The Strong Kids Duathlon is returning to YMCA.
This family friendly, child-focused duathlon is attended and sponsored by many Northumberland families and businesses to raise awareness and funds to support YMCA Strong Communities Campaign.
According to Eunice Kirkpatrick, CEO of YMCA Northumberland, “The Strong Kids Duathlon provides an opportunity for children to engage in friendly competition, while family, friends and YMCA Staff and Volunteers cheer them on.
Jessica Fraser-Thomas, Strong Kids Duathlon Organizer and YMCA Northumberland volunteer said that “Children can look forward to this fun event to help cap off their summer. ”
The Duathlon will take place at the Centennial Pool and VIctoria Park on Friday, August 26th and consists of a swim followed by a run.
Participation is limited to children aged 3 to 15.
YMCA Northumberland’s Strong Kids Duathlon consists of a swim then a run (distances vary by the age of participant).
Tickets are $15 per child, and participants are encouraged to gather donations and sponsors. Subsidized registration is available.
Participants can register online at www.ymcanrt.org, in person at YMCA Northumberland Cobourg, or at the event.
Day of registration opens at 5:00pm with the event getting started at 5:30pm.
