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11TH ANNUAL SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON!
When:
June 13, 2026
Where:
The Penllyn Club
525 Gwynedd Avenue
Penllyn, PA 19422
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 EVENTS KIDS' ROCK 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.
Where:
The Penllyn Club
525 Gwynedd Avenue
Penllyn, PA 19422
GPS: HERE!
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👉🏻For a more detailed look at this event, which includes course maps and parking maps, please visit our race homepage HERE!
The purpose of this event is to promote multisport participation and encourage a healthy lifestyle in youth & families.
SO, WHY IS THE SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS ROCK 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 TIE DYE TEE 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 Events KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON will be staged on Saturday, June 13, 2026 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 6-7: 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 June 8th.
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)
😊
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 June 9th.
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😊
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].
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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
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)
😊
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😊
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]
Join Scoogië Events & Well Crafted Brewing Company in partnership with Ambler Yards & Lower Gwynedd Township for an Oktoberfest celebration run on October 5, 2025 that promises to be an instant Fall classic!
This event is limited to 800 runners*
Please register early to ensure your slot.
This family friendly, community driven event will reward participants with an amazing finisher's medal, a special commemorative Scoogië's Oktoberfest baseball style hat*, a free Well Crafted Brewing Company beer for all runners over 21 at the finish line*
Plus, some festive music, yard games, food trucks and a rock'in awards ceremony with age group & overall awards!
And who knows what other spontaneous fun may happen once you cross the finish line!
Sign up today and be part of the fun!
*Hat deadline is August 31st
*Must be 21 yrs+ for a beer. ID's will be checked.
*Once 800 runners is reached, we will immediately close registration. (This may be as early as September 1st)
🎃🍁RACE DAY DETAILS🍂🎃
Date:
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Race Location:
🎃 Great Pumpkin Venue🎃
Sumneytown Pike
Spring House, PA 19477
GPS: HERE!
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🏃🏻♀️Saturday’s suggested arrival time:🏃🏻♂️
8:30-10:15 am
REGISTRATION/BIB PICK-UP CLOSES PROMPTLY AT 10:30.
Pre-race announcements: 10:45 am
National Anthem: 10:52 am
Lil' Pumpkin Kids Run starts at 11:00 am
(Kids run is about 1/3 of a mile)
10k starts at 11:11 am
5k starts at 11:20 am
2 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 11:22 am
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IMPORTANT & FUN REMINDERS:
Remember to DRESS-UP in your favorite Halloween costumes!
We’re gonna have a fun costume contest after the runs & walks!
And, the after party at this event is shaping up to be a good one:
The good folks at Penna's Italian Market will be supplying
the food for the Tapping of the Great Pumpkin after-party!
Free for everyone with a race bib!
And Well Crafted Beer Compnay will be supplying the beer for the Tapping of the Great Pumpkin after-party!
Everyone over 21 with a race bib gets a free beer after the race!
Plus, we’ll be having the awards ceremony
& costume contest winners!
We can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday!
😊IMPORTANT EXTRA HOODIES NOTE FOR RACE DAY😊
If you didn’t register in time to guarantee a shirt, any leftovers will handed out on a first come basis starting exactly 1 hour after the start of the race here at the main registration tent.
PLEASE do not inquire about extra shirts before that one hour mark as it will slow down the pickup line.
😊Thank you😊
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Join 1000+ runners & walkers as we celebrate 13 years of
RUNNING HAPPY
at the
13th Annual Tapping of the Great Pumpkin 5k, 10k
2 Mile Fun Run/Walk & Lil' Pumpkin Kids Run!
on
Saturday, November 1st @ 11:00 am
THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!
PLEASE register RIGHT AWAY to secure a slot!!
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We’re pulling out all of the tricks & treats to make this 13th year (I know...spooky right?!)
Lower Gwynedd Township & Scoogie Events invites the whole family
to come celebrate the
Fall running season & the awesomeness of Halloween with
family friendly activities, costume contests, good food,
rockin’ music and some adult beverages!
In partnership with the good folks at Lower Gwynedd Township &
Spring House Innovation Park
and benefiting
Gwynedd Mercy University
Along with our 2 two title sponsors for this event:
Penna’s Italian Market and Deli & The Fireside Bar & Grille will be supplying the food for the Tapping of the Great Pumpkin after-party!
Free for everyone with a race bib!
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Race location:
🎃 Great Pumpkin Venue🎃
Sumneytown Pike
Spring House, PA, 19477
(map)
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100% of the donations generated from Tapping of the Pumpkin will go directly to
Gwynedd Mercy University
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Choose from chip timed 5k or 10k!
or
💃🕺Non-competitive/Un-timed 2 mile Fun Walk/Run!
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🏃🏻♀️Saturday’s suggested arrival time🏃🏻♂️
9:30-10:15 am
REGISTRATION/BIB PICK-UP CLOSES PROMPTLY AT 10:30.
Pre-race announcements: 10:45 am
National Anthem: 10:52 am
Lil' Pumpkin Kids Run starts at 11:00 am
(Kids run is about 1/3 of a mile)
10k starts at 11:11 am
5k starts at 11:20 am
2 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 11:22 am
🎃Here are a few more reasons why this event will ROCK🎃
~
🎃~Every runner that registers before the t-shirt deadline will get a
TOP OF THE LINE L/S SHIRT!
(must register before the t-shirt deadline of 9/15)
🎃~Every finisher gets a Scoogie designed
huge 3" finisher’s medal!
🎃~Every runner registered in time gets a vanity bib
(your name/nick-name)
🎃~Choose to run your event in a costume and you will automatically be entered in the "Best Costume Contest" or feel free to run in your normal running attire!
AWARDS:
Overall winner (male and female), plus top three males and females in each age category:
NEW age group: 9 & under, 10-14,
15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79,
(another NEW age group: 80-89)
No mailing of awards or shirts.
If you have to leave the race early for ANY reason, you must notify us to save your award.
Note: If you are registered for this race and you registered in time to choose a top size BUT you are unable to run for whatever reason, you will NEED TO CONTACT us 24 hours BEFORE RACE DAY and let us know if you'd like us to hold on to your reserved giveaway (top) 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.
NOTE:
Tapping of the Great Pumpkin packet pick-up & race day information will be emailed to all registered runners on
Monday, October 27th.
We can't wait to see everyone on November 2nd!
(You're in for quite a treat)
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
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😊IMPORTANT EXTRA HOODIES NOTE FOR RACE DAY😊
If you didn’t register in time to guarantee a shirt, any leftovers will handed out on a first come basis starting exactly 1 hour after the start of the race here at the main registration tent.
PLEASE do not inquire about extra shirts before that one hour mark as it will slow down the pickup line.
😊Thank you😊