Top Youth Triathletes To Compete In Alpharetta's IronKids

ALPHARETTA, GA — IronKids Alpharetta, one of the largest IronKids triathlons in the country, is returning to Alpharetta on Sept. 14-15 at the Wills Park Pool. Saturday events include an expo and bike drop-off from noon – 5 p.m. Sunday’s race day kicks off at 7:15 a.m. and runs until 11 a.m. Registration is now open for entrants.

The mission of IronKids is to inspire and motivate youth through sports to lead active, positive and healthy lifestyles. 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 10 years on this event.

“I cannot wait to get back to Alpharetta this year for the 2019 IronKids,” said Bill Burke, president of Premier Event Management. “Alpharetta gives our athletes and their families the opportunity to shop, dine and compete in a world-class race all in one location. The city is so welcoming and the families love coming to Alpharetta.”

The IronKids event in Alpharetta has remained the one of the largest youth triathlons in the country with an expected 800 athletes competing. 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 & Start Times:
Seniors (Ages 12 – 15) | Start 7:15 a.m.
Swim – 300 Yards | Bike – 8 Miles | Run – 2 Miles

Intermediates (Ages 9 – 11) | Start 8:45 a.m.
Swim – 150 Yards | Bike – 4 Miles | Run – 1 Mile

Juniors (Ages 6 – 8) | Start 10 a.m.
Swim – 50 Yards | Bike – 2 Miles | Run – 500 Yards

For more information on registration and hotel accommodations in Alpharetta visit https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/ironkids-triathlon/.

IronKids Alpharetta is free to spectators. The awards ceremony will take place following the triathlon at 11 a.m. The Wills Park Pool is located at 1815 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA.