Organizers of a new triathlon race coming to 91原创 this summer are focusing on 鈥榗ompleting鈥� rather than 鈥榗ompeting.鈥�

鈥淲e celebrate participation; focusing on the achievement of each young individual, our goal it to inspire self-confidence and motivate children to stay active through sport,鈥� said Tara Melville, who along with her husband Brad run the SunRype TriKids Triathlon Series.

The series began in Ontario in 2009 and came outside of the province for the first time last year, with a race in Kelowna.

This July, the series expands to the Township, with a race at the Walnut Grove Community Centre. It has also added races in Alberta.

Since it started, more than 8,000 kids of all levels of ability have participated, Melville said.

鈥淭he races emphasize having fun while combining three healthy lifestyle sports: swimming, biking and running,鈥� she said.

鈥淲e create memorable events where the kids are the focus and their accomplishment is celebrated by their family and friends.鈥�

The race is for youth ages three to 15.

The 91原创 race will be held on July 29, beginning at 8:30 a.m. with staggered start times for the various age groups.

The race begins in the pool at the Walnut Grove Aquatic Centre, switches to a bike course loop on a closed road and in the parking lot of Walnut Grove Secondary, and then concludes with the run portion, which will take place on nearby trails and grass with the finish line on the school鈥檚 track.

The swim length varies from 20m to 300m, the bike course is from 500m to 10-km and the run is from 100m to 3-km.

Partial proceeds from the race go towards B.C. Children鈥檚 Hospital and the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario. To date, $53,000 has been raised.