The Virgin Islands Triathlon Federation will host a swim/bike/run event for junior athletes at 8 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at Cramer’s Park. The Great Pumpkin Junior Triathlon is open to kids of all abilities, ages 5 to 15.
The triathlon will include a point-to-point shallow water swim, an out-and-back bike and a run within the grounds of the park (flotation aids will be available for beginner swimmers).
Race distances will vary according to the four age groups:
ages 5-6: swim 25 meters/bike .5 mile/run .25 mile;
ages 7-8: swim 50 meters/bike .5 mile/run .5 mile; ages 9-11: swim 100 meters/bike 1 mile/run .5 mile; ages 12-15: swim 200 meters/ bike 3 miles/run 1 mile.
If anyone needs of a bicycle for the event or needs more information, call 513-2707 by Friday. Race-day registration will take place from 7-7:45 a.m.at Cramer’s Park.
