IronKids Alpharetta Set For Sept. 15-16

ALPHARETTA, GA — IronKids Alpharetta, one of the largest IronKids triathlons in the country, is returning to Alpharetta on Sept. 15-16 at the newly renovated Wills Park pool. Registration is now open for entrants who wish to compete in this popular event.

Saturday events include an expo and bike drop-off from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday’s race day kicks off at 7:30 a.m. and runs until 11 a.m. IronKids Alpharetta, open to youth ages 6 to 15, provides an interactive weekend experience for the entire family showcasing the nation’s top youth triathlon talent as well as to positively introduce the realm of multi-sport to first-time triathletes.

IronKids is managed by Premier Event Management, a nation-wide endurance race event organizer, who has partnered with the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau for nine years on this event.

(For more news like this, find your local Patch here. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app; download the free Patch Android app here)

“The IronKids Triathlon is one of Alpharetta’s prestigious events that brings young athletes from around the U.S. to compete in one of the largest kids triathlons in the country,” said Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau. “I am amazed by the energy and enthusiasm taking place on the morning of the event, how proud the parents are of their children and how excited the kids are to be a part of this event. We are thrilled to give away entries so children and their families can experience the race in Alpharetta.”

IronKids Alpharetta expects to have about 800 athletes competing in the two-day event. The race will include three divisions: Junior, ages 6 to 8; Intermediate, ages 9 to 11; and Senior, ages 12 to 15. All participants will receive an Alpharetta IronKids shirt, finisher medal, chip timing and complimentary food and refreshments.

Competition categories and start times are as follows:

Seniors (Ages 12 – 15) | Start 8:45 a.m.

• Swim – 300 Yards | Bike – 8 Miles | Run – 2 Miles

Intermediates (Ages 9 – 11) | Start 10 a.m.

• Swim – 150 Yards | Bike – 4 Miles | Run – 1 Mile

Juniors (Ages 6 – 8) | Start 7:15 a.m.

• Swim – 50 Yards | Bike – 2 Miles | Run – 500 Yards

Youngsters can click here to register for the event.

Image via Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau