City of Derry Kids Fun Run and Tri Taster

What to Expect

Ebrington Square hosts a Kids Fun Run and Tri Taster session on Saturday 5 September 2026, aimed at children aged 5 to 15. Triathlon Ireland qualified coaches run a dry-land triathlon taster from 12:30pm using scooter boards and scooters combined with running, giving children a feel for triathlon-style transitions without needing a bike or a pool nearby. This is followed at 1:30pm by the Kids Fun Run itself, with distances scaled to different ages and abilities so that younger children are not lining up for the same course as teenagers. Organisers say the session can be adapted for different ability levels, and families can contact the coaches in advance about any additional support a child might need.

The event is run by COD Triathlon in partnership with Triathlon Ireland, and the emphasis throughout is on introducing children to multi-sport activity in a low-pressure, encouraging setting rather than competitive racing. Parents and carers are expected to stay on site for the full session rather than dropping children off, and the outdoor setting at Ebrington Square means the whole two-hour block is weather dependent, so families should dress for whatever the forecast brings on the day.

Because the format uses scooter boards and scooters rather than bikes, it works as an accessible introduction to triathlon-style events for children who have never taken part in organised multi-sport before, without the cost or logistics of turning up with a bicycle. The mix of a skills taster followed by a straightforward run also means children who are less confident can take part in one half of the session without feeling pressure to complete both.

Good to Know

• Saturday 5 September 2026, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
• Ages 5 to 15, dry-land triathlon taster at 12:30pm followed by the Kids Fun Run at 1:30pm
• Bring runners, sports clothes, weather-appropriate layers and water
• Parents or carers must stay on site throughout, children under 8 need an accompanying adult
• Run by COD Triathlon with Triathlon Ireland qualified coaches
• Contact hello@codtriathlon.com for general questions, niamh@triathlonireland.com for safeguarding queries

Getting There

Ebrington Square is on the Waterside bank of the Foyle, a short walk across the Peace Bridge from Derry city centre, with parking available around the square.