Williamson County Parks and Recreation Triathlon for Young Athletes – Franklin Recreation Complex, Franklin, TN

Calling all aspiring triathletes, ages 8 to 12! You can swim, bike and run your way to the finish at the fifth annual Half-Pint Triathlon on Saturday, May 21 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Register now for this fun family event presented by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department. All registration is by mail, and forms and event rules are available at the Franklin Recreation Complex; the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr.; the Indoor Sports Complex at 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood; the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. or on line at www.wcparksandrec.com under Programs/Half Pint Triathlon. Only the first 100 entrants will be accepted. The entry fee is $20 per child, payable with registration forms.

Athletes will be divided into two age groups: Juniors, ages 8-9, and Seniors, ages 10-12 (age as of 5/31/16). Juniors will swim 50 meters in the pool, bike 1.5 miles and run 0.5 miles. Senior entrants will swim 100 meters, bike three miles and run one mile. Each child will receive an official triathlon medal and t-shirt. Children must be accompanied by parents, and all racers are required to wear appropriate swim wear in the pool and shoes while biking and running. Each child should bring a bicycle and a helmet to the event. Packet pick-up is Friday, May 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex. Race check-in begins Saturday, May 21 at 6:00 a.m. with a transition area meeting at 7:00 a.m. for racers and parents, followed by a race time of 7:30 a.m. Parents, bring your cameras for award-winning photo opportunities!

The Half-Pint Triathlon is sponsored by Race Day Events, Cigna, Smoothie King, Sport Seasons, Whole Foods, Nashville Striders and ASAP Awards.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.