It is often said that everything is bigger in Texas, and this is certainly true about the Houston Kids Triathlon (formerly the Typhoon Texas Kids Triathlon and the Houston Texans Kids Tri).
Returning for its tenth year as the largest kids’ triathlon in the world, Houston Kids Tri will see 1,500 kids swim, bike and run and most likely splash at Typhoon Texas Waterpark in western Houston on the weekend of April 12-13, 2025.
Race participants receive entry into the waterpark, a US$40 value, as part of their race entry.
The race is for kids of all ages and skill levels, and features paratriathlon, an adaptive splash & dash, and assisted options for both the triathlon and splash & dash.
Making the race fun while prioritizing kids’ safety has been a core focus for the Houston Kids Triathlon. It takes over 300 volunteers and staff to provide guidance and ensure that athletes, many of whom are participating in this type of race for the first time, stay happy and healthy. That includes medical support along the bike route and a medical team on site at the finish line.
And the energy will surround the kids, with Houston radio station 104.1 broadcasting at the finish line and 4,500 spectators lining the course eagerly cheering on the young triathletes. After the race many of the athletes and spectators will stay for the day and enjoy Typhoon Texas Waterpark with their family.
The Houston Kids Triathlon prioritizes affordability and accessibility. The financial assistance fund which includes US$2,000 from the race director combined from donations from the greater community opens up this type of opportunity for those with less means.
Race Director, Tony Sapp, works to keep fees low so that available dollars can be invested in the quality of the race. He said “Acquiring affordable insurance that meets or exceeds all our partner requirements makes the difference between a good and great race experience.
“Since 2023, after nearly a decade as a USAT-insured event, we switched to Cal Tri Events for race insurance – and the results have been impressive. We’ve enjoyed increased registrations, fewer inquiries, and a significant drop in abandoned carts during registration.
“Cal Tri Events has been an outstanding partner, and I’m excited about our continued collaboration for the foreseeable future.”
Event organiser Negative Split Productions was founded in 2014 to produce endurance events in the greater Houston area.
Tony Sapp, founder and owner of Negative Split Productions, was an avid runner and triathlete who began assisting in the production of events in 2012 as the volunteer coordinator for Onurmark Productions. When he decided to step into the Race Director role and begin the development of the Run Houston! Race Series in early 2014, Negative Split Productions was born.
Today, Negative Split Productions offers a variety of race services including timing & results, race awards, turnkey virtual race services, and general event consulting.
www.mynegativesplit.com
www.californiatriathlon.org
