Black Hills Youth Races

Event Details
Our event is split into three groups, the Duathlon (ages 6-9), the Triathlon (ages 10-13) and the Triathlon Relay (3 participants, co-ed, ages 10-13).

The Duathlon includes biking and running, and is split into two races, ages 6-7 years old and ages 8-9 years old. The Triathlon includes indoor swimming, biking and running, and is split into three races, ages 10-11 years old, 12-13 years old, and a relay, 10-13 years old. All races are run as Co-ed, but the awards are timed and split out by male and female, awarding trophies to first, second, and third places. The relay is the exception, awarded as first, second and third place as a Co-ed team. The relay may be composed of any combination of entrants, for example, two boys and one girl, three girls, two girls and one boy, three boys, etc. where each entrant takes part in one segment of the race. Each participant in the relay registers independently, and an email is sent to BHYR stating the members of the relay team. Any entrant may be of any age in the 10-13 age bracket.

The Duathlon is held at Spearfish City Park, with check-in from 7am-9am, the first race (6-7 years old) starting at 9am sharp.

The Triathlon is held at Black Hills State University Young Center, starting at the pool, with check-in from 10am to 1pm. The first race (10-11 years old) starts at 1pm sharp.

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Our family-friendly adventure will include other events in Spearfish City Park for the younger ages, including Strider bike races for kids 2-5. Please provide your own food and drinks for lunch and snacks, and snacks and hydration will be provided for entrants only. 

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We hope that you can join us! We love to show off our beautiful Black Hills, and invite you to experience it while offering a healthy activity for the youth of our communities. We encourage you to check out VisitSpearfish.com for more information regarding places to stay, our many fine restaurants and the many activities the area has to offer!