cancellation of 2026 race
Out of an abundance of caution, the Habitat Pittsburgh Youth Triathlon scheduled for tomorrow, July 18th, has been cancelled. The health and safety of our participants, families, volunteers, and community remain our highest priority.
Tomorrow’s air quality forecast for Allegheny County indicates levels that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and individuals with heart or lung conditions. Given these conditions, proceeding with the event would not be responsible.
This marks the first cancellation in the event’s 24-year history outside of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we are disappointed that we will not be swimming, biking, and running together this year, we look forward to welcoming you back for the next Habitat Pittsburgh Youth Triathlon on July 17, 2027. Registration will open later this year.
Thank you for your understanding, your continued participation, and your longstanding support.
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PS: Habitat Pittsburgh is currently working to setup time windows for participants to stop by our office to pick up your race shirt and race bag! We'll update you as soon as we have a plan.
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.
Registration Available on Race-Day at 7am for $40!​
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.
The Youth Triathlon isn't just a fun race, it's also a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh! Our nonprofit provides decent, affordable homeownership and home repairs for low-income families. Setup your online fundraising page now, the process is fast, easy, and secure.
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To show our appreciation for your support, all athlete fundraisers receive will receive a discount code for our 2027 Youth Triathlon and the top three fundraisers will receive a generous gift card from Pro Bike+Run!
This year Habitat Pittsburgh is celebrating our 40th anniversary! We are proud to have partnered with over 250 families to build strength, stability, self-reliance, and shelter over our four-decade history.
Learn more about Habitat Pittsburgh's programs and impact by visiting habitatpittsburgh.org.
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