Northstar Industries PTBO Kids Triathlon

Northstar Industries PTBO KIDS TRIATHLON

Northstar Industries PTBO Kids Triathlon is a fun event designed to keep kids ages 3-11 active and healthy and introduce them to the fun of triathlon and fair play. Although there are prizes for the top 3 in each age group the emphasis is on participation and having fun in a supportive, safe environment.

Race age is based on Race Day, August 2nd, 2025 Race registration can not be transfered to another child, no refunds available.

This year's event is in support of Peterborough Child & Family Centres.

Why a Triathlon for kids?

Since it's start in 2005, this race has become a community favorite and is sure to be an amazing, memorable summer experience for the whole family!'

• Children should accumulate 90 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity in addition to incidental activities required for daily living (equivalent to 16,500 “steps” with a pedometer)
  • 90% of Canadian children do not meet this guideline
• Children should spend less than 2 hours per day of TV or leisure-related screen time
  • Each weekday, Canadian children and youth are averaging 5-6 hours of screen time, climbing to 6-7.5 hours per day on the weekend
• Canada has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the developed world
• Between 1978-2004, the number of overweight children in Canada doubled, and during the same time period the incidence of obesity tripled
• Obesity in youth and adolescents often continues into adulthood, which contributes to a range of diseases such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer

It is our responsibility as parents, teachers, and concerned community members to be role models for the children of today. We need to model behaviour that includes physical activity as an important part of our daily lives. We need to encourage kids to participate in physical activity every day. Sports are fun and have their own important life-lessons, and are a great option for most kids. However, physical activity doesn’t have to mean putting kids in a van and driving to yet another hockey arena or soccer field. There is the daily joy of riding a bike to school, swimming in the lake, or simply running around playing tag or hide-and-go seek with some neighbourhood friends.

Northstar Industries PTBO Kids Triathlon is meant to celebrate kids and parents making the great choice to be physically active. Hopefully, kids will see race day as a reason to keep working on their “swim-bike-run” skills all summer long. Let’s hope the children of this generation will be inspired to get active because it’s fun and makes them feel good. As adults we know this is the best start we can give them for healthy years ahead. Every parent wishes the best for their child’s future; let’s stop wishing and get moving!

Courses, Times & Distances

It all happens at Beavermead Park! Free parking will be provided nearby - please watch for signs.

*Please note that the maps provided outline the entire course of each portion of the event. Individual race distances are not shown on these maps, as the maps are for illustrative purposes. This distances for the different races has remained the same. 




SWIM: First- swim cap required, goggles and flotation device optional. Some racers swim with a top and their race number already on, some wear water shoes that they can also bike and run in -- lots of choices!

BIKE: Second- you must put your bike helmet on before you grab your bike. Then walk/run your bike through transition area, then hop on and peddle! Afterwards it goes in reverse; Dismount, walk/run your bike through transition, return your bike to its spot, and only then take your helmet off. Lots of volunteers will help if needed.

RUN: Third- Yup, run!

The age groups who are required to do more than 1 lap are responsible for keeping track of their own laps during the bike and run.

Post Race

Don't forget to cheer the next kids along too!

RESULTS - Chip timing provided by Splits Timing. Total elapsed time will be provided. Finishing times will be posted on site after each age group wave is completed and live online. Final results will be available online at splitstiming.com.

PRIZES - Shortly after each age group wave we will give out prizes to our top 3 participants plus a few draw prizes too!

FOOD - A yummy post race meal is provided to all race participants. (but not for spectators so please come prepared!)

PLAY - Peterborough Child & Family Centres provides an amazing kids play area that includes lots of fun stuff like face painting, toys, entertainment & activities!

Interested in volunteering?

Looking for a way to give back to your community and support children in a way that promotes an active, healthy lifestyle and is a ton of fun!?! Northstar Industries PTBO Kids Triathlon is a great way to do just that!Join us this summer for a day of helping kids meet their goals, finish a race, have a fun time with their friends and family! What could be more rewarding!?!  Contact (dave@runnerslife.ca) for more details.
No triathlon experience necessary.