Media Release

September 5, 2000 --- Kids of Steel Wind-up

Triathlon Manitoba is pleased to announce that the Kids of Steel Wind-up Race will take place on Sunday September 10, 2000 at East Beach, Birds Hill Provincial Park, at 9:00 AM. 

This event has participants racing in four different event distances.  Pre-registration is required.   

The Tykes and Trikes distance is for kids under 7 years of age.   It consists of a short walk through the water, a short cycle through the parking lot, and a short run.  

New to the event this year is the Try a Tri distance (400m swim, 15K bike, and 3K run).  This race is open for anyone who would like to give triathlon a try.   

The Kids of Steel event has a junior distance for kids under 9 years old to 11 years old (100m swim, 5K bike, and 1K run), and a senior distance for kids 12 to 16 years old (200m swim, 10K bike, and 2K run).  

The 2000 Kids of Steel Race Series Champions in each age category will be announced following the races.   

For more information on these events, please call Triathlon Manitoba at 925-5636 or check out our website at www.triathlon.mb.ca. 

This page was last updated on September 6, 2000