The TriByLittleKnight Triathlon was the first youth triathlon in the Waverly area. The race, perfect for kids ages 5 to 16 (age by 12/31/2025), will be Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. The fourth annual event, staged on the Wartburg College campus, features a Junior and Senior race division. The triathlon is designed for maximum experience for the kids and spectators alike. Our event is chip-timed and division awards will be given. Registration includes an athlete bag, shirt, swim cap, and finisher medal.
Sunday, Sept. 28
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Packet pickup at The W
- 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – Transition area and body marking open
- 12-12:45 p.m. – Swim warm up
- 12:45 p.m. – Transition area closes
- 12:50 p.m. – Pre-race meeting in The W field house
- 1 p.m. – Race begins
- 3 p.m. – Race course closes
Wartburg College and The W are centrally located between most of the major metropolitan areas in the Midwest in Waverly, Iowa, a community of 10,000 residents within the Cedar Valley metro area of about 150,000 people. Click here for directions.
ParkingParking is available for athletes and spectators in Wartburg College lots O, A, L, and F. Click here for a campus map.
Showers/RestroomsLocker rooms (showers/restrooms) will be available before and after the event. Please check in at The W Welcome Desk for directions.
Racers will be divided into two divisions.
Junior Division (5-9 years old)50-yard swim in The W indoor pool (flotation devices may be used*)2-mile bike (two-loops) around the Wartburg College campus800-meter run inside Walston-Hoover Stadium*Athletes using flotation devices are not eligible for awards.
Senior Division (10-16 years old)100-yard swim in The W indoor pool4-mile bike (four-loops) around the Wartburg College campus1-mile run inside Walston-Hoover Stadium (4 laps)
Packet pickup will be Sunday, Sept. 28,11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., inside The W.
We need motivated volunteers to put on a memorable race on Sunday, Sept. 28. A link to register for any of the jobs below will be available soon.
- Bike Course – Volunteers direct athletes and watch for traffic.
- Run Course – Volunteers direct athletes.
- Transition Area – Volunteers restrict entrance to athletes only.
- Finish Line – Volunteers hand out water to athletes.
- Tear Down – Volunteers help tear down the courses when the race is complete.
- Photographers – Volunteers capture the memories of our event.
To volunteer, contact Heather Zajicek at heather.zajicek@wartburg.edu.
This is not a USAT-sanctioned event, but common USAT rules still apply.
Bike Helmets
All participants must wear an ANSI-certified bike helmet or a helmet otherwise approved by USAT competitive rules.
Earbuds/Headphones
Per USAT rules, earbuds and headphones are NOT ALLOWED on the course during the race.
USA Triathlon Most Violated Rules
USA Triathlon Full List of Rules
Course Maps
Swim
Swimmers will line up in Hoover Fieldhouse in their designated swim wave. Swim waves, along with assigned swim lanes, will be given at packet pick-up. One parent or guardian of 5- and 6-year-old participants (wave1) will be allowed to accompany their swimmer in the pool, if desired.
All athletes will be allowed to use flotation devices, if desired.
Transition
The transition area will be on the north side of The W by the main entrance in the circle drive, while the finish line will be on the track in front of the bleachers. The bike out and in will be located on the west side and the run out will be on the east side. Transition space will be assigned by age. Please set-up/rack your bike by its seat with the location number showing on the side where your wheel is down. Set up your gear next to your front tire.
Bike
The bike ride will be a loop course. You will start and finish in the horseshoe drive at the Wartburg-Waverly Sports and Wellness Center. The course loops around the Wartburg College campus. Roads will be open to traffic, but bike lanes will be created using cones. Volunteers will be assisting with traffic control.
Junior Run
Senior Run
Important Information
Event Cancellation: Please check the Facebook page on race day for updates if you suspect delays or cancellation due to inclement weather (i.e. lightning).
Refund Policy: Registration is neither refundable nor transferable.
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