11TH ANNUAL SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON!

Race will be on August 2, 2026 and this will be our first annual 5K!

If you are not available to run the race, please support us by running a virtual race!

Every stride you take brings hope to animals waiting for a second chance. Join us for a fun and inspiring 5K where runners, walkers, and animal lovers unite to support local shelters. Your participation helps build smarter, more affordable adoption and foster programs—so every pet can find the loving home they deserve. Come run for joy, run for change, and run for paws!

Why Participate?

100% of proceeds go toward rescuing and caring for animals.

Great for animal lovers, runners, and families alike

Welcome to the 8th Annual Jack Duffy 5K Power Run and 1M Walk! This event is held to honor and celebrate the life of Jack Duffy, a brilliant and kind young man and accomplished runner. Proceeds support youth mental health and suicide prevention.

The event will take place on SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, including a virtual option. The in-person run and walk will be held in Horsham, PA, starting and ending at the Hatboro-Horsham High School Stadium and continuing along the beautiful, paved Horsham Power Line Trail. Advanced online registration is open through August 7 and is discounted versus race day sign-up. A free t-shirt is available if registered by July 8. Pickup for bibs and shirts will be at check-in on race day beginning at 7:15 am, with the race starting promptly at 8:00.

Awards for the in-person race will be given to the top three male and female runners as well as the top male and female in each age category. Please join us again this year to honor Jack’s commitment to empower physical and mental health!

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💥IMPORTANT NOTE💥

THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 200 ATHELETES.

ONCE WE HIT 200, WE HAVE TO CLOSE REGISTRATION IMMEDIATELY.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

IT SELLS OUT VERY QUICKLY.

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR SLOT!

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SCOOGIE'S ENDLESS SUMMER KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON!

When:

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Where:

The Penllyn Club

525 Gwynedd Avenue

Penllyn, PA 19422

www.penllynclub.com

GPS: HERE!

Time:

Start Time 8:00 am

What:

Triathlon: Swim/Bike/Run for kids 5 to 15 years old

Duathlon: Run/Bike/Run for kids 5 to 15 years old

💥THIS IS WHAT THE SCOOGIE'S KIDS' ROCK ENDLESS SUMMER TRIATHLON & DUATHLON IS ALL ABOUT💥

It's about giving EVERY child no matter what level of experience they have in triathlon or duathlon a SAFE place to BE THEMSELVES!

We LOVE brand new first timer racers and we CATER to them.

😊💥WARNING💥😊

This event may cause an unusually large amounts of smiles & contagious hugs!

You’ve been warned…😊😃😁

💥💥💥PLEASE REGISTER RIGHT AWAY AS WE WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY!💥💥💥

Awards:

Awards for age groups in both the triathlon & duathlon:

5-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.

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👉🏻For a more detailed look at this event, which includes course maps and parking maps, please visit our

race homepage which will be up on June 21st (when the "regular athletes" are able to register)

The purpose of this event is to promote multisport participation and encourage a healthy lifestyle in youth & families.

SO, WHY IS SCOOGIE'S KIDS ROCK ENDLESS SUMMER TRIATHLON & DUATHLON A MUST DO?

~😃 The non-competitive, fun & positive atmosphere created by the Scoogie Events Crew!

~😃 The awesome finisher's medal that every triathlete & duathlete gets when they cross the finish line!

~😃 The AMAZING T-SHIRT that every athlete that registered before the deadline gets!

~😃We will create and foster a safe and enjoyable atmosphere that helps your child feel COMFORTABLE & VERY SPECIAL.

😀THE DETAILS😀

SCOOGIE'S KIDS ROCK ENDLESS SUMMER TRIATHLON & DUATHLON will be staged on Saturday, August 23, 2025 to help raise funds for the beautiful Penllyn Club

while also providing a fun, non-competitive atmosphere in a safe environment and of course, an awesome post-race atmosphere for the kids.

😀DISTANCES😀

Triathlon distances:

Ages 5-7: Swim 25 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile

Ages 8-9: Swim 50 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile

Ages 10-11: Swim 100 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile

Ages 12-15: Swim 100 yards ~ Bike 3.5 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile

Awards for age Groups: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.

Duathlon distances:

Ages 5-7: Run .40 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .25 Mile

Ages 8-9: Run .40 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .25 Mile

Ages 10-11: Run .9 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile

Ages 12-15: Run .9 Mile ~ Bike 3.5 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile

Awards for age Groups: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.

Course details:

Swim:

(for the triathlon)

The swim will be held in an outdoor pool with lifeguards.

Transition Area:

(for both tri & du)

There will be an area for the competitors to put their bikes, shoes, helmets, etc., called “the transition area”.

After finishing the swim, (or 1st run for the duathletes) the kids will come into the transition area

to put on their biking gear, get their bikes and start the bike portion of the race.

IMPORTANT TRANSITION NOTE:

The transition area will be staffed with 10 Scoogie Events Crew to welcome & encourage your children.

👉🏻To view actual maps of both the bike as well as the run course, click HERE for our homepage.

😀RACE DAY TIMELINE😀

Time: Start Time 8:00

NOTE:

A VERY DETAILED email will be sent out to all registered triathletes on the week of August 14th.

Packet pick-up details will also be included in that email…stay tuned 😊

RACE DAY ARRIVAL & START TIMES

Suggested arrival time:

6:00-6:30 am

Transition closes:

7:30 am

Pre-race talk

(calming encouragement by Scoogie)

7:30 am

National Anthem:

7:48 am

Triathletes & duathletes go to staging area and get ready to start

(Age group will be the child’s age ON RACE DAY)

Rolling start begins:

(Older triathletes & duathletes start first)

8:00 am

(It will be a rolling start with the 15-year old's starting first)

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Let the after party celebration begin...

Snow cones, bounce houses, watermelon eating contest & more...

Awards ceremony begins at approximately:

8:45/9:00

If you have ANY questions or concerns or just need any clarification regarding ANYTHING having to do with this event,

PLEASE EMAIL US ASAP and we will get right back to you.

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO GO OVER ALL OF THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

Email: [email protected]

The event will be altered or cancelled if it is deemed that for any reason the event is unsafe for the participants.

EVERY PARENT & TRIATHLETE MUST PERFORM A VERY COMPLETE & THOROUGH BIKE CHECK WAY BEFORE RACE DAY!

💥💥💥PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR HOMEPAGE AND VIEW SCOOGIE'S SAFETY BIKE CHECK LIST! 💥💥💥

Parents DO NOT need to get helmets & bikes inspected at a bike shop. But, we are asking that you (the parent) thoroughly go over your child’s bike and make sure that everything is tight and in working order. We’re going to post safety checklist on this website and also email it out to all registered athletes the week of August 21st.

DO YOU WANT TO EARN MONEY BACK....EASILY!!!

💖The Scoogie Events Share The Love Referral Program!💖

How it works: Once you have registered for this event, you will automatically be emailed a unique link in your confirmation email that you can then share with friends ANY WAY YOU'D LIKE: Post your link on Facebook, Twitter or email it to your friends, family & co-workers and each time a friends registers for this event (not including the kids 1/2 mile run or 1 or 2 mile walks) you get $5 back onto the original credit card you used to register for the event.

Keep doing it till you earn your registration money back…EASY PEASY!

😃😃IT WILL LITERALLY TAKE YOU 1 MINUTE TO DO!!😃😃

💖BAM💖

$5 back on your credit card FOR EACH PERSON THAT REGISTERS until you earn your whole registration back!!

YES, THAT'S CORRECT, YOU READ IT RIGHT...WE WILL GIVE YOU $5 RIGHT BACK ONTO YOUR CREDIT CARD FOR EVERY FRIEND THAT REGISTERS....IT LITERALLY COULD NOT BE ANY EASIER!

Very detailed and specific instructions regarding The Scoogie Events Share The Love Referral Program instructions

WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU AND EXPLAINED VERY CLEARLY IN YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL ONCE YOU REGISTER!

Have questions about the The Scoogie Events Share The Love Referral Program?

Shoot us an email and we'll be happy to help in any way that we can😊

[email protected]

We do not offer refunds or transfers.

There is no mailing of awards or shirts. You MUST pick up your award before you leave. If you do not, we cannot hold/store awards and it will likely be given to a race day entry or someone else. It is simply too much to hold/store & inventory the awards.

Note: If you are registered for this race and you registered in time to choose a t-shirt BUT you are unable to run for whatever reason, you will NEED TO CONTACT us BEFORE RACE DAY and let us know if you'd like us to hold on to your reserved shirt for you to pick up at a future Scoogie Event. If you do not do this, we cannot hold your shirt and it will be given to someone that registered after the deadline. We cannot mail shirts!

Packet Pick details will be emailed 5 days before this event.

Runners may pick up their packets on race morning but it is advised that they pick them up at packet pick up to avoid lines on race day.

If you have ANY questions at all...please do not hesitate to email Scoogie at [email protected]

Fast, Flat, Safe, Measured Course with Marshals at Key Locations. Free Food, Free Raffles, Free Giveaway Bags. Free T-Shirts if register BY August 28. Professionally timed by Pretzel City Sports. Indoor Facilities, Loads of Parking, Family Friendly

Benefits the Education of 116 needy and vulnerably children and teens in Tanzania, where education is Not free, as in the US.

Event details and schedule

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Registration/Packet Pick-up- 8:00AM

5K Race- 9:00AM / FunRun- 9:15AM / Walk- 9:30AM

Montgomery County Community College (MONTCO) Health and Science Building, Blue Bell, PA 19422

Rain or Shine

Plenty of Parking

The Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Task Force is hosting a Walk to Prevent Suicide on Sunday, September 13 at Temple - Ambler Campus. Register today for this inspirational walk to support suicide awareness, education, and prevention. Bring your family and friends to join us in this important cause!

Children 10 years of age and younger are free, and children 11 years and up as well as adults need to register on this site. During registration, you can also create or join a team.

The walk is approximately X miles. Parking is available in Lot 1 on Meetinghouse Road. Check-in on walk day begins across the street from parking at 8:30 am with the walk starting at 9:00 am. Refreshments, fun for kids, and mental health resources will be available as well as a giveaway item for the first 150 registered walkers. Dogs are welcome, subject to Temple - Ambler's Ground Rules.