RDJ Dublin City Triathlon Children’s Fun Event 2026

The RDJ Dublin City Triathlon Children’s Event returns in 2026 with an exciting new format designed especially for younger participants.

Rather than a traditional race, children will enjoy fun activity stations around a safe, c.500 metre circuit around the Dublin City Triathlon transition area.

There are no winners, no timing chips and no pressure, just  fun and an opportunity to enjoy being part of race day.

Event Highlights

• FREE to enter (pre-registration required)
• Recommended for children 7-12 years of age, with under 7s accompanied by an adult
• Approximately 500 metre activity course
• Children may walk, jog or run at their own pace
• Parents/guardians are welcome to accompany their child
• Event open from 00am until 8.20am
• Maximum 50 participants

Every child receives:

• DCT Swim Hat
• DCT Completion Medal
• Surprise Goody

The event finishes in plenty of time for everyone to enjoy the start of the RDJ Dublin City Triathlon Sprint Race.

Before You Enter

Please ensure you have read the Children’s Event Information & Briefing on the Dublin City Triathlon website before completing your entry. It contains important safety, safeguarding and event information.

Photography

Official photographers and videographers appointed by RDJ Dublin City Triathlon and/or Triathlon Ireland may be present during the event.

Images and video may be used to promote the event, Triathlon Ireland and the sport of triathlon through websites, printed publications and social media.

All official photography and videography will be undertaken in accordance with Triathlon Ireland’s Photography Guidelines and Child Safeguarding Policies.

Parents and guardians are asked, wherever possible, to photograph only their own child. Images containing other children should not be published or shared without the permission of their parent or guardian.