The Lititz recCenter, 301 W. Maple St., will host its 17th annual Youth Triathlon on Friday, Oct. 13. In the case of rain, the event will take place on Friday, Oct. 20.

Participants must check in between 3:45 and 4:45 p.m., and the event will start at 5 p.m. Swimming will take place in the rec center's main indoor pool, with the biking course in the main parking lot and the running course on the field beside the rec center.

Athletes will be grouped by age. Children ages 5 and 6 will swim one length of the pool, bike two laps and run a quarter-mile. Children ages 7 and 8 will swim one pool length, bike three laps, and run a quarter-mile. Those ages 9 and 10 will swim two lengths, bike four laps and run a half-mile. Youths ages 11 and 12 will swim three lengths, bike five laps, and run three laps.

Those who register through Tuesday, Sept. 26, will be guaranteed a T-shirt and a goodie bag. For registration and more information, visit http://www.lititzrec.com or call 717-626-5096, ext.221. Information is also available by emailing SimonAbabou@lititzrec.com or calling 717-626-5096, ext. 239.