Sportsplex Small Fry Tri

A Big-Race Experience for Our Littlest Athletes

Saturday, July 31, 2027
Opelika Sportsplex and Aquatics Center
Ages 2-5

The Small Fry Tri has been a favorite for years, and last year we introduced a new course designed just for our youngest athletes. We’re excited to bring that course back for 2027! Kids get to experience all three parts of a triathlon in a fun, untimed, and non-competitive environment where the focus is simply on enjoying the experience.

• SWIM: Begin with a fun slide into the pool’s splash area.
• BIKE: Ride a bike, trike, scooter, or balance bike (any wheeled device) along our closed, paved course.
• RUN: Complete the course by running through the same official finish line as our regular triathletes!

The Small Fry Tri will begin after the Sportsplex Tri for Kids race has finished, but no earlier than 9:15 a.m.

The Transition area for the Small Fry Tri will be outside the pool near the water slides and will be open all morning. To drop off your child's bike or other wheeled device, enter through the Pool Deck Spectator Entrance, walk through the spectator area, and go through the gate at the end of the pool deck near the water slides.

The splash pad slides are part of the race and will not be open before the Small Fry Tri. The bouncy house at the Finish Line will be open for athletes and siblings while they wait. 

• Swimsuit or clothes that can get wet
• Water shoes or athletic shoes (with or without socks)
• Towel
• Bike, trike, scooter or balance bike (anything with wheels works!)
• Helmet
• Race Shirt (provided in race packet or another shirt)
• Race Bib (from race packet – pre-pin to front of shirt)
• Sunscreen

A parent or older sibling may assist with shoes, fitting helmets, helping with riding if needed, dismounting, and removing the helmet. Helmets are required during the ride portion.

Every participant receives a finisher medal as they cross the finish line.

Five-year-olds may choose to participate in either the Small Fry Tri or the Sportsplex Tri for Kids. Children choosing the Sportsplex Tri for Kids must be able to complete the required swim, bike, and run distances unassisted.