TriKids, MiniKids, & Women's Only Triathlon (Kinser)

This is the 14th Annual TriKids Kinser Triathlon! The race will be held, rain or shine. This is a fun-focused, non-competitive event. Results will be published, but there will be no awards for placing.

Race Age Groups

• TriKids Race is for age 7 years old through 14 years old triathletes
• Women’s Only Race is 13 years old and older triathletes
• MiniKids Race is for age 9 years old and younger triathletes
• Age is determined as of 01/01/2026

Registration

• Registration will be online only.
• SOFA entry opens on 15 April at 7:30 a.m. and closes on 12 May at 11:59 p.m.
• Local national entry opens on 15 April at 7:30 a.m. and closes on 12 May at 11:59 p.m.

Swim Safety Rule for TriKids Races

• Participants (15 years of age and under) swim test status will be checked prior to being able to enter the water. Swimmers that have not passed the 2026 MCCS swim test must do so prior to the race, or they must wear a coast guard approved life jacket for the swim portion of the race. Life jackets on hand if needed.
• Swim tests can be taken the Hansen Aquatic Center.
• Non-swimmers may still take part in the triathlon. They will wait at the swim finish, and then will be allowed to start running from the swim start to transition 10-seconds after the last swimmer has completed the swim portion of the race.

Race Timeline

• 0600–0630 – Race Check-in (Please check in before racking your bicycle in the transition area.)
• 0640–0650 – TriKids Race Brief in Transition Area
• 0650–0700 – TriKids Swim Brief on Pool Deck
• 0700 – Women’s Only Race Start
• 0701 – TriKids Race Start
• 0745 – TriKids Race Estimated Finish
• 0755–0805 – MiniKids Race Brief in Transition Area
• 0805–0815 – MiniKids Race Brief on Pool Deck
• 0815 – MiniKids Race Start
• 0830 – MiniKids Race Estimated Finish
• 0845 – Awards Ceremony (Location TBA)

Race Distances

TriKids and Women’s Only Race (TriKids: 7–14 years old; Women’s Only: 13 years old and older)

• Swim: 100 meters
• Bike: ~4 kilometers
• Run: ~1.5 kilometers

MiniKids Kinser Race (9 years old and younger)

• Swim: 25 meters
• Bike: ~250 meters
• Run: ~100 meters

General Information

• Open to any type of bike in safe operating condition (working brakes, no pegs, tight bolts, etc.).
• Helmet, shoes, and covered top and bottom are required.
• Only body marking; no race numbers.
• TriKids: No parental assistance allowed once the race begins (cheering is encouraged).
• MiniKids: Parents may assist but may not propel a triathlete past another competitor.
• Swim is a mass start.
• Online registration only.
• Certificates will be presented after the race concludes.
• Bike racks will be numbered and assigned to each triathlete.
• Parking allowed in any lot away from the pool/transition area, near the club, education center, CSC office, and shoppette.

Finishers Certificates and Awards

• Finishers’ certificates will be distributed after the race.
• Award ceremony is estimated at 0845.

Have questions? Please contact us at mccsaquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org

In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this event, I shall indemnify, waive, release, and forever discharge the U.S. Government, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS), and all sponsors, medical support and any other individuals or entities connected in any way with this event from any and all claims for damages, death, personal injury or property damage and/or litigation costs/attorneys’ fees, arising from or contributing to, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, fault or mistake of the above-named persons or entities and their employees or agents, resulting from my participation in this event. I verify that I have full knowledge of the rigors of this event and the risks involved in participation, including but not limited to trip and fall, loss of orientation, exhaustion, dehydration, hyponatremia, fatigue, over-exertion, sun or heat stroke, illness, cold injuries, hypothermia, drowning (if water event), and any other injuries related to running and/or endurance events. I assert that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained to complete this event. I realize medical support for this event will consist primarily of first-aid type assistance, perhaps by volunteer laypersons. This waiver and release shall be binding on my heirs and assigns and shall run in favor of the above-named persons or entities and any individuals in any way connected with this event. By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge MCCS or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury. I further agree to have my participation in this event videotaped and photographed, and I hereby waive and release all rights to said videotapes and photographs to MCCS for its exclusive use in publicity for and/or illustration of athletic events. I agree to abide by all decisions of MCCS and its designated officials. I have read and understand the contents of this Liability & Publicity Release.