Louisiana Triathlon

Join Club South Runners for our 2026 Summer Series in various locations throughout the Baton Rouge area! Register for one or multiple events.

1/2 Mile fun run at 6:45 followed by 2 Mile run at 7:00 pm.

Age group awards 3 deep. Registration is FREE for CSR members, $5.00 for students and $10 for non-members. Post race refreshments are included for all registered participants.

Runners and walkers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Members and non-members of Club South Runners are welcome.

2026 Rocketkidz Rookies Triathlon

June 7, 2026

Paula G. Manship YMCA

8100 YMCA Plaza Drive

Baton Rouge, LA

This event is capped at 100 participants. We will sell out so please register early. Additionally, we do have a waiting list so if you register and realize you can not make it, please let us know so that we can open a spot on the waiting list.

We can't wait for another Rocketkidz Rookies Triathlon! Swimming, biking, and running, oh my! Rocketkidz Rookies Triathlon is an event specially designed to introduce children ages 3-10 to the sport of triathlon.

3-4 yr olds: swim 15 yds, bike 1/4 mile, run 100 yds. ONE parent may accompany the child on the course.

5-6 yr olds: swim 25 yds, bike 1/2 mile, run 1/4 mile.

7-10 yr olds: swim 25 yds, bike 1 mile, run 1/2 mile.

Training wheels are acceptable for all ages. Please ensure your child's bike is in good working order prior to the event.

We've got non-swimmer divisions where a child can use flotation devices. It is short, it is fun, it is a great way for your child to play and be a triathlete.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS. NO TRANSFERS. We purchase supplies/goodies for this race well in advance of the event and cannot offer refunds. Racers cannot give their race entries to another person to race (liability issue). All RKF events benefit the Foundation, so even if you cannot race your entry fees are going to fantastic programming!

This race will not be rescheduled. The cancellation of this event is at the discretion of race directors. The race may start during light rain. Cancellation will occur if thunder or lightning is present in the area. We will do everything in our power to allow the event to take place, but we will not compromise the safety of our little racers.

Course Description

Our Rookies Race will take place at Manship YMCA. The swim takes place in the pool. The bike takes place on the campus around the Y completely closed to traffic. The run will be in the grassy area around the ball field.

The race distances are approximate and allow for safest course we can muster on the roads and sidewalks. The focus of this event is to present triathlon to the children in a way that gets them motivated to stay active and, hopefully, consider participating in runs and bikes and swims .... and any other physical activity.

Club South runners presents The Freedom Mile. This is a series of 1 mile races and includes a parent-child ½ mile fun run. It is a point to point event ending at the Old State Capitol.

• 7:00 am Onsite registration begins/ Packet Pickuup

• 8:00 am: Masters/Grandmasters Male/Female

• 8:20 am: Youth (14 & under) Male/Female

• 8:40 am: Open Division Women

• 9:00 am: Open Division Men

• 9:20 am: Parent/Child 1/2 mile fun run

We have a shuttle bus that runs from finish to start for each event, except the 1/2 mile fun run as that is an out and back course.

AWARDS:

• Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, Grandmasters Male/Female

• 3 deep each age group Male/Female (under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-559, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)

• Corticates 3 deep Male/Female for 8 and under, 9-10 years, 11-12 years, and 13-14 years

• Finisher certificate for each child in the 1/2 mile fun run

HAVE YOUR BIKE AND RUNNING SHOES BLESSED!! HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES

Bicycle Ride starts at 8 am for the fast riders. 7:30 am for the slow riders

Sat. July 11, 2025 9:00am at St. Joseph Cathedral 401 Main Street Baton Rouge, LA

7TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE BIKES AND RUNNERS

Hosted by VS Tour de Friends RIDE HARD LIVE EASY ,

Baton Rouge Bike Club

Varsity Sports

Father Cary Bani will Bless your bike and running shoes for a safe training season.

In addition we will be Honoring Our Fallen Heroes from that tragic day on 7/17/2016, and past fallen heroes from Louisiana

***If you want to cycle to the church parking lot, please meet at the L'Auberge Casino Overflow parking lot at

7:45am to roll out at 8:00am.*** for the faster riders

(16-17 mph)

Meet at 7:15 am to leave at 7:30 am from the casino if you are wanting a slower ride to the church.

Wear Blue to Honor Law Enforcement.

Red to Honor Firefighters

White to Honor Emergency Medical Personnel

Runners and Cyclists: Please gather in the church parking lot by 9:00am

Cyclists also have an option to meet at the Past Time Restaurant and follow the last mile.

Runners will meet downtown (TBA) www.varsityrunning.com”

This is an amazing opportunity for all Cyclists and Runners to have their lives, bikes and running shoes blessed for a safe season, while providing camaraderie, friendship and the promotion of cycling and runner safety.