Bay Ridge Triathlon: Our 10th Year!

The 10th Annual (yes, 10 years!) Bay Ridge Kids’ Triathlon and Fun Run will take place FRIDAY 7/3 (new date!) with a start time of 8 am. 

 

The event is free and open to all children and grandchildren, ages 7-18, of members of the Bay Ridge Association as well as members of the Bay Ridge Swim Team and residents of Annapolis Cove.

The event takes place with a transition area (each kid gets a spot to keep his/her bike, shoes, googles, etc) on the grass on River, near Bainbridge. The swim is in the River, bike and run are along community roadways.

Timing: be sure to come to 92 River Drive (at Bainbridge) at 7:00 am to register. Shirts are picked up at registration. The Fun Run happens once the Tri is done, around 9:30 am–come by the Cliftons then.*

(*That said, fun-run kids under 7 are encouraged to cheer on the Tri as it starts at 8:00!)

Distances for the event vary by age, as follows:

Ages 15-18

Swim

Three beaches along River // approximately 1/4 mile //400 meters or 16 lengths of pool

Bike

2 full laps around community // 6.8 miles

Run

Along River to Bay & turnaround // 1.5 miles

Ages 11-14

Swim

Two beaches along River // approximately .2 miles // 300 meters or 12 lengths of pool

Bike

1 full lap around community // 3.4 miles

Run

Along River to Bagley Path, turnaround // 1 mile

Ages 7 – 10

Swim

Inside Nettle Nets on River // Approx .1 mile // 160 meters or 6 lengths

Bike

Around River and Bay to Mayo back to East Lake and to River // 2 miles

Run

Along River to 46 River (Cliftons) turnaround // .5 miles

Under 7: Fun Run

Start at Cliftons, run to finish line at transition // 1/4 mile

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We are fortunate to be supported annually by the Bay Ridge community, the swim team, and, again by the generous donation of our community member, Matt Trotta and CP Direct, Inc.

We are also fully and very importantly supported by many volunteers who make the event happen and keep our children safe.

We have many parents and several lifeguards in the water during the swim and have volunteers at every intersection along the bike and run to help ensure safety of the participants.

We also have a history or receiving very strong support from the Bay Ridge community in general. The event can cause brief delays in automotive traffic, especially along River Dr, and we appreciate the patience and understanding of all of our neighbors.

As indicated above, the event is free to participants, with one catch. Each family must supply at least one adult volunteer. This is a must to help ensure safety. Kevin Cline is our volunteer coordinator. He will be sending notes out to our usual list of volunteers. If you have not participated in the past, please contact Kevin at meorland@verizon.net to ensure you’re registered to help.

Please register in advance to ensure your/your child’s place on the entry and his/her official shirt size. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN THROUGH WED 7/1! Go to the Bay Ridge Marlins website: http://www.bayridgemarlins.org/tri

It’s always a great time. Just take a look at some of the highlights from last year’s Tri here: http://www.danphelpsphoto.com/Community/Bay-Ridge-Sports/Bay-Ridge-2014/2014-Bay-Ridge-Kids-Tri/

Please reach out with an questions/comments/concerns:  mkmulhern@yahoo.com