Wonder Kids Triathlon expands activities for younger age groups
By Tina Boysha
As the fifth-largest city in Tennessee, Clarksville has had a growing need for more local sports and activities for younger age groups. To meet this need, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department athletics staff created the Wonder Kids Triathlon. This swim, bike, and run event promotes an active lifestyle for today’s youth and strives to teach good sportsmanship, while providing a fun and non-competitive environment. In its first year, the event reached its maximum capacity of 100 participants three weeks in advance of race day. The cost of entry was $25 per participant, which included a shirt, swim cap, medal, and drawstring backpack full of swag donated by local businesses.