Ballarat Junior Triathlon makes a come back in 2025

After a six-year hiatus, the Ballarat Junior Triathlon made a triumphant return in March 2025, bringing together 70 enthusiastic young athletes from Ballarat, Melbourne, and as far afield as Mount Gambier, South Australia, for an action-packed day of swimming, cycling, and running.

Hosted by the Ballarat Triathlon Club and supported by the State Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program, the event took place across the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre, Prince of Wales Park, and Ballarat High School.

Athletes aged 9–11 years completed a 100-metre swim, 3-kilometre bike ride, and 500-metre run. Participants aged 12–17 years took on a 200-metre swim, 6-kilometre bike ride, and 1-kilometre run. With strong community support and a growing interest in junior participation, the Ballarat Triathlon Club is already looking forward to welcoming even more young athletes at next year’s event.