Submitted by Island Athletic Event

Island Athletic Events, LLC has announced the first annual Kids Triathlon at Lakedale Resort. Island Athletic Events produces the 17th annual Kings San Juan Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, as well as the sixth annual Three Lakes Triathlon.

“It’s something we’ve talked about over the winter, said race director Paul Hopkins.”Lakedale’s General Manager Karl Bruno has been very supportive of adding this family-oriented event and we have the infrastructure, so why not?”

The Kids Triathlon is on Saturday, June 16 in conjunction with the adults’ race and is open to kids ages 7-15. Kids must be comfortable in the water. Participants will report to Lakedale at 8:30 a.m. and Kids Triathlon Race Director Missy Arata will give a thorough pre-race meeting. The race will begin after the last adult participant is out of the water.

The entire course is on Lakedale property and features a 50 yard swim, 1 mile ride (dirt road) and half-mile run.

To register, visit Active.com (search Three Lakes Triathlon) or come by San Juan Island Fitness. Cost is $40 per person.