The third annual Baylor-Tom Landry Kids Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday, July 21 beginning at 7:00 a.m. at the Baylor-Tom Landry Fitness Center in Dallas. The triathlon will benefit Our Children's House at Baylor, a licensed children's hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient care and therapeutic services for children in a family-centered environment, which emphasizes education and training for family members.

The event is open to boys and girls, ages 7-10 and 11-14. The swim course includes an indoor 100 meter swim for ages 7-10 and 200 meter swim for 11-14. The bike course includes a three-mile route for ages 7-10 and five miles for 11-14, while the run course is enclosed in Landry Park and includes a one-mile run for the 7-10 age gropu and 11/2 mile run for 11-14.

Entry fee is $20 per child and $35 per team relay if received by July 7, and $30 per child and $45 for team relays if received July 8-20. Since this event is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event, USAT membership is mandatory for the race. The annual fee for a youth USAT members is $15 and a one day fee is $2.75. USAT memberships are available when packets are picked up July 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Baylor-Tom Landry Fitness Center.

"This program encourages youth participation in a multi-sport event and supports Our Children's House at Baylor. The event began in 1998 and each year raises money that will benefit children who cannot exercise or participate in activities because of various health issues," said Barbee Eberhart, director of aquatics.

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