Event Details:Date and Time
Saturday September 8th, 2012
Race Distance
The entire kids race course is contained within Croton Point Park. (Click here for a PDF Course Map)
4-6 year olds
Swim/Run 20yrds, Bike 1 mile, Run 100yrds 1 helper allowed.
7-10 year olds
Swim 100 yards, Bike 2.5 miles, Run 0.5 mile
11-14 year olds
Swim 200 yards, Bike 5 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 your child does not have an annual membership card, please visit the USA Triathlon site to obtain one for $15 (and then print it out to enter their number during registration). You also have the option of buying a one-day license for $12 during registration.
Fees
Individual $35 until 7/31
Relay $55 until 7/31
Prices increase by $10 on August 1st, and another $10 for race day registration (if available)
Entry fee includes
- athlete entry
- race T-shirt
- goodie bag
- race day parking
- post-race refreshments
- swim cap
- finishers medal
- timing chip rental with splits
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 December 31st, 2012 so they may be in an older age group than the age they are on race day.
Champion's Wave
You must have a registration code to enter the Champion's Wave (a smaller wave that goes off prior to the main wave). Codes are sent out by invitation only. If you register now in the general category and then later qualify for this elite wave, you should contact us once you receive the email with the code and we will adjust your entry to the Champion's Wave.
Packet Pick-Up
Athlete check-in and chip distribution will take place on Saturday, September 8th from 8:00-9:30 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 (if a member) or you will pay $12. You can also pick up your child's packet at Paragon Sports on Wednesday 9/5 during the adult packet pick-up.
Start Times
Transition opens at 8 AM on Saturday morning. The order of age group races is as follows: 4-6, and 7-10, 11-14. The "4-6" TOUGHKids race begins at 10 AM. At the completion of the first race, the "7-10" age group will commence. Finally, at the completion of the older children's race, the "11-14" TOUGHKids race will begin. Each of the three age group waves will have a "Champions Wave" which will start 3 minutes prior to the main wave. 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 Relay Team for each age group
- All-Star TOUGHKid (competing in 4 races in the series)
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form here.