Calling all kids aged between five and 13! The annual Pahoia School ‘Have a Go Try-athlon' is back this month and promises to be a fun day out for the whole family.

The event kicks off 9am at the Omokoroa Domain on Saturday, March 11.

Earlybird registrations are now open, with every entrant receiving a tee-shirt, goody bag, and wrist band.

The 'Have a Go Try-athlon' will be held at the Omokoroa Domain on Saturday March 11. Photo: Supplied.

Spot prizes will be handed out on the day, and placegetter medals presented. The main focus of the event, however, isn't necessarily on winning, but on getting out, getting healthy, and giving it a go.

'This is a community event with the goal of promoting health and wellbeing amongst our local tamariki,” says Pahoia School deputy principal Helen Maxey. '

It also serves as an excellent fundraiser for the school.”

Helen says the aim this year is to fund a van for the school to transport their students to school camps and sports events.

Previous Try-athlons have seen up to 300 children enter, with numbers dropping off slightly during Covid-19. The school hopes to see a record turn-out this year.

'We'd love to see those numbers creep up again,” says Helen.

The event is run by Pahoia School parents and staff. Helen says the school is 'incredibly grateful for the commitment from both whānau and teachers”.

For those attending as spectators, and for weary athletes, many food stalls will be set up on the day.

According to Helen, the Try-athlon is a highlight of the school year, a sentiment reinforced by those taking part.

'It's heaps of fun and I can't wait until the next one – it's my favourite event,” says Pahoia School student Harvey Oemcke, aged eight.

'My favourite part of triathlon is biking up the hill because I pass loads of kids.”

Register for the event at www.pahoia.school.nz Or: https://fundraise9.wixsite.com/website

The 'Have a Go Try-athlon' will be held at the Omokoroa Domain on Saturday March 11. Photo: Supplied.