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PureKids Triathlon Powered by Subway Leamington

WELCOME!!!!

to PureKids Triathlon powered by Subway

Sunday August 9, 2026

Nature Fresh Recreation Center

Race Details and Rules for Safety

EACH ATHLETE RECEIVES A MEDAL, T-SHIRT, SWIM CAP AND SWAG BAG !

Make it a family day out in the county! After your race don't hurry home! Explore!

Point Pelee National Park: Point Pelee National Park

Many local parks, splash pads, swim on our beaches, eat at our many restaurants, visit our iconic Burgess Refreshments for their signature foot long hotdogs and generous scoops of ice cream. Colasantis for a round of Mini Golf, famous for their Broasted chicken

Pre-Race Communication and Information:

Please review this Guide as it contains very important information and will address as many questions as possible regarding the Leamington event in The 2026 Pure Kids Triathlon Series powered by Subway. If you need further details or have a different question, please contact us through our race email at [email protected]

Registration:

• Online registration will close early if the race reaches maximum capacity, or on Thursday August 6, 2026 All registrations are non-refundable.

• · Athlete t-shirts are based on “first come, first served”. We will try our very best to have enough sizes on hand to satisfy all our athletes.

Register for both the Windsor race and the Leamington race (on August 9, 2026) and you will be eligible to win either a $100 gift card from Cycle Culture, a huge basket of fresh veggies from Pure Flavor, or a $50 gift card from The Running Factory

Weather:

• · Weather is an uncontrollable factor and every effort will be made to proceed with a safe event.

• · If one portion of the event is cancelled, the other two portions will take place; details will be shared on the day of the event.

• · This event is held outdoors, rain or shine. In the case of lightning, the race will be delayed or stopped immediately if in progress. The race will not resume until 30 minutes after the last incidence of lightning.

• · If the road conditions are unsafe due to rain, the bike portion of the event will be cancelled and a swim-run event will take place.

• · There are NO rain dates and NO refunds if the race is modified or cancelled due to weather.

Race Day Kit Pickup:

• · Date: Sunday morning from 7-8:45

• · Location: 249 Sherk Street, Leamington, ON, N8H 4X7

• All athletes must be on site by 8:30 am and ready to race by 9:00 am to allow our event to begin on schedule. Transition closes at 8:45

• · Parking will only be allowed at west end of parking lot

Equipment Required for the Race:

• Your athlete needs a pedal bicycle (road bike or mountain bike) or tricycle. Training wheels are permitted in any age group.

• A properly fitted bicycle helmet with functioning chin strap is required.

• All helmets must comply with either CPSC or CSA standards as indicated by a label inside the helmet.

• · Swim suit, goggles (optional), running shoes (no sandals or Crocs), shorts and shirt, water bottle, hat, towels and sunscreen.

SWIM

The swim takes place in the 6-lane 25 metre pool at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Center

• Lifeguards will be on deck at all times.

• There will be a maximum of 12 athletes per wave (a group that athletes are placed in according to their age). Athletes will swim 2 per lane.

• The swim will start in the water (no diving or jumping)

• · One parent or guardian (16 years+) must accompany athletes in the 3-5 age group in the water. Athletes 3-5 years may use water wings, puddle jumpers or a life jacket. Swim will take place in the shallow end of the pool for the smaller age groups.

• Life jackets are offered so athletes feel 100% comfortable swimming. The life jacket is not intended as an aid for non-swimmers. Life jackets will be permitted for any athlete regardless of age and will be handed out on the pool deck. We will supply the life jackets.

• · It is not a requirement for athletes to continuously swim their designated distance; resting by using the lane ropes or side walls is permitted and encouraged if needed. Athletes may use any stroke in the swim that they are comfortable with.

• Athletes are responsible for counting their own laps

• Spectators: due to limited space, you will be guided to a safe viewing area.

• TRANSITION AREA (PARENTS AND ATHLETES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN TRANSITION AREA ONCE RACE HAS BEGUN) Please wait until the race is completely over before removing belongings. Our live race day host will announce when the transition area is open to the public.

• The transition area in a triathlon is the section of the course that is set out to hold your bikes and equipment for the 3 stages (swimming, cycling, and running) of the race. You will use this twice; once to change from your swim to your bike, and the second time from your bike to your run.

• Athletes will place (rack) their bikes, helmet on the designated rack, with their gear placed under their bike. You must return bikes to the same place you racked your bike. No throwing of helmets or equipment .

• Bike racks will be marked with AGE GROUP signs which are the same colour as the race bib.

• Athletes enter the transition area, after their swim, walking or running down the swim chute Volunteers will assist athletes throughout their transition from swimming to biking.

• Athletes in the 3-5 age group will have a separate transition area. One parent (wearing a VIP race bib) will be allowed to assist their athlete in transition for the 3-5 age group.

• · After the swim, athletes should dry off with their towel and put on shorts and a shirt over their bathing suit with their race number already pinned on.

• · Parents are allowed in transition to help set up their athlete(s) gear before the race. Parents are not allowed in the transition area during the race (except in the 3-5 year old age group)

• · Parents are not permitted to participate with their athlete and will not be allowed to pace or guide their athlete on the bike and/or run course. We encourage you to watch from designated spectator areas and enjoy the experience while loudly cheering on both your athlete and others racing!

• · Bike helmets must be on and the chin strap buckled at all times while the athlete is in contact with their bike.

BIKE COURSE

• A properly fitted bicycle helmet with functioning chin strap is required.

• All helmets must comply with either CPSC or CSA standards as indicated by a label inside the helmet.

• Bike helmets must be on and the chin strap buckled at all times while the athlete is in contact with their bike.

• NO HELMET = NO RACE

• NO SHIRT = NO RACE (Torsos = chest and stomach must be covered during the bike and run (female and male)

• Our volunteers will direct athletes to the exit of the transition area.

• Athletes can walk or run with their bike to the “ON MY BIKE” sign where our volunteers will have you mount up for your ride. No riding bikes in the transition area.

• Failure to follow the directions of race officials, the use of profanity (athletes and parents) and putting the safety of other athletes at risk will not be tolerated.

• Please make sure your athlete(s) understand the bike looping process. The number of required bike loops will be marked on their hand with permanent marker to assist them through the

race. Example B4 = 4 loops on the bike.

• Cage pedals are not permitted at any age for safety. Aerobars are not permitted.

• Clipless pedals are permitted for any age.

• The bike course is a vehicle free 1.2K loop on the road around the perimeter of the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Center. There will be multiple volunteers, officials and emergency personnel on site.

• Older age groups will do multiple loops to complete their respective distance.

• As there could be many bikes on the course at one time, volunteers will do their best to count loops and indicate when athletes are on their final loop.

• Ultimately, it is your athlete’s responsibility to count their bike loops.

Run Course

• Athletes will be directed to the “OFF MY BIKE” sign where our volunteers will have you dismount from your ride.

• Athletes can walk or run with their bike back into the transition area. No riding bikes in the transition area.

• Athletes can remove all their bike gear, store it beside their bike, and put on their running gear.

• Race numbers must now be visible on the front of the athlete’s torso to allow our volunteers to direct athletes to the proper number of run loops.

• The run course is a vehicle free utilizing the trail behind the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Center

There will be multiple volunteers, officials and emergency personnel on site.

• Older age groups will do multiple loops to complete their respective distance.

• There will be 1 water station set up for all age groups; older age groups will pass the water station several times.

• Please make sure your athlete(s) understand the run loop process. The number of required run loops will be marked on their hand with permanent marker to assist them through the race. Example: R2 = 2 loops on the run.

• As there could be many runners on the run at one time, volunteers will do their best to count loops and indicate when athletes are on their final loop.

• Ultimately, it is your athlete’s responsibility to count their run loops.

Length & Loop Counting

• Be sure your athlete knows how many LENGTHS in the pool and LOOPS of the bike and run course they are required to complete.

• It is the responsibility of the athlete to keep track of the required loops.

• The number of lengths of the pool will be reviewed with each wave before starting.

• The number of bike and run loops will be marked on each athlete’s left hand with permanent marker.

• Bike Inspection:

• We recommend that you take your bikes in for a pre-race bike inspection the week before the race.

• Inspections at a bike shop will include checks on brakes, steering, inflation pressure, tire condition, chain, and pedals.

• On the day of the race, a bike technician from Le Bike Shop will be on hand to assist with last minute repairs, etc.

Post-Race Hospitality

• Athletes are welcome to enjoy all the post-race refreshments in our hospitality area after they have completed their race including sandwiches from Subway, assorted items from Tim Hortons, water, juice and snacks.

• We will not have post-race food available for purchase for spectators; please bring your own water and snacks as needed.

• A variety of draw prizes from some of our great sponsors will be pre-selected for each age group and posted for your convenience.

• ·Lost and found items are gathered and left at the race site. The organizers are not responsible for items left at the race.

• There are no age group awards for this event. The finishing time of each athlete will be posted in alphabetical order and not in order of completion time within each age group as we encourage and celebrate participation.

• We will take this opportunity to remind athletes and parents that this is a non-competitive event series and we are not disqualifying, holding back, or adjusting times for any participant who does not completed the required distance.·

Age Swim Bike Run

5 & Under 12m 100m 20m

6-7 25m 1.6km road and trail 500m

8-9 50m 2.5 1 loop 1km

10-11 100m 5km 2 loops 1km

12-13 150m 7.5 km 3 loops 2km

14-15 200 m 10 km 4 loops 2km

You are invited to an active event for the whole family, Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Point Pelee National Park! The UMEI Lightning Bolt consists of a 10k run, 5k Walk or Run, a kids’ 1k run and a 400m kids’ dash. This is a timed race with W.R.A.C.E and can be used to qualify!!

Come support Christian Education at UMEI! All proceeds go towards making private Christian education affordable to as many families as we can. Sign up today and invite your friends!

We've heard your recommendations and we're changing a few things up, but the structure of the event won't change. For all changes, please read below.

What Your Registration Includes:

• Free entry into Point Pelee

• A Lightning Bolt race shirt (must register by the early bird deadline of September 11, 2026 to receive this)

• Chip timed event by WRACE

• Post race refreshments (including Mennonite Sausage!!) and a swag table - you'll be able to grab any swag you'd like from the swag table - this will reduce waste and multiple items going to families who may not need them.

• Awards (1st, 2nd, 3rd place male/female for 5K and 10K runs and 5k walk, kids medals)

• Many door prizes

Registration:

• A family rate is available for 2 adults over 18 and up to 3 children participating in the Family 5K Lightning Run/Walk.

• If kids from a family registered in the Family Run/Walk would like to participate in the Kids 400m Dash or the Kids 1K Run, please use code "FAMILY" to get 50% off each child's registration.

Things To Note:

Register by the early bird deadline to receive a Lightning Bolt race athletic long sleeve shirt. These will not be available for purchase at the event.

Awards ceremony and door prize draw immediately after the race (you must be present to receive your prize).

As usual, there will be a big ticket prize, what it is as this point is not known!

We've tried a few different options for those who have pledged additional funds, but it's been confusing in the past. This is how tickets will work this year - every participant will get a ticket that will go towards the general door prizes. Those who raise additional pledges of $300 or more, will receive a UMEI branded cooler bag at registration (see photo). Share your pledge page on social media, to your family and friends, etc!!

This event runs rain or shine! There will likely be black flies and mosquitos - dress accordingly and bring/wear bug spray!

A map of the race is below: One lap around is 5k, those running 10k will complete it twice. Further instruction will be given at the event.