Splash and Dash Athlete Guide - 2026

Athlete Guide PRESENTED BY

WELCOME Splash and Dash Athletes:

Wardiere Inc.

We are so excited to have you as part of the 2026 TRI Clear Lake Triathlon Splash and Dash.

A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines swimming and running. The TRI Clear Lake Splash and Dash is a participatory event for kids ages 7-15 with an emphasis on creating a fun family weekend of multisport and fitness. As an official part of the USA Triathlon Youth Aquathlon Series, every participant will receive a finisher medal and t-shirt.

Parents are encouraged to cheer on their kids as they move through the course and finish under the same arch as the adult racers.

Tiffany Townsend Race Director

CEO Wardiere Inc.

SCHEDULE Friday, August 28, 2026 START

EVENT

LOCATION

Packet Pick-up

Lakeview Room

5:30pm

Transition Opens

Transition

6:15pm

Pre-race Briefing

City Beach

6:30pm

Senior Division Race Begins

City Beach

6:45pm

Junior Division Race Begins

City Beach

Post Race

Finish Line Celebration

City Park

5pm

END 6pm

RACE DAY Youth Splash and Dash Course The kids will start the swim course at City Beach and swim North along the shore until they reach swim exit on City Beach. Seven -10 year old’s will swim 100 meters and 11-15-year-old’s will swim 2 laps and complete a 200 meter swim exiting in the same location as the younger kids Both courses will have lifeguards in the water and safety personnel on site ensuring a safe and fun swim. Lifejackets are allowed.

Once the swimmers exit, they will enter the Transition Area where they can switch into their running shoes and to begin the run portion. Both Junior (ages 7-10) and Senior (ages 11-15) athletes will run a lap around the Yacht Club. The Junior division will continue around City Park toward the finish to complete their 1K. Senior division will continue after the Yacht Club down North Lakeview Drive, turn around and back to around City Park to the finish line to complete their 2K. There will be volunteers along the course to help guide the athletes in the right direction. All participants will receive finisher medals, a TRI hat and refreshments at the finish line.

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Youth Splash and Dash Divisions and Distances

RACE MAPS TRANSITION The Transition Area in a triathlon is the area for changing from one discipline to another. For this race it will be transitioning from swimming to running.

RACE MAPS SWIM COURSE Juniors - 1K (0.621 miles) Seniors - 2K (1.242 miles)

RACE MAPS RUN COURSE Juniors - 1K (0.621 miles) Seniors - 2K (1.242 miles)

PRE RACE CHECK LIST

Swim: Swimsuit/swim trunks Triathlon Race Kit (Optional) Swim-to-Run Transition: Running shoes Race shorts Race top Running socks Towel Water/Fluid replacement drink

POST-RACE Recovery of Gear Following the race , you must be wearing your athlete wristband in order to enter transition to claim your gear.

Food and Beverage Athletes will receive complimentary food and beverages as soon as they cross the finish line.

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Medals

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Each2athlete at the finish line will receive finisher medals.

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