This summer, you're invited to "Tri" something new! The Summer Triathlon Challenge is a three-week summer fitness program that is free for YMCA members. From July 8 - 28, members (individually or as part of a team) are encouraged to train like a triathlete - swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles. All members who complete the challenge will be eligible for a prize!
Summer Triathlon Challenge Details
The Summer Triathlon will take place from July 8 - 28. Registration will be available online or at any YMCA facility beginning on June 10. Challenge participants can register individually or as part of a team.
Families, friends, co-workers and combinations of all kinds are welcome to join as a team. When registering your team, choose a "captain" to complete the registration. There is no need for every team member to register individually.
Each of the Summer Triathlon Challenge teams will be given a tracking sheet to display at their home branch. In addition to tracking the number of swimming, biking and running miles completed throughout the challenge, each team will take a team picture and choose a team name. Teams are encouraged, but not required, to exercise together. Workouts that take place outside of Y count toward the challenge too.
Rules
- Swim 2.4 miles: This includes lap swimming and water aerobics classes. One water aerobics class counts as half a mile.
- Bike 112 miles: This includes biking outdoors, on the wellness floor or in a cycle class.
- Walk/Run 26.2 miles: This includes elliptical workouts.
- Use the tracking sheets at your home YMCA to keep track of your mileage throughout the challenge. Don't forget to include a team photo and team name!
Register
Register online or at any YMCA Welcome Center beginning on June 10.
Need help forming your team?
We want to help you build your YMCA community! We'll connect you with other members in your age group who share your workout interests and preference for workout times. To get connected with teammates, just stop by the Welcome Center.
Prizes
All teams that complete the challenge (swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, run/walk 26.2 miles) will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win an ENO hammock or YMCA beach towel.
Contact
Questions? Ask a member of your home branch's Wellness staff for more information.
