Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Note: Registration for the 12th Annual Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon will open at 10am on Wednesday, Jan. 14th.

Entry fees are non-refundable – no exceptions.

Parents who plan to visit Adventure Island after the race MUST buy additional "Stay & Play" tickets (valid only on race day). They are available for purchase at the discounted rate through the Kids Tri registration system. A 'Stay & Play' ticket is NOT needed to watch the race before the park opens. Additional "Stay & Play" ticket sales will close at 11:59PM on Sunday, April 19th.

No, anyone with an Adventure Island Fun Card or Annual Pass does not need to purchase additional "stay & play" tickets.

Adventure Island 'Stay & Play' tickets are valid on race day only.

You will collect your 'Stay & Play' ticket(s) at packet pick-up.

Up to six (6) additional 'Stay & Play' tickets to Adventure Island can be purchased during online registration for a discounted rate of $42.00.

Yes, anyone using their "stay & play" tickets will need to repark in the Adventure Island lot at the conclusion of the event. Adventure Island parking opens at 9:30am.

Yes, the race distances are the same for all age groups (6-8, 9-11, and 12-14). The three age groups will have different start times so they are not on the course at the same time 200 meter swim 1.5 mile bike 0.5 mile run

Yes, the race will be timed and results will be shared online and near the finish line post-race.

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No, participants are responsible for bringing their own bike for the race.

Aero bars, training wheels, wheel pegs and all musical devices/headphones are not permitted.

No. The bike transition area will be open to athletes and race staff ONLY. This means parents will not be allowed to assist their athlete with finding his/her bike during the race and/or after the race. Our transition staff are dedicated to making sure all athletes find their bikes quickly and safely and are there specifically to help make the transition easy for each participant.

Yes, bikes can be dropped off and staged in transition during packet pick-up on Friday, April 24. Overnight security will be in place.

Finisher medals will be given out to every participant who completes the race.

No, there is no fee for spectators.

All friends and family are welcome to join us at the park on race day to watch your athlete(s) compete in the race. There are several locations inside the park and along the run course for spectators to observe sections of the course. The bike course is the only section of the course that will not be accessible to spectators.

All event photos and recap videos are shared via the Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon Facebook Page.(https://www.facebook.com/TampaBayKidsTri)

If you and your family opt to stay and play at Adventure Island you will be asked to re-park your cars at the main visitor parking lot located at the main entrance of the park and re-enter there.

The Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon is a FUN-raising event with a focus on fun, finishing and fundraising. In recent years, the trophy ceremony has overshadowed our mission of creating an unintimidating and exciting experience for all while helping spread Gavin Lambert’s “finisher’s spirit” and supporting Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), our race beneficiary. In 2023 and beyond, all funds typically allocated to trophies will be repurposed and included in the overall charitable donation to FARA

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