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The Whipper Snapper Races are FREE and open to all children 14 years old and under.
All participants receive a finisher medal and a goodie bag after their race.
Date: June 19, 2026
Location: Bayfront Festival Park | Duluth, MN
Age Limit: 14 & Under
Entry Fee: FREE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
YAF Festival for Kids: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Race Registration: 2:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Whipper Snapper Races for Kids:
3:30 p.m. Mascot Races
3:45 p.m. 4 and Under
4:15 p.m. 5-6 year olds
4:40 p.m. 7-8 year olds
4:50 p.m. 9-10 year olds
4:55 p.m. 11-14 year olds
IMPORTANT: Our Whipper Snapper Races for Kids are accessible to our wheelchair and adaptive participants. Families in need of special accommodations can call our office ahead of time at (218) 727-0947 or speak with a race official upon arrival.
The Root Beer Kids race is the partner race for the Brewhouse Triathlon. It is for kids 6-14 and takes place on Sunday afternoon.
6-8 year olds: 50 yard Swim, 1.5 mile Bike, 1/4 mile Run (approx: 2:50 start)
9-11 year olds: 100 yard Swim, 2.5 mile Bike, 1/2 mile Run (approx: 2:10 start)
12-14 year olds: 200 yard Swim, 5 mile Bike, 1 mile Run (1:30 start)
There will be in-person registration at The Barrel Room in the Fitger's complex across from the Brewhouse from 4-7pm on Saturday night. Cash, Check or Charge. There WILL be on-site registration for the Root Beer Kids Triathlon starting at 12:30pm on Sunday.
Cost is $25 (plus appropriate insurance fee) before July 21st. $35 from then until the race.
There is a separate $10 insurance fee payable to USAT as part of the registration process. This fee covers all USAT kids events throughout the year. If you are signing up for multiple events it may be easier to purchase the annual youth license at www.USATriathlon.org
There are no refunds but we will defer registration until next year if you notify us 4 weeks or more from the race date.
USA Swimming Club. 60 members.