Event Details
In Person: July 21, 2021
Virtual: July 21 - 25, 2021
Swim. Bike. Run.
Join us for the 2021 hybrid edition of the Schultz Family Triathlon. You can do the race with us at Newton North High School or virtually in your neck of the woods.
In Person Race Information
Here's more information about the triathlon hosted at Newton North High School in 2021
Swim
Ages 6-8: 25 Yard Swim
Ages 9-12: 50 Yard Swim
Athletes will start in Newton North's Indoor Pool. We will have lifeguards in the water in each lane to help assist athletes when needed.
Bike
Ages 6-8 - 3/4 mile (1 loop)
Ages 9-12 - 1.5 miles (2 loops)
The bike course consists of Elm Road, Walnut Street and Tiger Drive Loop. The course will be closed to vehicular traffic.
Run
Ages 6-8: 1/4 mile (1 lap)
Ages 9-12: 1/2 mile (2 laps)
Athletes will finish on Newton North's Outdoor Track. Get ready for medals at the finish line.
Timeline
4:00pm – Packet Pick Up Opens
4:00pm - Transition Area Opens
5:00pm – Please arrive by this time!
5:30pm – Packet Pick-Up Ends
5:30pm – Elm Road & Walnut Southbound are
closed to traffic.
5:40pm – Race Welcome, Announcements, &
National Anthem, Staging of Athletes
6:00pm – Race Starts
8:00pm – Race Concludes
We will be utilizing a staggered start for each
age group to ensure proper social distancing and timing of each
participant and to keep the course from being
too crowded. We will start with our youngest participants, then feature our adaptive division and finally our older participants.
Parking
The Lowell Ave Parking Lot, on the corner of Lowell Ave & Elm Road is where most people should park and is the most convenient to the race.
Included in race entry
We've got you covered whether you are racing in person or virtually....check out these items below!
Finisher Medal
Race Bib
Race Shirt
Virtual Information
Last year we had athletes from all across American and we hope this year is no different. The best part of participating virtually is that you get to design your very own triathlon course!
How does the virtual event work?
We've created a simple, step by step guide
Step Two: Receive your packet
Now that you have your race shirt, bib number & medal, put them in a safe place for race week. It is time to start training for your race (see below training plan) and work with your family on coming up with a fun and rewarding course.
Suggested Race Distances
These are a general distance guidelines for the 2021 Virtual Option. Feel free to adapt the examples below.
Ages 6-8 years
Swim: 25 yards
Bike: 1 Mile
Run: 1/4 Mile
Ages 9-12 years
Swim: 50-100 yards
Bike: 1-2 Miles
Run: 1/2 to 1 Mile
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