They say 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. Race participants receive entry into the waterpark, a $40 value, as part of their race entry. The race is great 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 is how Houston Kids Triathlon has been so successful. 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’s #1 radio station 104.1 broadcasting at the finish line and 4,500 spectators lining the course eagerly cheering on their budding 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 $2000 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. “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,” comments Sapp.
About My Negative Split. Negative Split Productions was founded in 2014 with the goal of producing the premier 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 accurate and on-time timing & results, unique & cost effective race awards, turnkey virtual race services, and general event consulting.
About Cal Tri Events. Cal Tri Events is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest national short-course triathlon series in the U.S. Their mission is to provide safe, affordable, and accessible triathlon experiences that make a difference in the communities they serve. The Cal Tri Events difference includes $85 all-in early bird pricing, free pre race swim clinics, and the best 15 words in triathlon; Free race transfers, deferrals & participant transfers as late as the day before the race. Learn more at www.californiatriathlon.org.