Benbrook Lake Sprint Triathlon

When

Sunday, August 12, 2012.  Transition opens at 5:30 AM, race starts at 7:00 AM.

Where

Holiday Park
Benbrook Lake
Benbrook, TX

Course

500 Meter 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.

Packet Pick Up / Late Registration

• Thursday, August 9th, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
  Playtri Performance Center - 214-370-9010
  6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 350
  Dallas, TX
• Friday, August 10th, 3:00-7:00 PM
  TBD
• Saturday, August 11th, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
  Benbrook YMCA
  1899 Winscott Road
  Benbrook, TX
• Sunday, August 12th, 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 practice, and Q&A session at Holiday park on August 11th from 1:00-2:30 PM.  Bring your bike and run gear (if you want to practice transitions) and any questions you may have about the course, or triathlon in general!

Please email Coach Aaron at aaron@playtri.com with any questions. 

Host Hotels

Best Western Winscott Inn and Suites
590 Winscott Road Benbrook, TX 76126
(817) 249-0076

Special rate of $79.99 for double occupancy of a King or Double room (08/10 & 08/11), call the hotel directly and use the code "playtri racing."

Comfort Suites
8004 Winbrook Drive Benbrook, TX 76126
(817) 249-8008

Special rate of $89.99 for double occupancy of a Double room (08/10 & 08/11), free WiFi, Free Breakfast, call the hotel directly and use the code "playtri."

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 at packet pick up. Do not send USAT permit fee with entry fee.

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 anyoneԳ 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. There are no more duplicate applications. USAT no longer allows the purchase of annual memberships at packet pick up.

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
• 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

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.