Kids start in waves of 16, with 2 triathletes per lane in the 8 lane pool, allowing officials and parents to ensure the safety of all competitors. 7-10 year old kids swim 100 yards, bike 3.1 miles and run 0.6 miles, and the 11-14 year old triathletes swim 200 yards, bike 6.2 miles and run 1.2 miles.