When
Sunday, August 11, 2013. Transition opens at 6:00 AM, race starts at 7:30 AM.
Where
Holiday Park
Benbrook Lake
Benbrook, TX
Course
500 Meter Open Water Swim - 13 mile bike (2 loops) - 5k Run
All, but 0.5 miles of the run will take place inside Holiday Park.
Click here for Course Map.
Race field is limited to 400 athletes.
Join the
COWTOWN SHOOTOUT!
Two great races west of the Trinity River, one opportunity to stand out as top cowboy or cowgirl in Cowtown's greatest showdown yet, and save some money on race entries while you're at it! Race the Texas Stampede Triathlon (June 24th) and the Benbrook Lake Triathlon (August 12th) for one discounted price to qualify for one of our special Cowtown Shootout prizes, which include a special award and FREE race entry!
Award Categories:
Top 5 Male/Female fastest combined times
Top 5 Male/Female most improved time
Pricing and Registration on the left sidebar.
Free Coach Consultation
Pre-register by Wednesday August 7th at info@playtri.com and get a 30 minute Consultation with a Playtri Coach free during packet pickup hours at the Playtri Store only. This is your opportunity to meet with a Playtri Coach and get advice on any topic. A schedule will be sent out to registrants a week prior to pick a time slot.
Packet Pick Up / Late Registration
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Thursday, August 8th, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Playtri Store
7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy (Corner of Weiskopf Ave & Collin David North)
McKinney, TX 75070
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Friday, August 9th, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Playtri Store - 214-370-9010
6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 350
Dallas, TX
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Saturday, August 10th, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Benbrook YMCA
1899 Winscott Road
Benbrook, TX
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Sunday, August 11th, 5:00-6:00 AM ($10 EXTRA)**
Holiday Park
Benbrook, TX
**NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Race Updates and Reminders
All last-minute updates and reminders will be posted on the Playtri Facebook page - please like us on Facebook so you get all the up-to-date information!
FREE Pre-Race Clinic
Join Playtri's USAT Certified Coach and Race Referee Aaron Patel for a pre-race review of the course, transition tips, and Q&A session at Holiday park on August 10th from 1:00 PM. Entrance to the park is required.
Please RSVP Coach Aaron at aaron@playtri.com .
Travel Information
Best Western Winscott Inn and Suites
590 Winscott Road Benbrook, TX 76126
(817) 249-0076
Comfort Suites
8004 Winbrook Drive Benbrook, TX 76126
(817) 249-8008
Dollar Rent-A-Car
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Weather/Water Temp
August Average low is 76 degrees and high of 96 degrees. Lake temperature will not be wetsuit legal.
Support
Many volunteers from numerous North Texas civic organizations are committed to making your race a safe and memorable experience.
USAT Membership
The Benbrook Lake Sprint Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event. All participants must be a current annual member of USAT or purchase a one day permit for $12 or a $45 annual membership through online registration or at packet pick up.
All established USAT rules will be in effect and will be strictly enforced. You must show your USAT member card and your photo ID at packet pick up - no exceptions. Friends and family will not be allowed to pick up anyone's packet. If you are an annual USAT member and do not bring your member card to packet pick up, you must buy a $12 one day membership or a $45 annual membership.
Athena and Clydesdale Rule Change - 3.2 Age Group Competition
- a. All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete's age on December 31 of the year of the event.
- b. Weight Class Division - In events where a weight class division is offered, the minimum weight shall be 220 pounds for men and 165 pounds for women, monitored by the event organizer. The weight class age categories for men and women shall be 39 years of age and under and 40 years of age and over. Participants are not eligible to compete in a weight class division and in an age group division at the same event.
Awards
- Top 3 Overall male and female - only Open Wave participants are eligible for these awards. Open Wave intended for elite athletes. Open Wave participants are not eligible to win any other awards.
- Top Overall Masters male and female
- Overall Male and Female Grand Masters
- Age Group/Weight Class awards will be three deep for male/female.
- Top 3 overall relays.
All participants who register by August 1st and come to packet pickup are guaranteed a technical t-shirt.Sponsors
Chip Timing by Run-Far
Run-Far Athlete Tracking
Run-Far Racing Services will be providing athlete updates via text message on the day of the race. An invitation to take advantage of this option will be emailed out about one week before race day. Let your friends and family keep track of you throughout your race!
This is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. Timing chips are assigned to participants according to bib number. Please pick up your timing chip the morning of the race at the chip timing station beginning an hour before race start. ALL TIMING CHIPS SHOULD BE RETURNED AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. A $30.00 fee will be charged to the participant if the timing chip is not returned. Awards are based on chip times.
Volunteers
Many volunteers from numerous North Texas civic organizations are committed to making your race a safe and memorable experience. If you are interested in being a volunteer for this race, please contact us at info@playtri.com.
Race Contact
If you have any questions or need any additional information, email us at info@playtri.com, or call us at (214) 697-6922.
Photography
By Registering for this event, Ali Zaher Enterprises LLC, has consent to all Race photography and videos from the event to use in any advertising, marketing & promotional materials
