The Norton Sports Health COOL Kids Triathlon is a beginner-friendly, swim-bike-run event for kids ages 6 to 14. This fully supported athletic event is brought to you by Norton Sports Health and Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine.
This “Just for Kids” event will be held at the Jeffersonville Aquatic Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
The race starts at 9am for ages 12-14, with appx 15 min between the remaining age group starts (9-11 & 6-8).
All participants must be checked in and holding in/near the Transition Area by 8:45 a.m. on race day.
Age Group Leaders will escort each age group to the Swim Start at the appropriate time.
This is a USAT sanctioned event, which requires:
- A USAT Youth Membership. Visit https://www.usatriathlon.org/membership for details.
(The $10 fee will be included in your registration process.) - Your Age Group designation to be based on participant's age as of December 31, 2026.
If you experience trouble with your USAT Membership, please contact USAT directly at service@usatriathlon.org or 719-955-2807.
Packet pick up will take place at the Jeffersonville Aquatic Center on Friday, June 19th from 5-8 p.m.
Late packet pick up is also available race morning from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH AT 6PM- NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please understand that our staff needs ample time to prep, and last minute registrations make it difficult!
THERE WILL BE NO RACE MORNING REGISTRATION!
NO EXCEPTIONS!
THERE IS NO RAIN DATE OR RESCHEDULE DATE.
In the case of inclement weather, we will make every effort possible to delay for safety, while being mindful of excessive delay.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS OR DEFERALS.
Race Day FAQs
- Packet pickup is Friday, June 19th, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jeffersonville Aquatic Center.
- EVERY participant MUST check in race morning 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. to:
- Receive participant timing device
- Be "body marked" by our volunteers
- Enter Transition Area
- This is also your secondary opportunity for late packet pickup!
- All athletes must bring their own:
- Swim attire, towel, swim assist item (if needed), swim goggles, bike, bike helmet, socks, and running shoes.
- A USAT swim cap and race bib/bike sticker will be provided.
- Parking on event morning is available at:
- Jeffersonville Aquatic Center*
- Jeffersonville Christian Church*
- Perrin Family Park*
- Street parking on Loma Vista Dr, Lilly Ln, or Holly Dr.
*For the safety of our athletes, if you park in this location on race morning, you WILL NOT be able to leave until the entire event is complete.
TIMING:
- Age 12-14 will be escorted from Transition at 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. Swim Start.
- Age 9-11 will be escorted from Transition at approximatley 8:55 a.m. to Swim Start.
- Age 6-8 will be escorted from Transition at approximatley 9:10 a.m. to Swim Start.
Top 3 boy & girl finishers in each age group will receive awards, provided by our bike tech sponsor, Middle of Town Cycling.
ALL awards will be announced after the LAST FINISHER in Age Group 6-8.
The duration of the entire event is typically 1.5 hours.
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Ages 6-8 : Kids Race |
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Triathlon : Swim 50 meters • Bike 1 mi • Run 0.5 mi |
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Ages 9-11 : Kids Race |
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Triathlon : Swim 100 meters • Bike 2 mi • Run .8 mi |
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Ages 12-14 : Kids Race |
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Triathlon : Swim 200 meters • Bike 3 mi • Run 1.2 mi |
Post-Race
PARENTS MUST PRESENT THE MATCHING PARTICIPANT NUMBERED WRISTBAND IN ORDER TO RETRIEVE PARTICIPANT FROM FINISH LINE HOLDING AREA.
RESULTS WILL BE POSTED AT https://coolkidstri.nortonsportshealth.com/
If you have any questions, email Stephanie Fish at Stephanie.Fish@nortonhealthcare.org
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We need volunteers! Please check back soon for the official volunteer link to sign up!