Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA
When is Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA?
Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Knoxville, TN.
What distances does Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA offer?
Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA offers 3 events: Blue Marlins - Long Sprint, Red Marlins - Mid Sprint, Sailfish Marlins - Beginner Tri.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Marlins - Long Sprint | — | $45.00 | Register |
| Red Marlins - Mid Sprint | — | $45.00 | Register |
| Sailfish Marlins - Beginner Tri | — | $25.00 | Register |
How much does Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA cost?
Registration for Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA held?
Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA is held in Knoxville, TN at 616 Jessamine St.
About Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon at the Cansler YMCA
This is our Third race in the Epic Orthodontics Kids Triathlon Series!
Sailfish Marlins - A non sanctioned race for kids that cannot swim longer distances or without a swim aid (water wings, kick board, parent), bike is a short loop (bikes may have training wheels) and a half mile run to the finish line.
Red Marlins Division (Mid Sprint) - 50 yard swim, 1.3 mile bike, .5 mile run to finish line
Blue Marlins Division (Long Sprint)- 75 yard swim, 2.5 mile bike, 1 mile run to finish line
Packet Pickup begins at 7am at Cansler YMCA in Knoxville, tn. and will go till 9am cutting off 5 minutes for each race before they begin.
Parking available at the YMCA in designated areas.
Once you have picked up your childs packet, you will walk transition (map will be attached once determined). Once you get to transition, the parents are not permitted inside the transition area for the Blue and Red Marlin Divisions. Sailfish parents will be permitted to enter the designated transition area. Don't worry, we will have plenty of volunteers to help out the kiddos.
Schedule of events:
7am packet pickup opens
7:50am Pre race meeting for Blue Marlins
8am Blue Marlins race begins with time trial start to pool.
8:45 Red Marlins race begins after brief pre race meeting at pool
9:20am Sailfish race begins
9:45 am Awards Ceremony
There will be finishers medals for each finisher.
Awards will be given for the Blue and Red Marlin categories. The Sailfish will be given an award as well!
Top 3 boys and girls overall in each division plus top three male and female age groups.
Marlin age groups:
5 and under; 6-7; 8-10; 11-12; 13 and up
Special thanks to our sponsor Cansler YMCA for hosting! Please email personalbestracing@gmail.com with any questions.
2023 Epic Orthodontics Racing Series
Register for any of the packages for multiple races! Packages coming soon!
Race 1: June 3rd Gulf Park Summer Kickoff Kids Triathlon
Race 2: June 24th Atomic Kids Summer Splash
Race 3: August 26th Blue Marlins Kids Triathlon at The Cansler YMCA
Race 4: September 23rd Atomic Kids Fall Triathlon