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l Kids and families can challenge themselves with great races planned for 2023
Kids and families can challenge themselves with great races planned for 2023
Two adventure races and a kids’ triathlon are returning in 2023, and all three events offer participants family-oriented opportunities to challenge themselves and meet goals. The events include the Shawnee Mission Park Adventure Race on May 21, the JCPRD Kids Triathlon on Aug. 19, and the TimberRidge Adventure Race on Sept. 16. For details on these races, visit JCPRD.com/1315/Races. “These events are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities, and the adventure races are a great way to explore parts of the park that you normally wouldn’t see on your own,” said Special Events Coordinator Katy Renner. “Youth triathlon is one of the fastest growing kids sports. What a great way to introduce your young athlete to the sport that could carry them into college and beyond!” Both adventure races debuted in 2021 and offer participants of all ages two- and six-hour options. These events go on as planned, rain or shine. Officials anticipate two-hour course competitors will expend six to eight miles of trekking (both hiking and running), while those on the six-hour course will expend ten miles of trekking, plus 20-plus miles of mountain biking, and one to two miles of paddling (canoe for teams and kayaks for individuals). There may also be surprise challenges along the way. It is important to note that during the event, athletes will have access only to the gear, food, and drink that they carry on their bike or in their pack. “People like the fact that the entire family can come out and compete,” Renner said. “Adventure races don’t require you to complete the entire course, so you do what you want to do, which is very different than most other races. These races are so fun because the course changes every year.” Now in its 10th year, the JCPRD Kids Triathlon is designed to let youth ages 14 and under be the stars. Young athletes compete in individual age groups in this race that is truly an event for all abilities. “The kids tri really is a miniature version of an adult triathlon – we pull out all the stops and really make each and every kid feel special for accomplishing such a great task,” Renner said. “The community really rallies around this event and it’s evident on race day from the volunteers that are athletes themselves to the spectators that come out to cheer everyone on.” To help young athletes prepare for the kids triathlon and other events, JCPRD also offers a Youth Triathlon Camp for ages 6 to 14. Renner serves as director for this popular camp, which is presented on four weeks between June and July and features Ironman World Championship Athlete and Coach Josh Wolf. “Our triathlon camps are designed to provide a super fun, informative, and highly-encouraging atmosphere,” Renner said.
See page 24 for camp details.
4 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER!
ONLINE: JCPRD.com/camps Registration begins January 30
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Note: Some camps, including Summer Escapades, Outdoor Discovery Camp, and Crossroads, do not accept phone registrations.
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JCPRD PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM
Return completed form with fee. Make checks payable to: JCPRD Mail to: Registration Office (Bldg. D) 6501 Antioch Road, Shawnee Mission, KS 66202
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AN EASY WAY TO FIND CAMPS NEAR YOU!
l Visit JCPRD.com/register l Click “Activities” and choose “JCPRD Summer
Camp Guide”
l Then click “Where” and pick locations
close to home or work
Johnson County Park and Recreation District loves providing programs, sports leagues, and camps for your children. We hope that, when they’re with us, they learn, have fun, make friends, and create memories. Please know their safety is always our number one priority. We are asking you to partner with us in this effort by being aware of what’s in your child’s backpack. l TAKE A MINUTE, SEE WHAT’S IN IT…
Every day before your child goes to school, to camp, to sports programs, or to a friend’s home. l TAKE A MINUTE, SEE WHAT’S IN IT…
When your child returns home.
