Pho3nix Kids wraps up its third season in Australia as the biggest one yet, getting even more kids active by providing them access to sport and creating pathways for their progression. In partnership with The Event Crew, the 2023-2024 Pho3nix Kids Triathlon Series ran from September to March with seven events held across South East Queensland, as well as the Pho3nix Kids Gold Coast Triathlon on the 6th of April as part of the Pho3nix Gold Coast Triathlon Festival. Pho3nix Kids Triathlons are held over a very achievable distance – a 100-metre swim that is walkable, 1.2-kilometre bike ride and short run. All participants receive a Pho3nix t-shirt, swim cap, and finishers medal. Combined attendance at the Pho3nix Kids Triathlon Series grew 3.75% between 2021 and 2023, while the 2024 Pho3nix Kids Gold Coast Triathlon reached full capacity in the free kids event, growing an astounding 23% from last year and bumping up participation targets for next year. This year’s Pho3nix Gold Coast Triathlon drew more than 1,100 participants of all ages in triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, and fun run categories boasting a 96.7% increase over its 2021 numbers. These participants included 10 emerging Indigenous kids ages 12-14 who traveled from […]
