Race Day: Saturday, December 6, 2025
But Don’t Forget: Mandatory Bike Check-in is on Friday, December 5, 2025
On Race Day, please arrive by 7:00 AM and head to the entrance of the Gifford Aquatic Center. See here for event schedule
4895 43rd Avenue
Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex / Gifford Aquatic Center
Vero Beach, Florida 32967
Divisions
Children will be divided into groups depending on their age and ability.
- Junior Division for children born in 2016 – 2019
- Senior Division for children born in 2012 – 2015
- Adaptive Individual Athletes for all children born in 2012 – 2019
Mixed Relay Teams
This race will also include a Mixed Relay Team category in both the Junior and Senior Division.
In the mixed relay, teams of three children collaborate to complete the full triathlon distance. Instead of each child doing all three events (swim, bike, and run), they divide the disciplines. For instance, Child A might swim, Child B bikes, and Child C runs. Alternatively, one child may elect to do two of the events, with another child only doing one. This format allows children to focus on their strengths or work around any discomfort with a particular event. Teams can be formed with friends or family members, offering flexibility for participation, particularly if a child prefers to specialize in one segment.
Adaptive Individual Athletes
Children are eligible to enroll in the Adaptive Individual Athlete Division if they have a physical disability or are recognized by their school as requiring Special Needs ESE (Exceptional Student Education) with an IEP (Individualized Education Program). Please contact us in advance to discuss any special needs of which you would like us to be aware so that our professional race management company is able to better accommodate them on Race Day.
Lodging
For out-of-towners, you will need to arrive on Friday before Race Day for Bike Check-In. In addition to Friday night accommodation, you may also wish to plan another overnight stay in Vero Beach after the event, because every year on the same date is the Vero Beach Christmas Parade – which does not commence until 6:00pm (well after our Rotary Kids Triathlon has been completed).
See here for information on several hotel options in Vero Beach.
Safety and Security
All participants will receive an anklet with an electronic timing chip (so their split and total times can be accurately reported). In addition, each participant and their parent/guardian will receive an ID wristband for secure child pick-up in the Kids Corral, which is where the children will converge after crossing the Finish Line (see 5th Map under the Race Course Tab).
Under the race direction of Game On! Race Events, this event will be Safe, Fun, and Professional for all athletes using USA Triathlon rules and guidelines (however this is NOT a USAT Sanctioned event). Race Central and the Swim segment will be located at the Gifford Aquatic Center.
Since your child’s bike (and any other equipment they would like to store) will be checked-in to the Transition Area on Friday before Race Day, there will be overnight security patrolling the area.