Swim, bike, and run to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh! Open to young athletes of all ability levels*, ages 7-15. The Habitat Pittsburgh Youth Triathlon is designed to be both accessible for newcomers and competitive for experienced young athletes.
Our family-friendly race includes additional activities like a tie-dye and Lego build stations for participants and sibling spectators. All finishers receive a medal and trophies are awarded to the top three for each gender and age bracket.
*Must be able to swim, bike, and run independently.
Event details and schedule
Race Course
Habitat Pittsburgh’s Youth Triathlon race course is age-dependent. The full course map and details are available at habitatyouthtri.org. On race day, athletes should arrive at 7am for check-in/registration. A brief opening ceremony will begin at 7:45am, and the first heat will start at 8am.
Ages 7 – 9
- Swim 50 meters
- Bike 1.5 miles
- Run 0.5 mile
Ages 10 – 12
- Swim 100 meters
- Bike 2.4 miles
- Run 1 mile
Ages 13 – 15
- Swim 400 meters
- Bike 7 miles
- Run 2 miles
Pre-Race Info Meeting
A Pre-Race Information meeting will be held the evening before the race – Friday, July 17 at 6:00pm at the North Park Pool. You'll get a preview of the course and our Race Director will be onsite to answer any questions. This info meeting is not required, but is recommended for first-time participants.
Athlete Fundraising
For 25 years, the Youth Triathlon has supported Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh’s affordable homeownership and home repair programs for low-income families. Athletes are encouraged to fundraise to support our mission to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Plus, the top fundraisers receive a gift card from Pro Bike+Run!
You may direct any questions to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh's Director of Development, Stephen Hart, at sehart@pittsburghhabitat.org or 412-450-8520, ext 102.
Please note:
* Helmet and bike required for all athletes.
** Refunds unavailable. Any canceled registrations will be considered a donation to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh.
*** There will be no rain date if this event is canceled due to inclement weather. All registration fees will be considered a donation to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh. We will make every effort to work around any adverse weather conditions on race day, through adjusting start times as necessary. (We have never had to cancel the event due to weather.)