Event Details
Venue : Henley Leisure Centre and Gillots School, Oxfordshire, RG9 1PS
Date : Saturday 31st May 2025
- ONE OF THE BIGGEST KIDS TRIATHLONS IN THE UK
- A GREAT ACTIVITY TO KEEP CHILDREN FIT & HEALTHY
- INDOOR HEATED POOL, SAFE GRASS CYCLE & RUN COURSE
- FANTASTIC MEDAL FOR ALL CHILDREN WHO TAKE PART
- FUN & ACHIEVABLE DISTANCES FOR ALL CHILDREN
Race Information:
The Event
The Henley Kids Fun Triathlon is a wonderful opportunity for young athletes to enjoy a non-competitive introduction to triathlon in a welcoming and fun environment.
Participants will swim, cycle, and run along a well-planned course, focusing on having a great time rather than racing against each other. With friendly marshals positioned throughout the route, safety is a top priority, ensuring that everyone feels supported and secure.
This event is all about encouraging kids to stay active, make new friends, and enjoy the thrill of trying something new, making it a memorable experience for all!
- Achievable distances for all abilities of 5-16 year olds
- Event contained within the grounds of Henley Leisure Centre and Gillots School
- Indoor pool swim. Grass cycle & run courses
- Official Finishers Medal for all entrants
- Official Kids Fun Event merchandise available to purchase on the day
NB: There will be a promotional video being filmed at the event so please be aware of this.
Course Maps
PDF Documents: click each to open or download
Triathlon Distances - Swim-Bike-Run
| Age Guide | Event Name | Swim | Bike | Run |
| 5-7 yrs | TIN | 10m | 1km | 500m |
| 6-9 yrs | ZINC & RELAY | 25m | 1km | 500m |
| 8-11 yrs | STEEL | 50m | 2km | 1km |
| 10-13 yrs | BRONZE & RELAY | 50m | 3km | 1.5km |
| 12-15 yrs | SILVER | 100m | 4km | 2km |
| 13-16 yrs | GOLD & RELAY | 150m | 4km | 2.5km |
The Swim
- The children will be started at 20-second intervals in the pool.
- The Tin distance will swim one width of the shallow end of the pool.
- All other distances will swim lengths of the 25m pool.
- After completing the swim, children will use the shoe transition and continue to the cycle transition area.
- A swim cap can be worn but is not compulsory.
- Children are permitted to use swimming aids if they wish.
- Safety in the pool: there will be lifeguards and race crew poolside at all times.
The Bike
- The children will start the course at the mount line.
- The whole of the bike course is post and taped, making it very easy to navigate for the children.
- There will be signage around the venue reminding children how many laps they are meant to do.
- There will be marshals on the course and dismount line, to help any child that needs it.
- Children will not be allowed to take part without a bike helmet.
The Run
- The whole of the run course is on short grass and inside the grounds of Gillotts School field.
- There is a feed station on the run course, serving water to any child who requests one.
- All children will pass under the Official UK Triathlon Finish Line and have their names announced as they finish.
For more information about the event, please see Race Day Info.
Race Day Information
Please take some time to read all the event information, we want to ensure that your child has an enjoyable triathlon and you are fully informed about the day.
You can use this information as a guide for your event.
Full and up to date competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event. Please check spam/junk folders.
WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, stickers, etc. at registration on the day.
Good luck and have a great day!
Click to view RACE DAY INFORMATION 2024
Other useful information to help you plan your event day.
Estimated Event Times
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Tin from 12:30pm Gold from 1.05pm Silver from 1:15pm Steel from 1:30pm Bronze from 2:20pm Zinc from 3:00pm |
Every child will receive their own individual start time, the times provided above are a rough guide to help you plan any transport/accommodation/childcare needs that may arise. These are only a guide and subject to change.
The registration tent will be open for the duration of the event. We advise that all Race Packs are collected at least one hour before their start times.
Share the Swim, Bike, Run with friends and create your own relay team.
Choose your favourite discipline, then invite friends or family to join and complete your relay team.
Create a fun family relay! The brother swims, the sister cycles and the cousin runs.
(All team members must be 5-16 years old)
HOW IT WORKS
A relay team can consist of two or three people.
Each member completes one or two of the three disciplines in the triathlon.
The swimmer completes the swim and then passes the wristband to the cyclist.
The cyclist completes the cycle course and passes the wristband to the runner.
The runner completes the run.
All team members can cross the finish line together and collect their medals.
STEEL
£30.00
Date : Saturday 31st May 2025
- 50m Swim
- 2km Cycle
- 1000m Run
- Age Guide 8-11 years
BRONZE
£30.00
Date : Saturday 31st May 2025
- 50m Swim
- 3km Cycle
- 1500m Run
- Age Guide 10-13 years
SILVER
£30.00
Date : Saturday 31st May 2025
- 100m Swim
- 4km Cycle
- 2000m Run
- Age Guide 12-15 years
GOLD
£30.00
Date : Saturday 31st May 2025
- 150m Swim
- 4km Cycle
- 2500m Run
- Age Guide 13-16 years
BRONZE TEAM RELAY
£35.00
Date : Saturday 31st May 2025
- 50m Swim
- 3km Cycle
- 1500m Run
- All Ages
GOLD TEAM RELAY
£35.00
Date : Saturday 31st May 2025
- 150m Swim
- 4km Cycle
- 2500m Run
- All Ages