Canberra Kids Triathlon 2026

Get ready for a fun, confidence-boosting morning of swim-bike-run at the Canberra Kids Triathlon at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) on Sunday, 19 April!

Designed for young athletes of different ages and abilities, this event is all about giving it a go in a safe, supportive, and well-organised environment, perfect for first-timers and returning kids alike!

Event location

 Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Canberra – an awesome chance to race where champions train!

Who can take part?

• 7–9 years (short, beginner-friendly course)
• 10–12 years
• 13–14 years
• 15–18 years (longer course for older teens)

Pricing

• Non-member pricing in brackets
• Early Bird discounts will be automatically applied at checkout
• Early Bird price available till 13 March 2026

What to expect on the day

• Pool swim to kick things off
• Closed-loop bike course around AIS roads.
• Well-marked run course with a great finish atmosphere
• Friendly officials and marshals to help kids feel confident and supported
• Medals for all finishers

Starts and distances

• Race 1 – 13–14 years (7:45am)
  Swim 150m • Bike 4km • Run 1.5km

• Race 2 – 7–9 years (8:10am)
  Swim 50m • Bike 1.5km • Run 800m

• Race 3 – 10–12 years (8:40am)
  Swim 100m • Bike 2.5km • Run 1km

• Race 4 – 15–18 years (9:00am)
  Swim 260m • Bike 5km • Run 1.8km

Important registration note

For insurance purposes, each child must be registered individually via their own AusTriathlon profile (not a parent/guardian profile). Step-by-step guide to register is here.

Spaces are limited lock it in and come join the fun!

Event Maps

Swim course – all

13-14 Bike and Run

7-9 Bike and Run

10-12 Bike and Run

15-18 Bike and Run

Please note: Course maps and event timings are subject to change. A race guide with final information will be shared closer to the event.

ACT Triathlon Refund and Postponement Policy

Refund Policy

• Cancellations more than 6 weeks (42 days) from the event: Full refund.
• Cancellations between 6 weeks (42 days) and 2 weeks (14 days) from the event: 50% refund.
• Cancellations within 2 weeks (14 days) of the event: 20% refund.

Please note that as a non-profit organization, operational costs are incurred before the event. If you withdraw, these costs are absorbed by ACT Triathlon.

Postponement Policy

In the unlikely event that the Race Directors determine that the event cannot take place due to safety concerns or circumstances beyond our control (e.g., pandemic, severe weather, force majeure, etc.), all participants will have their race registration automatically moved to the rescheduled event date.

Alternatively, for postponement-related reasons:

• Participants can transfer their entry to another participant for the rescheduled event.

In addition, participants acknowledge that they will have no claim against the event organizers for any loss or damage arising from such postponement.