Two Towns Triathlon returns

SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The third annual Two Towns Triathlon for Kids will be Saturday, June 18. This community event is sponsored by the South Orange and Maplewood departments of recreation and cultural affairs. Entrants must be residents of either South Orange or Maplewood and be between the ages of 7 and 14 as of June 18. Through this event, the two towns are promoting active participation in the aerobic sports of swimming, biking and running, hoping to foster an increased interest in overall health at an early age.

Registration must be done in person at the Baird, 5 Mead St. in South Orange, with a registration form, payment and proof of residency. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Details and registration forms can be found on the Recreation & Cultural Affairs page at www.southorange.org.

The Two Towns Triathlon for Kids will be held in South Orange in and around Meadowland Park. Participants will swim laps in the South Orange Pool, bike through Meadowland Park and the West Montrose Neighborhood, finishing the race by running around the duck pond in Meadowland Park. Racers will be timed from the beginning to the end of the triathlon. Split times will not be recorded. Details will be provided upon registration.

Bronze participation medals will be awarded. Gold and silver medals will be awarded for first and second places for boys and girls in each age group.

Participants must provide their own bicycle and CPSC-certified bike helmet. The swim cap that is provided must be worn during the swim.

Volunteers are still needed.  If you would like to volunteer to assist with this event, send an email to recreation@southorange.org.

  Maplewood Recreation, Meadowland Park, South Orange Recreation