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Youth Triathlon | Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh
Swim, bike, and run to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh! Open to young athletes of all ability levels*, ages 7-15. The Habitat Pittsburgh Youth Triathlon is designed to be both accessible for newcomers and competitive for experienced young athletes.
Our family-friendly race includes additional activities like a tie-dye and Lego build stations for participants and sibling spectators. All finishers receive a medal and trophies are awarded to the top three for each gender and age bracket.
*Must be able to swim, bike, and run independently.
Event details and schedule
Race Course
Habitat Pittsburgh’s Youth Triathlon race course is age-dependent. The full course map and details are available at habitatyouthtri.org. On race day, athletes should arrive at 7am for check-in/registration. A brief opening ceremony will begin at 7:45am, and the first heat will start at 8am.
Ages 7 – 9
* Swim 50 meters
* Bike 1.5 miles
* Run 0.5 mile
Ages 10 – 12
* Swim 100 meters
* Bike 2.4 miles
* Run 1 mile
Ages 13 – 15
* Swim 400 meters
* Bike 7 miles
* Run 2 miles
Pre-Race Info Meeting
A Pre-Race Information meeting will be held the evening before the race – Friday, July 17 at 6:00pm at the North Park Pool. You'll get a preview of the course and our Race Director will be onsite to answer any questions. This info meeting is not required, but is recommended for first-time participants.
Athlete Fundraising
For 25 years, the Youth Triathlon has supported Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh’s affordable homeownership and home repair programs for low-income families. Athletes are encouraged to fundraise to support our mission to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. All athlete fundraisers will receive a discount code for next year's Youth Triathlon, plus the top three fundraisers receive a gift card from Pro Bike+Run! Start your fundraiser by clicking here. (https://secure.qgiv.com/event/youthtriathlon2026/)
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