KIDS ARE LEADING US TO A NEW CYCLE OF HEALTH
KIDS ARE LEADING US TO A NEW CYCLE OF HEALTH
CYCLEHEALTH IS POWERED BY
THE YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES
EMPOWERING YEAR-ROUND WELLNESS
We offer a wellness challenge for each season, plus, three world class adventure races, hosted by our site partner, THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT.
spring: CCT
THURS. MAY 10 - SUN. MAY 20
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
ride 100 miles over 10 days
A 10-day, 100 mile bike challenge for Minnesota families
summer: BAK Tri
SAT. AUG. 18, 9 AM
140.6 TRAINING CHALLENGE:
+ KIDS SERVING KIDS
Minnesota’s Biggest Kids’ Tri
Swim+Bike+Run+Obstacles
New Site with Manmade Swim Pond
ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE
Swim+Bike+Run+Obstacles
New Site with Manmade Swim Pond
ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE
Fall: Resilinator
SUN. OCT. 28, 1-3 PM
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
GET GRITTY CHALLENGE
A kid + kid (ages 7-17) or kid + adult buddy race to discover your toughness & grit
HYLAND LAKE PARK RESERVE
HYLAND LAKE PARK RESERVE
winter: Kidarod
SAT. FEB. 23, 4-8 PM
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
SWEAT CONTEST
Nighttime Glow Racing Option
Custom Beanies
Huskie Dogsled Rides
FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK
Custom Beanies
Huskie Dogsled Rides
FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK
COMING SOON: TEAM CYCLEHEALTH!
Team CycleHealth is a new way for kids to be engaged year-round in creating a new cycle of health. Stay tuned!
NEW fall event to come!
We’re also working on an Adventure day in FALL to celebrate those kids who complete all three challenges and races.
SPRING: SUN. MAY. 21
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK, Eden Prairie
In Partnership with Three Rivers Park District
What is a Resilinator?
It’s a kid who knows how to roll with the punches in life. A kid who keeps functioning when adversity strikes. A kid who faces setbacks and refuses to quit.
What’s the Resilinator?
Set on Minnesota's finest disc golf course, the Resilinator is a buddy race designed to test your physical strength, mental toughness, and teamwork. Three Rivers Park District is again our host partner for this first-of-its-kind adventure race with obstacles and challenges you'll conquer buddy pairs racing together.
Each pair must include at least one kid between the age of 7 and 17, plus a kid or adult buddy between the age 7 to 107. Adult buddies must have a moderate fitness level, as this race is designed to be challenging.
Buddy Combination Ideas:
– Two Friends
– Two Siblings
– Kid/Parent
– Kid/Mentor
– Kid/Grandparent
– Kid/Coach
Once you've chosen your racing buddy, make sure he or she registers for the event and chooses the same time slot you selected so you can start together.
Each pair must include at least one kid between the age of 7 and 17, plus a kid or adult buddy between the age 7 to 107. Adult buddies must have a moderate fitness level, as this race is designed to be challenging.
Buddy Combination Ideas:
– Two Friends
– Two Siblings
– Kid/Parent
– Kid/Mentor
– Kid/Grandparent
– Kid/Coach
Once you've chosen your racing buddy, make sure he or she registers for the event and chooses the same time slot you selected so you can start together.
WATCH EVENT PREVIEW
BOB POWERS ON RESILIENCE
Resilinator challenge
Our Resilinator challenge is broken into 18 parts that build on one another. Do at least one a day, and take as much time as you need to complete the challenge thoughtfully.
Use your Resilinator scorecard to record your answers (included on last page). Make it your goal to complete all 18 challenges and turn in your scorecard at the Resilinator for prizes.
Click below to download the Resilinator Challenge!
Use your Resilinator scorecard to record your answers (included on last page). Make it your goal to complete all 18 challenges and turn in your scorecard at the Resilinator for prizes.
Click below to download the Resilinator Challenge!
RESILINATOR CHALLENGE FORM
THURS. MAY 10 - SUN. MAY 20
A Challenge for families to bike 100 miles in 10 days
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
ride 100 miles over 10 days
NEW this spring! The CCT by CycleHealth is designed to get
your whole family outdoors and riding more this spring. When
registering, families can choose to achieve 100 miles together,
or as an individual goal.
Participants will receive:
● CCT kit in the mail that includes swag and a mileage tracker
● Access to CCT’s exclusive Strava group online
● An invitation to join any of the seven guided rides hosted by
select YMCA locations around the Twin Cities
your whole family outdoors and riding more this spring. When
registering, families can choose to achieve 100 miles together,
or as an individual goal.
Participants will receive:
● CCT kit in the mail that includes swag and a mileage tracker
● Access to CCT’s exclusive Strava group online
● An invitation to join any of the seven guided rides hosted by
select YMCA locations around the Twin Cities
FREE TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.
RIDE DETAILS WILL BE MAILED AND EMAILED IN MAY.
• Ridgedale YMCA - Sat. May 12 | 10 AM
(co-hosted by South Lake Pediatrics & Three Rivers Park District)
• Maplewood Community Center Y - Sat. May 12 | 10 AM
• Blaisdell YMCA - Mon. May 14 | 6 PM
• Burnsville YMCA - Tues. May 15 | 6:30 PM
(co-hosted by Three Rivers Park District)
• Woodbury YMCA - Wed. May 16 | 6:30 PM
• St. Paul Midway YMCA- Sat. May 19 | 10 AM
• Hastings YMCA - Sun. May 20 | 2 PM
Includes CCT closing celebration to follow ride
Special Thanks to ERIK’s Bikes for your support
(co-hosted by South Lake Pediatrics & Three Rivers Park District)
• Maplewood Community Center Y - Sat. May 12 | 10 AM
• Blaisdell YMCA - Mon. May 14 | 6 PM
• Burnsville YMCA - Tues. May 15 | 6:30 PM
(co-hosted by Three Rivers Park District)
• Woodbury YMCA - Wed. May 16 | 6:30 PM
• St. Paul Midway YMCA- Sat. May 19 | 10 AM
• Hastings YMCA - Sun. May 20 | 2 PM
Includes CCT closing celebration to follow ride
Special Thanks to ERIK’s Bikes for your support
SAT. AUG. 18, 9 AM
NEW RACE SITE FOR 2017 AT ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE IN MAPLE GROVE
THIS IS NO ORDINARY RACE
LED BY THE KID TRIATHLON EXPERTS
Our race is led by 7-time world champion triathlete, Tony Schiller, who is directing his 21st kids’ triathlon since 2004. With 14,000 kid racers to date, Tony and his team have brought more kids into triathlon than any other race organizers in America.
Our race is led by 7-time world champion triathlete, Tony Schiller, who is directing his 21st kids’ triathlon since 2004. With 14,000 kid racers to date, Tony and his team have brought more kids into triathlon than any other race organizers in America.
• Safest course
• Shallow swim
• Best Vollunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• Swim in man made lake with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
• 6 DiamondBack bikes to be won by our kid racers
• Training challenge included
• Shallow swim
• Best Vollunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• Swim in man made lake with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
• 6 DiamondBack bikes to be won by our kid racers
• Training challenge included
COURSE DISTANCES
SUPER
SPRINT
(perfect for first-timers)
100 yard swim
3 mile bike on paved path
Half mile run
Obstacles
100 yard swim
3 mile bike on paved path
Half mile run
Obstacles
MEGA
CHALLENGE
(for kids ready for more)
200 yard swim
6 mile bike on paved and grass trails
1 mile run
Obstacles
200 yard swim
6 mile bike on paved and grass trails
1 mile run
Obstacles
It’s the best thing we do!
LED BY THE KID TRIATHLON EXPERTS
With 14,000 kid racers to date, the BreakAway Kids Tri team has brought more kids into triathlon than any other race organizers in America. Learn more about the team HERE.
With 14,000 kid racers to date, the BreakAway Kids Tri team has brought more kids into triathlon than any other race organizers in America. Learn more about the team HERE.
• Safest course
• Shallow swim
• Best Volunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• Swim in man made pond with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
• DiamondBack bike drawings to be won by our kid racers
• Receive the Summer Training Challenge in the mail when you enter
• Shallow swim
• Best Volunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• Swim in man made pond with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
• DiamondBack bike drawings to be won by our kid racers
• Receive the Summer Training Challenge in the mail when you enter
COURSE DISTANCES
SUPER
SPRINT
(perfect for first timers)
100 yard swim
4.5 mile bike on paved trail
Half mile run
Obstacles
4.5 mile bike on paved trail
Half mile run
Obstacles
MEGA
CHALLENGE
(for kids ready for more)
200 yard swim
7.5 mile bike on paved trail
1 mile run
Obstacles
7.5 mile bike on paved trail
1 mile run
Obstacles
WANT TO GET SOME FREE COACHING AND PRACTICE? COME TO OUR “GET READY TO RACE NIGHT” AUGUST 14th and 15th!
HOW TO GET RACE-READY
There’s still time to start our summer training challenge! See how much you can complete before the race to be in our contest for prizes!
TRY THE TRI!
MAKE YOUR RACE COUNT FOR KIDS IN NEED
The BreakAway Kids Tri is the one time each year we ask kids to play it forward by fundraising to help with two needs:
Fund a week-long adventure camp for kids with cancer or blood disorders and their siblings
Fund our scholarship & support program so we never have to say no to kids who want to participate in our programs & events.
All kids/siblings who raise $300 will be recognized at the race on our stage, receive a custom award, and be eligible for prize drawings.
Fund a week-long adventure camp for kids with cancer or blood disorders and their siblings
Fund our scholarship & support program so we never have to say no to kids who want to participate in our programs & events.
All kids/siblings who raise $300 will be recognized at the race on our stage, receive a custom award, and be eligible for prize drawings.
2017 BREAKAWAY TRI
BAKT BIKE COURSE PREVIEW
SUN. OCT. 28, 1-3 PM
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
In Partnership with Three Rivers Park District
What is a Resilinator?
It’s a kid who knows how to roll with the punches in life. A kid who keeps functioning when adversity strikes. A kid who faces setbacks and refuses to quit.
What’s the Resilinator?
The Resilinator is a buddy race designed to test your physical strength, mental toughness, and teamwork. Three Rivers Park District is again our host partner for this first-of-its-kind adventure race with obstacles and challenges you'll conquer buddy pairs racing together.
Each pair must include at least one kid between the age of 7 and 17, plus a kid or adult buddy between the age 7 to 107. Adult buddies must have a moderate fitness level, as this race is designed to be challenging.
Buddy Combination Ideas:
– Two Friends
– Two Siblings
– Kid/Parent
– Kid/Mentor
– Kid/Grandparent
– Kid/Coach
Once you've chosen your racing buddy, make sure he or she registers for the event and chooses the same time slot you selected so you can start together.
Each pair must include at least one kid between the age of 7 and 17, plus a kid or adult buddy between the age 7 to 107. Adult buddies must have a moderate fitness level, as this race is designed to be challenging.
Buddy Combination Ideas:
– Two Friends
– Two Siblings
– Kid/Parent
– Kid/Mentor
– Kid/Grandparent
– Kid/Coach
Once you've chosen your racing buddy, make sure he or she registers for the event and chooses the same time slot you selected so you can start together.
Resilinator training challenge videos
WEEK 1 CHALLENGE
WEEK 2 CHALLENGE
WEEK 3 CHALLENGE
WEEK 4 CHALLENGE
BOB POWERS ON RESILIENCE
WATCH EVENT PREVIEW
Resilinator challenge
Our Resilinator challenge is broken into 18 parts that build on one another. Do at least one a day, and take as much time as you need to complete the challenge thoughtfully.
Use your Resilinator scorecard to record your answers (included on last page). Make it your goal to complete all 18 challenges and turn in your scorecard at the Resilinator for prizes.
Click below to download the Resilinator Challenge!
Use your Resilinator scorecard to record your answers (included on last page). Make it your goal to complete all 18 challenges and turn in your scorecard at the Resilinator for prizes.
Click below to download the Resilinator Challenge!
A winter foot race for kids 7 - 17 with hiking, sliding, pulling, climbing... and conquering.
Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove
In Partnership with Three Rivers Park District
SAT. FEB. 23, 4-8 PM
Kids - Give Winter a Piece of Your Awesome!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Enter by Dec. 15 to receive a personalized gift pack by mail!
Enter by Dec. 15 to receive
a personalized gift pack by mail!
A WINTER ADVENTURE RACE FOR ALL KIDS AGES 7-17
The Kidarod combines running, snowshoeing, mushing, sledding, climbing, and obstacles into an unforgettable race just for kids. No special equipment needed. Three Rivers Park District supplies the snowshoes and facilities. Kids supply the horsepower… no matter what winter dishes out.
Sat. Feb. 25, 2017
Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove
Course Options:
Kidarod Classic - Perfect for first-time racers with obstacles on a 1-mile course with that focuses on fun and finishing.
Kidarod X - Designed for kids who want more. Our 2-mile course is designed to add tundra and expedition for an X-Sized challenge.
NEW for 2018: Family Hour Racing
The 4 PM hour is for families who want to race together. It's the only chance for adults to experience the Kidarod with their kids. The other hours are kid-only.
Afternoon Racing - Starts at 2 PM
Nighttime Glow Racing - Starts at 6 PM
Kidarod Race Report 2017
SEE THE 2016 KIDAROD
Twin Cities Pediatricians Agree:
The Sweat 2,017 Contest is Good Medicine
In addition to prescribing our event, pediatricians love when kids complete our sweat contest. Besides getting stronger, it helps make winter fly by and is the perfect way to get ready for the Kidarod. Click link to get the Sweat 2,017 form and start charting your progress, then turn your form in at the Kidarod for a chance to win great prizes in our contest.
