Sun Prairie Kids Triathlon

June 13, 2026

School's out and it is time to get active! We're back in Sun Prairie to kick off the summer with triathlon and bike + run options at the Prairie Athletic Club. Swim in the indoor pool and bike and run on neighborhood streets to cross your finish line!

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

We offer 5 course distances at this event plus a "at-home" virtual option. While there are recommended ages listed below, please select the course that best matches your child’s ability, regardless of age. Athletes must be able to navigate the course themselves and follow signage and volunteer directions along the course. Only athletes are allowed on the course; spectators/parents may spectate from the side. Note that the Long Course is only open to athletes age 7 and older. If your athlete uses a bike with training wheels, they must be registered for the Short Course. We strive to make our events accessible for children of all abilities; please contact us if you would like to discuss any specific accommodations for your athlete.

See the Maps and Materials section to view each course. The Swim course will be in indoor pools at the Prairie Athletic Club. Note that there is NO spectator viewing available for the Swim portion of this event. The Bike course will be on city streets. The Run course will be on sidewalks and city streets.

Long Course (recommended ages 11-14):

Swim 100 yards (4 lengths of the pool)*
Bike approximately 4.4 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. 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 approximately 2.6 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.

Intermediate Course (recommended ages 7-10):

Swim 25 yards (1 length of the pool)
Bike approximately 2.6 miles
Run approximately 0.5 mile

Short Course (recommended ages 3-6):

Swim 25 yards
Bike approximately 0.5 mile
Run approximately 0.2 mile

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

Friday, June 12th - EARLY PACKET PICKUP

There will be an early packet pickup from 5pm-6:30pm on Friday, June 12th. 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 the 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, June 13th - RACE DAY at Prairie Athletic Club (1010 N. Bird St. Sun Prairie, WI)

7:15am: Registration Area and Transition Area open
8:30am: Long Course begins
9:30am: Medium Course begins
9:45am (estimated time): Long Course Awards Ceremony
10am: Intermediate Course and Bike + Run Course begin (Note: Intermediate Course and Bike + Run Course athletes MUST have their gear loaded into Transition prior to 9:30am.)
10:30am: Short Course begins
10:45am (estimated time): Medium Course Awards Ceremony
11:15am (estimated time): Intermediate Course and Bike + Run Course Awards Ceremonies
11:30am (estimated time): Short Course Awards Ceremony

All participants receive a finisher medal. All in-person participants will be professionally timed. 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 awards ceremony, they will be contacted after the race with information about how to pick up their trophy.

For the triathlon courses, trophies will be awarded for the top 3 girl and boy finishers in each of the divisions listed below.

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

For the Bike + Run Course, trophies will be awarded to the top boy finisher and the top girl finisher in the following divisions:

age 6 and under
ages 7-8
ages 9-10
ages 11-14

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.

For the safety of all athletes and spectators, only athletes and assigned volunteers are allowed on the race course. Spectators may view from various locations along the course. Please contact us if your athlete requires any accomodations to be able to participate in this event. Our events are open to children of all abilities.

EARLY PACKET PICKUP

There will be an early packet pickup from 5pm-6:30pm on Friday, June 12th. 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 race packet in the Registration Area 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 31): $29
Registration (until 11:59pm on June 7): $35
Last Chance Registration (until 9:59pm on June 10): $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 May 18, 2026)
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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Sun Prairie Kids Triathlon

June 13, 2026

This race takes places at the Sun Prairie Athletic Club (1010 N Bird St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590)

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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!"