Relay format & distances
See how the Tribloom relay moves from the first splash to the final team finish — and the distances each grade takes on.
Swim. Cycle. Run. Finish together.
The team completes one sport at a time, with each student completing one lap per discipline. All four students swim first. Next, all four cycle one lap each. Then, all four run one lap each. When the fourth runner begins the final stretch, the other three teammates take a designated shortcut to join them—and the whole team crosses the finish line together.
Every student is encouraged to take part in all three disciplines. If a team member is unable to complete one discipline, the team can exchange that lap with another team member on a one-for-one basis.
Example
If Team Member A is unable to complete the swim, Team Member B can complete A’s swim lap. In return, A can complete one additional lap in another discipline assigned to B (cycling or running).
The relay at a glance
Age-appropriate distances and wave start times give every team something exciting and achievable to work towards.
| Grade category | Start times | Swim | Cycle | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 2–3 | 8:00–8:30 AM | 50 m | 1,000 m | 750 m |
| Grades 4–5 | 8:40–9:20 AM | 50 m | 1,000 m | 750 m |
| Grades 6–7 | 9:30–10:10 AM | 50 m | 2,000 m | 750 m |
Start times and distances are a guide only and may change depending on entry numbers and the final event schedule. Courses and operational arrangements may be adapted to suit the host school’s facilities while maintaining the published challenge for each category. Tribloom will communicate the official distances for each school-specific event to registered families well in advance of the event.