Ages 7-15 | July 18, 2026 | North Park Pool
Swim, bike, and run – all in one fun race! The Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh Youth Triathlon is open to young athletes of all ability levels*, ages 7-15. Participants receive a t-shirt, medal, and trophy for placing in the top three of their age and gender. There's fun for the whole family – additional activities include tie-day, Lego building, lawn games, and more.
*Must be able to swim, bike, and run independently.
**Athlete Registration will redirect you to Active.com, a third-party site.
Race Schedule
Friday, July 17, 2026 (Optional)
6:00pm | Pre-Race Info Meeting
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Saturday, July 18, 2026​
7:00am | Check-In & Race-Day Registration ($40)
7:50am | Opening Announcements
8:00am | Race Start
9:45am (estimated) | Ages 7-12 Awards Ceremony
10:45am (estimated) | Ages 13-15 Awards Ceremony​​​
Your race course and distances depend on your age bracket. Use the interactive map below (desktop browsers) or open this Race Course Map PDF to preview each course section.
Swim Section
7 – 9 year olds
50 Meters (1 Lap)
10 – 12 year olds
100 Meters (2 Laps)
13 – 15 year olds
400 Meters (8 Laps)
Bike Section
7 – 9 year olds
1.5 Miles
10 – 12 year olds
2.4 Miles
13 – 15 year olds
7.0 Miles (3 Laps)
Run Section
7 – 9 year olds
0.5 Mile
10 – 12 year olds
1.0 Mile
13 – 15 year olds
2.0 Miles (2 Laps)
Distance: 50 Meters (1 Lap)
5pm-8pm
DAILY
Note: 7-9 year-olds start at the "top" side of pool and exit at the "bottom" side. Lifeguards will accompany 7-9 year olds in the pool. Athletes will begin in the pool (no diving) and may share a lane with up to one other athlete (good sportsmanship is expected).
Info Meeting
Friday, July 17 at 6:00pm
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An informational meeting will be held Friday, July 17th at 6:00pm at our "event hub" at the North Park Swimming Pool. We'll review the course and you can ask any questions you have so that you and your parents feel fully prepared for race-day. Complimentary bike safety checks will be available, courtesy of local Pro Bike+Run.
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Contact Stephen Hart with any questions, sehart@pittsburghhabitat.org or 412-450-8520 ext. 102.
Athlete Fundraising
The Youth Triathlon isn't just a fun race, it's also a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh! We're a nonprofit that provides homes and home repairs to families who need them. It's important work, and we can't do it without you. Plus, the top three fundraisers will receive a generous gift card from Pro Bike+Run!
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