Do you know if there’s any fun runs / children’s mini tris / events in Kona just before Ironman Hawaii? I want my 5 year old son to feel like he’s part of the Ironman atmosphere. Went to Ironman’s website but they don’t say anything about events for kids.
Thanks.
I don’t think there is much, but my son who turned 3 on race day absolutely loved taking part in the underpants run. That, at least, is a must do.
Plus, snatching a kiss from Chrissie. Your son, too.
I think there is a kids aquathon, they swim and run right after the underwear run. Chris Lieto’s kid won last year.
I am still torn about bringing my daughter. I really want her to come, but she is 3 and probably will not remember anything.
I don’t know your situation, are you racing and your wife coming to a watch? Is leaving her home with relatives an option?
At three, she probably won’t remember and its not Disney. IM is a long day with little for small kids to do in Kona. It can be hot and they can get miserable by the end of the day. The travel/vacation options even before/after are not tremendous for a toddler either. I’d wait until she is old enough to know what is going on.
If they only way for your wife to come is to bring her…then you should.