childhood centers, 20 summer camp locations and 44 school age child care programs. River Crossing YMCA provides over $12 million of community impact annually in the form of financial assistance to individuals and families in need and free programming for veterans, cancer survivors, older adults and more. To learn more visit ymcarivercrossing.org.