By Rusty Nixon
Correspondent

PLYMOUTH — Over the weekend, the area’s kids came out to show their skills and raise money for the Plymouth Parks Department with the kids-BIGred3 triathlon.

“We had more participants, volunteers and spectators this year,” said Gina Young, the event’s organizer. “The participants showed outstanding sportsmanship, and put another great effort into collecting their pledges.”

“It was a spectacular display of what this community does so well... providing healthy, active and exciting opportunities for the children in the Marshall County area,” said Young — who also thanked the sponsors of the event. “It would not have been possible without the local businesses joining our efforts with their generous contributions.”

Money raised from this year will go to a Splash Pad in Centennial Park. The success of the event has also prompted some proposed changes for the event next year.

“We hope to add another division next year at the request of parents and athletes by adding longer distances to the course for those up for the challenge,” said Young. “The addition to the day is sure to increase our race participants and get us closer to meeting our goal.”