Get ready for our annual indoor triathlon at the Y: Tri for the Y! This is an all-levels event—great for beginners, seasoned athletes, and everyone in between! Proceeds from this event benefit our Coach Kozera Scholarship. This fund provides recipients with a 1-year membership to the Y and Multisport Gators Club at no cost.
This event is open to racers ages 6 and older, though swim bands are needed for kids ages 16 and under. Ages 6 - 9 must do the Tri with a guardian. Ages 10 - 11 must have a guardian present during the event. Ages 12 and older can participate on their own. If your participant does not have a green swim band on record, you must arrive 30 minutes prior to your heat to pass the swim test.
Participants will receive a t-shirt and a medal! To guarantee your shirt size, you must register by March 15, 2026.
Members and non-members are welcome to participate! Registration is required.
Race Setup:
- 15 minute swim
- 5 minute transition
- 15 minute cycle
- 5 minute transition
- 15 minute run/walk
Where:
Join us at the Spring Valley YMCA.
When:
The triathlon will kick off at 7:40 AM on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with heats every 20 minutes.
Race Cost:
Race cost varies by registration date.
- January 22 - March 15: $35/participant
- March 16 - April 11: $40/participant
- April 12 (day of event): $50/participant
How to register:
Click the link below and follow the prompts to register.
Train for the Tri:
Get ready for the Tri for the Y with our FREE twelve-week training program! Earn reward points for joining the challenge and earn even more by completing and logging six workouts each week—redeemable for Y swag!
Challenges are available in our mobile app, YMCA360. You can find more information about accessing the challenge HERE.
Here's a sneak peek at one of the training challenges:
Training Week 1
Monday: Walk or Jog for 15 minutes
Tuesday: Bike for 20 minutes or take a cycle class
Wednesday: Stretch or take a yoga class
Thursday: Do 15 minutes of bodyweight exercises
Friday: Swim 8x25 and 2x50 (300 yards, ~12 minutes)
Saturday: Stretch or take a yoga class
Sunday: Lift weights for 15 minutes
About the Brian Kozera Scholarship:
In honor of the late Brian Kozera, coach of the Spring Valley Multisport Gators, recipients will receive a 1-year adult membership to the Y and the Gators Multisport Tri Team, with the scholarship awarded at the event. A Youth Scholarship for ages 6 to 17 is also being offered, which includes a 1-year youth membership to the Y and a membership to the Junior Gators Tri Team, with the scholarship presented at the event.
The Spring Valley YMCA and the members of the Spring Valley Multisport Gators are dedicated to supporting and recognizing the commitment of individuals serving their community.
This scholarship will recognize and reward an individual with a 1-year membership to the Spring Valley YMCA and membership to the Spring Valley Multisport Gators Team.
Applications are due by March 29, 2026.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Let us showcase your business and celebrate your community spirit! Sponsorships help us offset the costs of the event so more of the proceeds can go directly to our community members in need.
With over 75 participants last year and over 2,400 check-ins to the Spring Valley YMCA every day, this sponsorship is a great opportunity to showcase your business to dedicated community members.