Middleton Kids Triathlon

August 15, 2026

Our favorite end-of-summer tradition! Swim in the beautiful outdoor Bauman pool, bike through a quiet neighborhood on closed city streets, and finish with a run on the state-of-the-art track in the outdoor Borden Athletic Complex at Middleton High School. We are excited to welcome athletes and their families back to this wonderful community event!

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Volunteer in teal shirt directing youth participants at the bike transition area during an outdoor triathlon

We offer 4 course distances at this event. See below for courses and approximate distances. While there are recommended ages listed below, please select the course distance that best matches your child’s ability, regardless of age. If your athlete is using a balance bike or bike with training wheels, they must register for the Short course. There is also an At-Home option for participants who are interested in a virtual option.

Long Course (recommended ages 11-14):

Swim 100 yards (4 lengths of the pool)*
Bike 4 miles**
Run approximately 1 mile***

* Long course athletes will need to duck under lap lanes to complete their swim course. See the Swim Course map in the Race Maps and Materials section below for details.

**Long course athletes will need to do two loops of a portion of the bike course. Athletes are responsible for keeping track of their own number of loops.

***Long course athletes will need to complete 4 laps on the track to complete their run portion. Each athlete is responsible for keeping track of their own number of laps. Please consider a different course length if your child is not ready to navigate this course.

Medium Course (recommended ages 7-10):

Swim 50 yards (2 lengths of the pool)*
Bike 2.1 miles
Run approximately 0.5 mile**

*Medium course athletes will need to duck under lap lanes to complete their swim course. See the Swim Course map in the Race Maps and Materials section below for details.

**Medium course athletes will need to complete 2 laps on the track to complete their run portion. Each athlete is responsible for keeping track of their own number of laps. Please consider a different course length if your child is not ready to navigate this course.

Intermediate Course (recommended ages 7-10):

Swim 25 yards (1 length of the pool)
Bike 2.1 miles
Run approximately 0.5 mile**

**Intermediate course athletes will need to complete 2 laps on the track to complete their run portion. Each athlete is responsible for keeping track of their own number of laps. Please consider a different course length if your child is not ready to navigate this course.

Short Course (recommended ages 3-6):

Swim 25 yards (exits 0-depth side of pool)
Bike 0.5 mile
Run approximately 0.25 mile

At-Home: Complete your race wherever and whenever you like! Please follow all traffic rules and safety recommendations as you complete your race.

See the Maps and Materials section to view each course. The Swim course will be in the Bauman Aquatic Center pool. The Bike course will be on city streets. The Run course will be on the high school track. View our Middleton recap video to see what this race looks like in action!

Friday, August 15th – EARLY PACKET PICKUP

There will be an early packet pickup from 5pm-6:30pm on Friday, August 15th. Full details will be sent to registered race participants. Participants may also pick up their packet in the Registration Area on the morning of the race.

There will be a course talk at 5:30pm; come hear all about this race and get your questions answered before race day! If you are unable to join us in person, view our general course talk video here.

Saturday, August 16th – RACE DAY

Athletes begin their swim at the Bauman Aquatic Center (2400 Park Lawn Place Middleton, WI) and cross the Finish Line in Middleton High School's Borden Athletic Complex (2100 Bristol St. Middleton, WI). View detailed site information in the Race Maps and Materials section below.

7:15am: Registration Area and Transition Area open
8:30am: Long Course begins
9:30am: Medium Course begins
9:45am: Long Course awards ceremony (estimated time)
10:00am: Intermediate Course begins (Note: Intermediate course participants MUST have their gear loaded in Transition prior to 9:30am)
10:30am: Short Course begins
10:45am: Medium Course awards ceremony (estimated time)
11:15am: Intermediate Course awards ceremony (estimated time)
11:30am: Short Course awards ceremony (estimated time)

All participants will receive a finisher medal. All in-person participants will be timed and trophies will be awarded to the top three girls and boys in each of the divisions listed below. There will be a brief awards ceremony in the Finish Area after the completion of each course. If an award winner is not able to be present at the award ceremony, they will be contacted after the race with information about how to pick up their trophy.

Long Course:

ages 10 and under
ages 11-12
ages 13-14

Medium Course:

ages 6 and under
ages 7-8
ages 9-10

Intermediate Course:

ages 6 and under
ages 7-8
ages 9-10

Short Course:

ages 3-4
ages 5-6

Go to the Results section to review previous race results.

We want to keep you informed on the ways we are keeping our events safe for participants, volunteers, and staff. Here are a few things you can expect when participating in a Tri 4 Schools event:

We will follow any current local health recommendations.
We ask that any participant, volunteer, or spectator who is experiencing any illness symptoms or has recently tested positive for COVID to refrain from attending the event. Any participants who are unable to attend the race due to illness or injury or those would prefer to complete their race at home can be switched to the At-Home division.
We work with local city officials in planning our race and defining safety plans. We have Police and EMS support onsite during the event.
Our volunteers are assigned to area captains who lead them in role-specific training to prepare them for supporting the race.

Multiple parking lots and area roads are closed for race activities during this event. Please review the Parking Map in the Race Maps and Materials section above to plan for your best route for access and parking before coming to this event. Give yourself plenty of time to park and make your way to the race site.

Handicap-accessible parking stalls are available in the available parking lots; please contact us if you need additional information about accessible parking options.

Parking Map PDF

EARLY PACKET PICKUP

There will be an early packet pickup from 5pm-6:30pm on Friday, August 15th. Full details will be sent to registered race participants.

There will be a course talk at 5:30pm; come hear all about this race and get your questions answered before race day! If you are unable to join us in person, view our general course talk video here.

RACE-DAY PACKET PICKUP

Participants may also pick up their packet in the Registration Area on the morning of the race..

Race Entry Fees

Participants ages 3-14

Early Bird Registration (until 11:59pm on January 31): $25
Early Registration (until 11:59pm on April 30): $29
Registration (until 11:59pm on August 10): $35
Last Chance Registration (until 11:59pm on August 13): $39
Race Weekend Registration (if available): $45

Financial assistance is available for any child who qualifies for free or reduced lunch! Please email kbrasel@activeyouthwisconsin.org if you need assistance with your child’s entry fee.

With registration, each athlete receives:

Your race entry fee donated towards health and fitness programs at local schools
Event race bib
Short-sleeve t-shirt (guaranteed availability and size only if registered by 11:59pm on July 21, 2025)
Finisher medal
Professional race timing and results available online (timing not available for at-home participants)
Free professional downloadable photos taken by Focal Flame Photography!

Wait List

There is not a wait list available for this event.

Refund Policy

Our events are held rain or shine, and we do not offer refunds for weather-related delays or cancellations. In the event that you are unable to attend the race due to illness, quarantine, or other reasons, we are happy to switch you to the at-home race and you will still receive your finisher medal and race materials. Please email kbrasel@activeyouthwisconsin.org if you need to make changes to your registration.

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Middleton Kids Triathlon

August 15, 2026

This race takes places at the Bauman Aquatic Center (2400 Park Lawn Place Middleton, WI) and on the Middleton High School campus (2100 Bristol St. Middleton, WI).

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BE A PART OF THE MOVEMENT

"To see the determination and pride on his face as he did something new reminded me how important it is to challenge ourselves at any age. "

"The impact Tri 4 Schools has made on our school is immeasurable. Our kids love the program, learn valuable life lessons, and our department has received thousands of dollars to support our classes. "

"It was so exciting to see the smile on my child’s face as she crossed the finish line! Seeing her proud of her accomplishment means everything!"

"This was the best organized and fun event I’ve been to in my 11 years as a father!"