Youth Splash & Dash Aquathlon Series

What is a Splash and Dash?

A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines running and swimming. The run can take place on a trail, a road or a path. Similarly, the swim can take place in any body of water – a pool, a reservoir, or an ocean. USA Triathlon’s Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series will feature a swim/run combination. As an athlete progresses and depending on water conditions, a traditional aquathlon may either feature a swim/run or a run/swim/run combination.

What is the concept?

The USA Triathlon Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series will be returning for its seventh year and is open to athletes ages 7-15. There will be over 55 events total with events in each of the six USA Triathlon regions.

The focus is on PARTICIPATION rather than competition. The series will expose youth participants to USA Triathlon and the exciting world of multisport! Timing will not be required at each event, although it is acceptable. All events within the series will be USA Triathlon sanctioned.

Why Participate?

Exposes and educates youth to the multisport lifestyle, all while being involved in a fun, exciting, and safe atmosphere! It will really help you to “get your feet wet!”
Engages youth athletes in pre-race and post-race activities such as vendor areas, clinics, and additional educational opportunities.
Creates an opportunity to meet friends and other youth athletes who are interested and also engage in the multisport lifestyle!
Less equipment required compared to that of a triathlon since a Splash and Dash (aquathlon) does not require a bike.

Can I Participate?

Absolutely! If you are in between the ages of 7-15 and have a USA Triathlon annual youth membership, you are eligible to take part in the fun and exciting multisport series! Be prepared for a great experience, bring a positive attitude, and be ready to learn firsthand about multisport!

USA Swimming Foundation

USA Triathlon and the USA Swimming Foundation have partnered in launching a joint campaign to provide all USA Triathlon Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon participants, and their families, with an incentive and opportunity to participate in quality, affordable and easily accessible learn-to-swim programs.

Click here for more information and to find a swim club in your area.

Apply for the 2019 Series

The application period is now open for race directors to apply for the 2019 Splash and Dash Youth Aquathlon Series. Interested race directors can learn more on this Request for Proposal document. Applications are only being accepted online until Dec. 7, 2018. Click here to apply. Please contact Cody Crowther if you have questions.

2018 Splash and Dash Series Events

*Dates and locations are subject to change without notice.*

Date	Event	City	State	Registration Link
3/18/2018	Kids Splash N Dash at HFFA	Huntersville	North Carolina	Registration
3/24/2018	San Diego Kids & Family Splash & Dash	San Diego	California	Registration
3/24/2018	Oro Valley Splash-n-Dash 1	Oro Valley	Arizona	Registration
5/6/2018	Revolution3 Splash & Dash Series 1	Chantilly	Virginia	Registration
5/6/2018	Paragon Splash and Dash 1	San Antonio	Texas	Registration
5/6/2018	Southwest Aqua Splash and Dash	Lubbock	Texas	Registration
5/13/2018	LJCC Splash & Dash	Birmingham	Alabama	Registration
5/15/2018	Pure Austin Youth Splash 'n Dash Series	Austin	Texas	Registration
5/19/2018	TRI-BUILDERS Splash and Dash 2018	Chicago	Illinois	Registration
5/20/2018	USA Triathlon Splash and Dash at the Simon Family JCC	Virginia Beach	Virginia	Registration
6/2/2018	Sun City Splash & Dash	El Paso	Texas	Registration
6/3/2018	Revolution3 Splash & Dash Series 2	Middlebury	Connecticut	Registration
6/3/2018	Paragon Splash and Dash 2	San Antonio	Texas	Registration
6/9/2018	Central OH Splash-n-Dash	Lewis Center	Ohio	Registration
6/10/2018	Margate, NJ Splash & Dash	Margate	New Jersey	Registration
6/10/2018	PeachKids Tri Splash and Dash	Alpharietta	Georgia	Registration
6/10/2018	Water Works Tri and Youth Splash & Dash	Denton	Texas	Registration
6/16/2018	Kid-Powered Sports Splash and Dash 1	Pflugerville	Texas	Registration
6/16/2018	Norwich Splash and Dash	Norwich	Connecticut	Registration
6/16/2018	STRIVE Splash N Dash - University of Maryland	College Park	Maryland	Registration
6/23/2018	Mingoman Splash-n-Dash	Lewis Center	Ohio	Registration
6/23/2018	KIDS! Summer Splash & Dash	Farmers Branch	Texas	Registration
6/23/2018	RVA Splash & Dash Series Burkwood	Hanover	Virginia	Registration
6/23/2018	SLV Summer Splash and Dash	Felton	California	Registration
6/26/2018	Alaska Splash n' Dash Series 1	Anchorage	Alaska	Registration
6/29/2018	Mini Moraine Man Splash n Dash	Portersville	Pennsylvania	Registration
6/30/2018	Nutmeg Splash and Dash	Cheshire	Connecticut	Registration
6/30/2018	RVA Splash & Dash Series Avalon	Richmond	Virginia	Registration
7/1/2018	Paragon Splash and Dash 3	San Antonio	Texas	Registration
7/7/2018	Oro Valley Splash-n-Dash 2	Oro Valley	Arizona	Registration
7/8/2018	STRIVE Splash N Dash - Coppin State University	Baltimore	Maryland	Registration
7/8/2018	Hillsborough YMCA Splash and Dash	Hillsborough	New Jersey	Registration
7/10/2018	Alaska Splash n' Dash Series 2	Anchorage	Alaska	Registration
7/14/2018	RVA Splash & Dash Kanawha	Richmond	Virginia	Registration
7/14/2018	Cohasset Kids Triathlon	Cohasset	Massachusetts	Registration
7/15/2018	Jefferson Sprint Triathlon Splash-n-Dash	Crozet	Virginia	Registration
7/15/2018	IABT TRI Together Splash and Dash	Baltimore	Maryland	Registration
7/21/2018	Kid-Powered Sports Splash and Dash 2	Pflugerville	Texas	Registration
7/21/2018	RVA Splash & Dash Series Hallsley	Chesterfield	Virginia	Registration
7/21/2018	Boston Triathlon	Boston	Massachusetts	Registration
7/22/2018	GU Splash and Dash	Spokane	Washington	Registration
7/24/2018	Alaska Splash n' Dash Series 3	Anchorage	Alaska	Registration
7/26/2018	MMTT Splash and Dash	Geneva	Illinois	Registration
7/29/2018	Paragon Splash and Dash 4	San Antonio	Texas	Registration
7/29/2018	Shoreline Splash and Dash	Ivoryton	Connecticut	Registration
8/3/2018	Mountain Lakes Splash and Dash	Guntersville	Alabama	Registration
8/4/2018	Major League Triathlon Vail Valley	Avon	Colorado	Registration
8/11/2018	Kid-Powered Sports Splash and Dash 3	Pflugerville	Texas	Registration
8/19/2018	Back to School Splash & Dash	Fulshear	Texas	Registration
8/19/2018	USA Triathlon Colorado Springs Splash and Dash presented by SafeSplash Swim School	Colorado Springs	Colorado	Registration
8/25/2018	City Bikes Splash and Dash	North Miami	Florida	Registration
8/26/2018	Maple Grove Triathlon Splash and Dash	Maple Grove	Minnesota	Registration
8/26/2018	USA Triathlon & Tucson JCC Splash & Dash	Tucson	Arizona	Registration
8/26/2018	Reston Splash and Dash	Reston	Virginia	Registration
9/2/2018	Leech Lake Splash & Dash	Bemidji	Minnesota	Registration
9/2/2018	Tallahassee YTS Splash & Dash	Tallahassee	Florida	Registration
9/8/2018	Pumpkinkids Splash and Dash	South Berwick	Maine	Registration
9/8/2018	Trilogy Splash and Dash	Key Biscayne	Florida	Registration
9/22/2018	Major League Triathlon Tempe Splash and Dash	Tempe	Arizona	Registration
9/29/2018	Stonebridge Ranch Kids Triathlon	McKinney	Texas	Registration
10/6/2018	Major League Triathlon Charlotte	Charlotte	North Carolina	Registration
10/27/2018	Spooky Splash & Dash	Tucson	Arizona	Registration

Event Distances

-Ages 7-10: 100m swim, 1k run

-Ages 11-15: 200m swim, 2k run

Please note: actual distances may vary by event.

Series Partners

Free Webinars

Education & Tips on Producing Your Own Event

Splash & Dash Pre-Race Webinar: Everything youth athletes need to know before participating

No USAT Membership?

Prior to the event, be sure to purchase your Youth Annual Membership which includes a wealth of benefits! Click here to become a member and to view member benefits.

Beginning in 2016, USA Triathlon will only offer Youth Annual Memberships at a cost of $10. Youth one-day memberships are no longer available.

Resources

USA Triathlon Event Calendar

Visit the KidZone!

KidZone Flyer

What is an Aquathlon?

Aquathlon Basics

Triathlon Basics

Submit your own multisport inspirational story!

Colorado Springs Splash & Dash 2018

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce that one of our Youth Splash and Dash events will be taking place in Colorado Springs, Colorado, hosted by the USA Triathlon National Office and presented by SafeSplash Swim School! Our event will occur on Sunday, August 19. Click here for more information and to register today!

What are Sanctioned Events?

The term “sanction” refers to the compliance of a multisport event to USA Triathlon’s safety requirements. Safety plans, course maps, and event details must be submitted for review by experienced USA Triathlon staff. This ensures events are safe and fair competition environments.

USA Triathlon sanctions more than 4,300 events across the country. USA Triathlon not only sanctions triathlons, but also paratriathlons, duathlons, aquathlons, aquabikes, off-road events, winter triathlons, youth races, camps and clinics.

Click here to view the USAT Sanctioned Events Calendar.