The Arlington Triathlon is a kids-only event. The triathlon is part of the 2019 USA Triathlon MidEast Youth Triathlon Series. It was part of the predecessor USA Triathlon Mid-Atlantic Youth Triathlon Series since its inception. This regional series to encourage race directors to create youth triathlon events and to allow youth triathletes to participate in triathlon races throughout the USAT Mid-Atlantic Region ended with the 2017 season when USA Triathlon underwent a nationwide geographic reorganization. We now are part of the USA Triathlon MidEast Region. This event features a pool swim, a closed circuit bike course and a largely track run. Awards are distributed after the last athlete has finished. The race is produced by Triathlon Family USA, Inc., the team that runs Arlington's school-based youth triathlon program, events and camps. The races are intended to encourage children to have fun while participating in physical activities. The swim-bike-run disciplines of triathlon are life-long sports that support a healthy lifestyle from childhood through adulthood. The Arlington Triathlon Club, now in its 15th year, coaches public school children from elementary grades up to participate in multi-sport events. The club offers USAT certified coaches with specialized training to coach youth & juniors. The race will be produced by a USAT Certified Race Director and officially sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the national governing body for the Olympic sport of triathlon.