Riverkid

August 16, 2025 

Be a Riverkid and swim, bike, and run your way through the Farm Island Recreation Area—just like the grown-ups! Grab your sneakers, bring your bike, and don’t forget your swimsuit—it’s time to be an OAHE FAMILY YMCA triathlon hero! Chip timing will be used, and lunch will be provided for all racers.

Awards are given for top 3 boys and top 3 girls in each age group plus finisher medals and Zesto ice cream cards for all participants!

Bike helmets and bright swim caps are required.

Event Location:

Farm Island Recreation Area

1301 Farm Island Road

Pierre, SD 57501

 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

Check-in: 8:00 a.m. (Central Time) East end of the swim beach parking lot.

Rules Meeting: 8:30 a.m.

Race: Starts immediately following the rules meeting, approximately 8:45am.

 

DISTANCES:

2 age divisions

6-10 Year-Olds: Swim 100 yd. (along beach), Bike 3 mile, Run .5 mile
11-14 Year-Olds: Swim 200 yd. (along beach), Bike 6 mile, Run1 mile 

 

MAPS:

Triathlon Map - Kids Courses

Triathlon Map - Parking Transition

 

REGISTRATION:

Register by July 31 to get a Triathlon T-shirt
Member $30, Non-Member $35
Register at the OAHE FAMILY YMCA, online, or over the phone. 

The YMCA does not turn anyone away for the inability to pay. Please ask about our financial assistance.