Thanyapura Junior Challenge returns

PHUKET: Junior athletes and sports enthusiasts throughout the region will face off against each other and optimize their potential at Thanyapura’s third Junior Challenge Triathlon.

Following the success of last year’s event, the 2015 competition will be held on November 28 and will be staged alongside the Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest, which attracts thousands of avid triathletes every year.

This year’s participants for the Junior Challenge will be divided into three age group categories – Junior (6-8 years old); Intermediate (9-12 years old); and Senior (13-18 years old).

The estimated 250 athletes will compete in the Junior Challenge swimming distances ranging from 50 meters to 300m; biking from 3km to 12km; and running from 500m to 3000m. There will also be several team races for each age group.

Online registration closes at 11:59pm tonight, while offline registration can be done at Thanyapura Club Service until 8pm on November 25.