Arlington Triathlon Club

09/09/2026

First place in 2026! The Arlington Triathlon Club won first place in the Washington Family Magazine Best for Families rankings for Best Out of School Sports program! Thanks to all who voted for us!

08/25/2026

Let’s do what we can to protect one of DC’s most iconic parks for all of the community & not allow it to be co-opted for the Uber wealthy. Let your voice be heard!

We’re headed back to Hains Point to raise a ruckus to help protect East Potomac Park with another rally: Hains Point Hoopla 2.0. Let’s make this one bigger and louder!

07/15/2026

We'd like to think that our 22+ years of introducing Arlington elementary school kids to the swim-bike-run multisport lifestyle has contributed something to this great community accomplishment.

Arlington has once again been named America's fittest "city," extending its streak to nine years in a row. The county — which the ranking counts as a city — finished first among the 100 largest U.S. cities in the 19th annual American Fitness Index, released today (Tuesday) by the American Colleg...

07/05/2026

We could learn a few things in the US from our Norwegian friends about teaching our youth the “Joy of Sport.” Participation trophies have their appropriate place for young athletes.

Norway gives every kid a participation trophy. No scores, no rankings before age 13. That country, smaller than metro Atlanta, just made the World Cup knockout round. Meanwhile the US picks "elite" 7-year-olds, forms travel teams, and mostly just selects for kids born early in their birth year. One....

07/02/2026

At this year's Arlington Triathlon in Memory of Anne Viviani, we were honored to have Bob Kovacs and his wife, Mary Ellen Dawley, videotaping at our event. They are renowned for their videos that help promote local organizations. Bob and Mary Ellen recently were honored by the Points of Light organizaton. Founded by former president George H. W. Bush, it is the world's largest organization devoted to public service. Congratulations!

Bob Kovacs and Mary Ellen Dawley use their creative talents in film and paper art to help nonprofits convey messages, host events and highlight their missions during retirement.

06/22/2026

Not every childhood lesson begins in a classroom.some of the biggest steps begin with physical development rather than the cerebral. Don’t wait to teach your kids to swim?
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06/08/2026

Thank you Dr. Megan Borak for your enthusiastic support of The Arlington Triathlon in Memory of Anne Viviani and the Arlington Triathlon Club. We are so grateful to have you and Quincy Street Dental as a lead sponsor of our kids' race.

06/05/2026

Volunteers are needed for packet pickup and race set-up and tear-down (NO HEAVY LIFTING INVOLVED). If you have not yet signed up to volunteer, please choose one of these positions to help us stage this great kids event! The Arlington Triathlon Club is a small, parent-run volunteer group. Our race will be a success with your help!

06/03/2026

All athletes registered were sent the 2026 Arlington Triathlon Athlete Guide. Late registrants this week will receive it by 6/4. Packet pickup is 2-5 pm Saturday 6/6 at Trek Arlington Clarendon opposite the Whole Foods on Wilson Blvd

06/02/2026

Parents: Check over the bikes your kids will be riding in the triathlon Sunday! If you need help, our professional club mechanic is terrific, and his rates can't be beat!