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Birds Hill Kids of Steel
June 6
Due to low water levels and the absence of water quality testing, the Birds Hill Kids of Steel will be held as a duathlon-only event this weekend.
KOS changes
- All events will become a Duathlon, using the existing duathlon course.
Triple Threat Triathlon Club is excited to host the first Kids of Steel (KOS) race of the 2026 Triathlon Manitoba season on June 6th! Held at the East Beach at Birds Hill Provincial Park, it is an early start to the day. Event distances and approximate start times are listed in the table below, with full details to be confirmed and communicated prior to race day.
| Triathlon | ||||
| Event | Estimated Start Time | Swim Distance | Bike Distance | Run Distance |
| Ages 6-7 | 8:15 AM | 50 m | 1.3 Km | 500 m |
| Ages 14-15 | 8:40 AM | 500 m | 10 Km | 4 Km |
| Ages 12-13 | 8:50 AM | 300 m | 10 Km | 3 Km |
| Ages 10-11 | 9:00 AM | 200 m | 5 Km | 2 Km |
| Ages 8-9 | 9:10 AM | 100 m | 5 Km | 1 Km |
| Duathlon | ||||
| Event | Estimated Start Time | Run 1 Distance | Bike Distance | Run 2 Distance |
| Ages 6-7 | 8:15 AM | 250 m | 1.3 Km | 500 m |
| Ages 14-15 | 8:40 AM | 1 Km | 10 Km | 4 Km |
| Ages 12-13 | 8:50 AM | 1 Km | 10 Km | 3 Km |
| Ages 10-11 | 9:00 AM | 1 Km | 5 Km | 2 Km |
| Ages 8-9 | 9:10 AM | 500 m | 5 Km | 1 Km |
Athlete age is determined as of December 31st, 2026. Athletes may race in shorter divisions (younger age groups) – please connect with us directly and we’ll get you set up. Post-race food will be available for athletes following their race… as well as a small participation prize!
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For more information on the Kids of Steel series of events, visit our Kids in Triathlon Page. To check out the location and atmosphere at the Birds Hill Triathlon, view the highlight video from 2022.
If you’d like to know more about our Kids of Steel events, check out this video from the Morden Kids of Steel 2022 Race.
