Description
NEW LOCATION • NEW DATE
Read below to make sure you understand the changes
The Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon (“SVKT”) is one of the country’s largest triathlons specifically for kids aged SIX through SEVENTEEN.
This year, we are moving to a new venue, the beautiful and recently opened Kathleen MacDonald High School. The swim will be in the pool and the run on the track as usual. The bike course will continue to be on closed roads. There should be plenty of parking, the bike course has easy spectator viewing, and the whole event will be more compact.
Because we are in a new venue with a smaller pool, we are cutting out some of the events that have been traditionally held in order to make the event smaller as we gain more experience with this venue.
Triathlon
There are two triathlon events to choose from.
Competitive Triathlon is for kids aged 6 to 15 who are ready to race on their own. It is timed and there will be awards. No parents will be allowed in transition at any time. (We will have transition clinics to teach the kids everything they need to know.) Your child needs to be able to swim across the pool without stopping and without swim aids; no training wheels or balance bikes either.
The Super-Sprint is for kids 11 to 17. Kids 11 to 15 can choose the shorter distances of the traditional event or the longer distances of the Super-Sprint.
Not sure which event to sign up for or if your child is ready for the competitive event? Read this guide.
Non-Competitive and Duathlon Events
There will be no Non-Competitive Events at this race. But Menlo Park and East Bay Kids Triathlons will still have them.
There will be no Duathlon either. There will be a Duathlon at the East Bay Kids Triathlon.
After some experience at this venue, we hope to bring these events back.
NorCal Youth State Series
This event is part of USA Triathlon's Youth State Series. Because there is so much overlap in participants, we will not have the Bay Area Kids Triathlon Series this year. We encourage everyone to participate in the entire state series, including the Sunnyvale Kids Splash and Dash (date TBD) and the Oakland Tri Club's Splash and Dash on October 25th. Series awards will be given out at the OTC Splash and Dash.
Youth Teams and Clinics
There are two youth teams in the area: TCMTriSquad Juniors in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties and First Youth Triathlon Team (FYTT) in Menlo Park. Both put on clinics and workouts.
In addition, there will be several youth clinics -- especially practice tris and transition practice -- put on by Rolling Stumps Endurance. More details to be announced soon.
NEW DATE • MAY 10, 2026
Give your mom a break - race in the morning, celebrate in the afternoon!
Anyone who identifies as a mother will get a small surprise!
Distance By Age
Event distances are based on the age of the athlete as of Dec 31, 2026:
Place
3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134
USAT Membership
A USAT membership is required for this race. USAT is the governing body for Triathlons in the United States. They establish the rules we follow and provide the insurance for our event.
What is "Triathlon Age"?
In order to keep participant ages consistent at multiple races throughout the year, USAT considers your age to be your age on December 31st of the current year. For example, a person who will be turning 8 years old anytime during the year is considered 8 years old for the entire year (even if their birthday has not passed yet).
Inclusion and Accommodations
The Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon is an inclusive race. All USAT-sanctioned events allow athletes to compete in the gender category they identify with. If that choice is different from their assigned sex at birth, pre-registration of their gender category is required. If you are unsure of how to do this, do not hesitate to contact us at racedirector@svkidstri.org and we will walk you through the process.
If an athlete has other special needs, contact us at least one (1) month before the race and we will work together to come up with a race plan that takes their needs into account.
Scholarships
The Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon has a limited number of scholarships available. They are available to youth whose household income is 75% below the Adjusted Mean Income for your household size and county. To request a scholarship, please fill out the form at this url:
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