2026 JCPRD Kids Tri Athlete Guide

2026

ATHLETE GUIDE

EVENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026 START END EVENT LOCATION 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Packet Pickup Elite Cycling 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Registration Elite Cycling 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Shopping Elite Cycling

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026 START END EVENT LOCATION 6 a.m.

7:55 a.m.

Park Gates & Transition Open Kill Creek Park 6 a.m.

7:50 a.m.

Packet Pickup Kill Creek Park Beach House Transition Closed Kill Creek Park 7:55 a.m.

10 a.m.

8 a.m. Race Start Kill Creek Park

10:15 a.m. Awards Ceremony Kill Creek Park Beach

ADDRESSES PACKET PICKUP

Elite Cycling 4563 Indian Creek Pkwy Overland Park, KS 66207 RACE SITE: KILL CREEK PARK

11670 Homestead Lane Olathe, KS 66061

USA TRIATHLON RULES • • • •

SWIMMING RULES Goggles may be worn but aren’t required Proper swimwear must be worn Swimmers must wear the event-provided/assigned swim cap during the swim Participants must follow instructions given by lifeguards and officials TRANSITION RULES

• Transition area is open to participants only. Please note that parents will be allowed to help their child set up before the race but will NOT be allowed inside transition during the race • All gear must be placed next to the participant’s bike • Bikes are to be racked according to the transition diagram • After completing the bike leg of the race, athletes must re-rack their bike in the same location and in an upright position • No riding bicycles in the transition area BICYCLE EQUIPMENT RULES • Bikes must have working brakes - at least one on each wheel • No aero or time trial bars may be attached or used • Participants must wear a properly fitting helmet which must be clipped any time the athlete is on the bike • Athletes must wear shoes while cycling GENERAL RACE RULES • Headphones may not be worn during any part of the race • Race numbers must be displayed at all times

Click here for a complete list of the USA Triathlon Youth Competitive Rules.

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PACKET CONTENTS BIB NUMBER Athletes are required to wear their bib number on the run and can use the safety pins provided in the race packet, or a runner’s belt. The bib number must be worn on the front and must be clearly visible at all times during the run course.

TIMING CHIP Athletes will wear their timing chip on their left ankle. The number on the timing chip may not match the athlete’s race number. Ensure that the timing chip is worn throughout the entire race.

SWIM CAP Athletes must wear the swim cap provided in their race packet during the swim portion of the race. Swim caps are color-coded based on age/heat. Please see “Heat Sheet” page for more information.

BIKE & HELMET STICKERS Athletes will receive the following stickers in their race packet.

• Bike frame sticker • Helmet sticker The bike frame sticker must be visible from both sides of your bike. The helmet sticker will be affixed to the front of the athlete’s helmet.

BODY MARKING Athletes will get body marked on their way into transition on race morning. Both arms will be marked with the athlete’s race number.

RACE DAY PARKING

Gates to Kill Creek Park open at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 9. Volunteers will direct you to a designated parking lot - please follow their instructions to help ensure smooth parking for all athletes.

The map below shows possible parking locations. Handicap parking is located in Lot “TA.” Orange arrows indicate parking routes as directed by volunteers, and yellow arrows show the path from each lot to transition.

TRANSITION

Racks will be assigned based on race number. A detailed bike rack assignment will be sent out prior to race day.

Please rack 6 bikes per rack.

• Athletes must keep their equipment confined to their designated area.

• Athletes must return their bikes to an upright position in the properly designated rack.

• Transition area is open to participants only. Please note that parents will be allowed to help their child set up before the race but will NOT be allowed inside transition during the race.

6-8 YEAR OLDS

RUN EXIT

SWIM ENTER

TOTS TRI TRANSITION

9-10 YEAR OLDS

RUN OUT

11-14 YEAR OLDS

SWIM IN

BIKE OUT BIKE IN

BIKE DISMOUNT BIKE MOUNT

HEAT SHEET 14-11 OWS

Ages 14-11 (race #s 101-200) 2 Lap Swim

Ages 10-6 (race #s 1-100) 1 Lap Swim

Tots Tri

Time

Heat #

Gender

Age Group

Swim Cap Color

8:03 a.m.

8:05 a.m.

Heat #1 Heat #2

Boys Girls

14-11 14-11

LIGHT BLUE LIGHT BLUE

Time

Heat #

Gender

Age Group

Swim Cap Color

8:20 a.m.

8:20 a.m.

8:23 a.m.

8:23 a.m.

8:25 a.m.

8:25 a.m.

8:27 a.m.

8:27 a.m.

Heat #3 Heat #4 Heat #5 Heat #6 Heat #7 Heat #8 Heat #9 Heat #10

Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls

14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11

PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE

Time

Heat #

Gender

Age Group

Swim Cap Color

8:40 a.m.

8:40 a.m.

8:43 a.m.

8:43 a.m.

8:47 a.m.

8:47 a.m.

8:53 a.m.

8:53 a.m.

Heat #11 Heat #12 Heat #13 Heat #14 Heat #15 Heat #16 Heat #17 Heat #18

Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls

10 10 9 9 8 8 6&7 6&7

ROYAL BLUE ROYAL BLUE SILVER SILVER PINK PINK YELLOW YELLOW

Time

Heat #

Gender

Age Group

Swim Cap Color

9:00 a.m.

Heat #19

Both

5 & Under

ORANGE

All heat start times are estimated.

Athletes should be ready to swim 10 minutes prior to their listed heat start time.

COURSE MAPS

COURSE MAPS

ENJOY 1 FREE SMALL ICE CREAM CONE PLEASE REDEEM WITH A GINNA’S CAFE ASSOCIATE

1 FREE FERRIS WHEEL RIDE! VALID ONLY AT OVERLAND PARK SCHEELS

RIDERS MUST BE AT LEAST 36” TALL ALL CHILDREN UNDER 48” TALL MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

VALID ONLY AT

OVERLAND PARK SCHEELS

COURSE MAPS RUN COURSE

TOTS TRI

SPRINT TRI (9-10)

SUPER SPRINT TRI (6-8)

LONG TRI (11-14)

COURSE MAPS

RACE DAY INFORMATION RACE MORNING PROCEDURE Transition opens at 6 a.m. on race day. Elite Cycling will be on site with bike technicians and pumps near bike mount/dismount.

Parents are permitted inside the transition area before race start to assist their athletes in getting set up. Transition will close at 7:55 a.m. Once transition closes, only athletes and volunteers will be allowed inside the transition area.

If you have misplaced any of your race identification materials, please visit the beach house.

SAFETY For everyone’s safety, any unattended bags found outside of transition will be checked

by JCPRD Park Police and moved to the beach house. Please do not leave any bags unattended outside the transition area at any time.

MINOR ATHLETE ABUSE PREVENTION POLICIES (MAAPP) The U.S. Center for SafeSport requires several safeguards be put in place at all USA Triathlon sanctioned events. Please ensure that you take some time to read through the document attached to your pre-race emails to make sure we are ensuring the safety of all athletes participating in the event.

WEATHER In the event of inclement weather or other safety concerns, JCPRD may modify, shorten, or cancel portions of the race.

If the start is delayed, updates will be announced at the event (if a public announcement system is available) and on the Rainout Line: 913-686-6030 ext. 16.

The race can be delayed only until it is no longer possible to finish before the park must reopen to the public at 12pm. If conditions do not improve or the course is deemed unsafe, the event will be canceled with no refunds. There is no rain date or rescheduling for this event.

AWARDS Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female athletes in each age group.

Podiums will be available for photos, and announcements will be made with the award ceremony times - so keep an ear out!

POST-RACE FOOD Cool off at the finish line with refreshments from Kona Ice, Hy-Vee, and Hiland Dairy!

Every athlete gets one free Kona Ice - and if you’re craving more, extra treats will be available for purchase.

SPECTATOR INFORMATION THANK YOU If you thought race day was just a workout for your athlete, think again! Spectating in the triathlon world is no small task - it’s full of excitement, energy, and plenty of cheering.

We recommend comfortable shoes, a chair, sunscreen and water - and don’t forget to know what your athlete is wearing so you don’t miss them on the course!

Your role as a spectator is crucial: cheering keeps athletes going when they get tired, motivates them to push through, and makes race day unforgettable.

Thank you for supporting all of our athletes and helping make race day amazing!

As a spectator, you have the important job of cheering on ALL participants! It is no secret that athletes will become tired along the course, but that’s where YOU step in to keep them going! We can’t thank you enough for encouraging all of our athletes on race day!

FREE CHEER SIGNS Visit the beach house to grab a free cheer sign and personalize it for your athlete! Signs will be available at packet pickup as well as on race day.

COFFEE, SNACKS, & KONA ICE Fuel up on race day! Travelin’ Toms Coffee and Kona Ice will be available for purchase before, during, and after the event.

SAFETY For everyone’s safety, please cheer from behind the fenced areas and stay alert throughout the event.

Volunteers will be stationed at crosswalks to ensure you are able to safely cross the road.

RACE DAY CHECKLIST • • • • • • • • • •

GENERAL Directions to venue Course maps Money Race uniform Race numbers and timing chip Sunscreen Sunglasses Anti-chafing product Extra clothes Watch

TRANSITION GEAR • Towel(s)/transition mat • Water bottle(s)

SWIM GEAR

• Swim cap • Goggles BIKE GEAR • • • • • • • • •

Bike Helmet Bike shoes Bike gloves Tire pump Spare tube(s) CO2 cartridges Tools Bar-end plugs RUN GEAR

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Running shoes Socks Hat/visor Race number belt

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