Healthy Kids Day 2026

Join us at the Healthy Kids Day® hosted by the YMCA of Abilene on April 18, 2026, for a free, fun-filled day designed to inspire healthy habits and active lifestyles for the whole family! This exciting community event features interactive games, sports demonstrations, hands-on activities, local vendors, and valuable community resources—all focused on youth development, healthy living, and family engagement. Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate health, wellness, and fun at the Y!

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT - April 18, 2026

Schedule of Events:

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Kids Triathlon

Keep your child active, healthy, and engaged by participating in our Kids Triathlon in partnership with our Healthy Kids Day event. The race will consist of 3 separate legs (swimming, biking, and running). This event will be for children 5 – 18 years old. Participants will receive a draw-string backpack, post-race snacks, and a finisher medal. A trophy is awarded to the top finisher of each race per age division.

Race Divisions:

Tikes: 5 - 7 years old (swim 60 yds., bike 1 mi., run ¼ mi.)

Junior: 8 - 10 years old (swim 100 yds., bike 2 mi., run ½ mi.)

Senior: 11 – 14 years old (swim 200 yds., bike 4 mi., run 1 mi.)

Elite Senior: 15 - 18 years old (swim 400 yds., bike 7 mi., run 2 mi.)

Registration Fee: $15

Day of race: $25 (4/18/26 only)

Required Equipment: