YMCA Hosts Youth Duathlon Aug. 6

The Door County YMCA will be host its youth duathlon Saturday, Aug. 6 at its Sturgeon Bay campus.

The event is open to children age 5- 18. Registration is open now and also available onsite Saturday from 6:45 – 7:30 am. The event begins at 8 am. Entry is $25 per person, and the top three finishers in each age group will receive a custom swim cap. All participants receive a free shirt.

Wave 1: 8:00am: 15-18 years // 500 yd swim // 2.36 mile run

Wave 2: 8:30am: 13-14 years // 400 yd swim // 2.36 mile run

Wave 3: 9:00am: 11-12 years // 300 yd swim // 1.77 mile run

Wave 4: 9:30am: 9-10 years // 200 yd swim // 1.18 mile run

Wave 5: 10:00am: 5-8 years // 100 yd swim // .59 mile run

Swimming events will take place at the Carla and Ellsworth Peterson Aquatic Center and running events at the Peterson Park short track both located at the Door County YMCA Sturgeon Bay campus.  All registered swimmers must be able to swim 100 yards unassisted.

The Door County Duathlon is sponsored by Quantum Technologies, Bay Shore Outfitters and Staudenmeier Chiropractic Wellness Center.  All proceeds benefit the DCY Swim Team.