The inaugural Thanksgiving Day 5K held in the downtown area of Guthrie, OK!

The course is set with some downhill and uphill streets (some are original brick streets) and wind around through one of the local parks (Mineral Wells Park). There are a few turns as well as some long straights. The course map is located below

To eliminate the race morning only registration you can send me an email (roger@triyouthracing.com) with your first, last name and DOB. I will enter you and assign a timing chip. When you arrive the morning of the race (preferably between 6:45am-7:25am) you give me $20 and I give you a chip which would be the equivalent to pre registration eliminating having to stand in line.

This race will take place on June 30th, 2019. Location will be at Guthrie Lake. Start time will be at 7:am with both distances going off at the same time.

Registration is now open!

Mini Distances

Swim – 300 yds – Bike 11miles – Run 1.5miles

Sprint Distances

Swim – 500yds – Bike 22miles – Run 3.1miles (2 loops)

This race venue is a unique location outside of Guthrie, OK at Guthrie Lake. This lake is a great location for having a Triathlon. Being a no wake lake makes it off limits to jet ski’s and other water sports. A great place to train for the general Triathlon population in the area.

The swim is a protected “cove” area without having to be out away from the shoreline. Very spectator friendly!

The bike course for both the Olympic/Sprint offers a great challenge for those who like to race on hills. There is only a small segment of flat road (maybe 300′). All major intersections will be manned/protected by the Guthrie Police Dept and the Deputies of the Logan County Sheriffs Office.

The run course will provide a great challenge as well. Winding through the countryside in & out of two “very small” residential areas (virtually no traffic) there will be one major hill to climb at the two mile mark (twice for the Olympic).

A very spectator friendly venue! Plenty of parking just off from the transition area with the finish line located for easy viewing of the finishing Athletes.

Registration is now open:

This is a small example of a basic training plan for an entry level Youth Triathlete. I will be posting additional training information from time to time.

I am a Triathlon Coach and will coach your young Triathlete on a personal level and commitment. You can contact me at any time to discuss the benefits and pricing if you choose. I use Trainingpeaks for my coaching program that provides great feedback on the young Athlete’s progress that is a Premium account.

You can also create a free account to track the progress here.

I am the only USAT Certified Youth Race Director

in the State of Oklahoma

I have been in Triathlon for 35yrs (’85-2019) and have completed and competed in close to 300 Triathlon/Duathlon’s in that period of time.

I am a 2007 Hawaii Ironman World Championship finisher.

’07 Hawaii Ironman World Championship finish

I am a Triathlon Coach, Race Director and a Race Timer with all my own timing equipment.

My primary endeavor is to promote the Youth Athlete!

This is a passion that I have been pursuing since ’15 and have directed several Youth Splash & Dash events and a Youth Triathlon ’15 – ’16 – ’17. This year (2019) I am starting two new Youth Triathlons. My plan is to add at least one new Youth Triathlon every year in different towns throughout Oklahoma.

Feel free to email me: roger@triyouthracing.com

I am certified by USAT (United States of America Triathlon) as a Youth Race Director.

Certified by USAT as an Adult Race Director.

The races will be USAT sanctioned. What does this mean to parents? Register your child for a USAT Youth Membership. The cost for the annual license is $10 and there are lots of benefits.

USAT has made changes to the Youth format for sanctioned races/events. There will no longer be the one-day license fee.

By having your child registered as a USAT Youth member they would receive the quarterly USAT magazine, which includes an insert specifically designed for Youth!

Your child would also be able to have a ranking classification, just as the adults who are USAT members.

Click here for additional information on USA Triathlon KIDZONE!

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