Despite a packed weekend schedule, parents and nearly two dozen young athletes made time to take part in the Great Pumpkin Junior Duathlon at Altona Lagoon Park on Sunday morning. The park provided a perfect backdrop for the run-bike-run race, which welcomed children of all abilities, ages 5 to 15.
Organized by Junior Tri VI, the event featured several first-time participants who quickly got into the rhythm as they raced around the scenic lagoon course. Kids were rewarded with pumpkin-shaped goody boxes filled with fall-themed treats and stickers, while the top three finishers in each division received festive pumpkin medals.
The overall category winners were:
- Ages 5–6: Orion Coursey
- Ages 7–8: Hanako Sanders
- Ages 9–11: Caitlin Kuczynski
- Ages 12–15: Leonard Lamparter
Organizers said the event was all about fun, fitness, and encouraging youth participation in multisport.
The Junior Tri VI Committee is already gearing up for the next race—the Fall Fling Splash ‘n Dash, a swim-run event set for Sunday, Nov. 16 at Bungalows. The event is open to children ages 5 to 15, with flotation aids available for beginner swimmers.
For more information or to register, families are encouraged to reach out to theresa@vitf.org or to call 340-513-2707.
