Pink Flamingo Youth Triathlon

What is a Triathlon? A triathlon is a continuous activity that starts with swimming, followed by a bike ride and a run. The swimming portion will be conducted in a 25-meter lap swimming pool. The bike and run will be outside. Our goal is to provide this fun physical activity for kids up to 15 years of age. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and a finisher’s gift. Awards will be given to the top three participants in each age group and the top three relay teams.

Location: Seven Hills Recreation Center 7777 Summitview Drive, Seven Hills, OH 44131

Contact Information:

  • Mike Gallagher, Triathlon Co-Director - 216.236.6035 | mgallagher@sevenhillsohio.org

  • Leigh Owen, Triathlon Co-Director – 216.524.6262 ext. 404 | lowen@sevenhillsohio.org

    • Individual Fees: Members $30 and Non-Members $40 per participant

    • Relay Team Fees*: Members $60 and Non-Members $70 per relay team

      • *Participants in the relays may be the same gender or mixed gender with any combination of ages up to 15 years old.

    • 7:30 to 8:30 am

    • Located at the Seven Hills Recreation Center.

    • At check-in you will receive your T-shirt, bib number, and other information

    • 8:00 am

    • Located in the recreation center.

    • Over 30 volunteers needed for timers, bike/run path safety, helping with the bike transitions, awards at the finish line, etc.

    • To volunteer, complete our signup form at signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4EACA82AA6F58- 55637172-2025#/.

    • 8:00 to 8:45 am

    • Feet first entry only.

    • All swimmers must circle swim if there are two or more swimmers in a lane.

    • Follow all posted pool rules and policies please.

    • 9:10 am

    • Located in the pool area.

    • Swimmers should be ready to begin the swimming portion of the race.

  • An awards ceremony will be at the pavilion 15 to 30 minutes after all the heats have finished.

  • Spectators will not allowed in the lap pool or on the running and bike paths. They can cheer from the side of the pool or the side of the run and bike paths.

    • The bike and running distances are approximate.

    • Guardians 18 and over can ride and/or run along with the 10 and under participants only.

    • Participants must always have the right of way.

    • See the map for more details.

    • Individual Age Group Distances:

      • 11 to 15 years old: 225-meter swim (9 lengths), 1 Mile Bike, Half Mile Run

      • 10 & under: 125-meter swim (5 lengths), 1 Mile Bike, and Half Mile Run

    • Relay Team Distances: 225-meter swim (9 lengths), 1 Mile Bike, and Half Mile Run

    • Click HERE to view the course map.

    • Time starts with the swimming portion of the race and ends when the participant crosses the finish line of the run.

    • We will not be providing transition times.

    • NOTE: We ask each participant to have a parent/guardian start the watch at the start of the swimming portion only. There will be someone else that will get the participant’s final time. Guidance will on how to start a stopwatch will be available.

    • The first heat will begin at 9:15 am.

    • Heats will be determined by the time provided for the 100/200-meter swims from fastest to slowest.

    • 4 to 8 participants in each heat.

    • On or before August 1st, complete heat times will be published at sevenhillsohio.org/triathlon.

    • Each participant must have the following setup by your bike before the race begins:

      • Helmet (Required for the entire ride)

      • Towel

      • Shoes

      • A T-shirt with the Bib Number Pinned on the chest area.

      • Water, sports drink, or a snack (Optional).  For Relay Participants, complete the following ahead of time: o For the swimmer and biker, the assigned bib number must be on their right arm before the start of the race. o For the runner, they must have their shirt on with the bib number displayed on the chest area.

    • Swim to Bike Transition

      • The swimmer and biker will “High Five” outside of the pool door.

      • The bike rider proceeds to the bike, walks the bike to the start line of the cycling portion.

      • There they may mount their bike and begin the ride.

    • Bike to Run Transition:

      • The bike rider will dismount at the run transition area.

      • Volunteers will take your bike and place it in the grassy area behind Hillside Middle School.

      • The bike rider proceeds to the start line of the run portion, where they will “High Five” their relay team member to begin the run.

    • All participants will receive a finishers gift.

    • After the competition is complete, the following will receive awards:

      • The top three individuals in each age group will receive awards after the competition is complete. The age groups are as follows: 8 & under; 9-10; 11-12; and 13-15.

      • The top three relay teams will receive awards.

      • The overall top scoring team will receive an award.

    • Follow all posted rules and policies.

    • Feet first entry always.  Swim caps and goggles are optional.

    • Walk on the pool deck.

    • No glass containers.

    • No food permitted on the pool deck.

    • You must provide your own bike.

    • No motorized or electric bikes allowed.

    • Shirt required.

    • Race bibs should be visible on the chest area.

    • Shoes required.

    • The bicycle must be the correct size for the participant.

    • Kick stand required.

    • A bike helmet is required.

    • Flat pedals only. Clip in pedals not allowed.

    • Pedal cages allowed.

    • Stay on the right side of the path.

    • Water bottles are optional. No glass containers please.

    • If you need to pass a participant say, “PASSING ON YOUR LEFT” and then proceed to pass safely.

    • No drafting allowed.

    • Move off the path and to the right if you need to stop.

    • Shirt required.

    • Race bibs should be visible on the chest area.

    • Shoes required.

    • Water bottles are optional. No glass containers please.

    • If you need to pass a participant say, “PASSING ON YOUR LEFT” and then proceed to pass safely.

    • Move off the path and to the right if you need to stop.

    • Pre-event and post fueling station areas will be available which will contain water jugs to fill your water bottles and light snacks.

    • Through the course, there will be water stations by the swim to bike transition and in the Hillside parking lot area for the run portion of the race.

    • There will be NO water stations during the swim or bike portions of the race.

    • First aid stations will be available throughout the course.

    • In the event of inclement weather, there may be a delay in the start time.

    • Weather cancellation will be determined through forecast review.

    • Emergency shelters are at the city hall building and the recreation center.

    • Multiple whistle blasts, air horn blasts, an announcement are signals you should proceed to your nearest shelter immediately.