Stonebridge Ranch Triathlon

Stonebridge Ranch Triathlon Sprint and Olympic Distance Races.

Open wave offered for the Sprint and Olympic distance races.  Open wave intended for elite athletes.

Don't miss the Playtri Kids Tri at Stonebridge Ranch on Saturday, September 29th and the 750m/1500m Swim Races.

2011 SWIM RESULTS ARE UP!  Click links below for swim race files:

D&J 750m Swim Race Results

D&J 1500m Swim Race Results

When**

Sprint/Olympic Triathlon on Sunday, September 30th
Transition Opens – 5:30am
Race Starts – 7:00am

**Swim Race on Saturday September 29th

• 12:00pm – 12:20pm Open Swim
• 12:30pm – Start of 750 meter swim race
• 1:15pm – Start of 1500 meter swim race

Where

Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club
6201 Virginia Parkway
McKinney, TX

Click Here For Parking Information

Course

Sprint:  750 meter swim – 12 mile bike (2 loops) – 5k run

Olympic:  1500 meter swim (2 loops) – 24 mile bike (4 loops) – 10k run

Click here for Swim, Bike, Run course maps.

Course Notes:
The swim is in a small, man-made lake. Very spectator friendly and well supported by kayaks and lifeguards.  NO SWIMMING IN LAKE ALLOWED PRIOR TO RACE DAY!!

The bike is on nice concrete urban roads. The course is slightly hilly but fast. Each major intersection and turn around will be traffic controlled with directional assistance.

The run course is moderately hilly and challenging. Aid stations will be located approximately every 1 mile. Each aid station is equipped with water and Powerade.

The course officially closes at 1pm for all participants.

Training Program

July 25th – September 25th
Playtri Group Training for the Playtri RBM Stonebridge Ranch Triathlon

• Go through 10 weeks of focused training and get 3 coached workouts per week
• Challenge yourself in a new way and experience the group dynamic
• Workouts are in DALLAS at SMU and White Rock Lake
• Click here to find out more and sign up!

FREE Pre-Race Clinics 

Friday, September 28th, join Playtri Coach David Bertrand for a First Timers clinic at the Playtri Performance Center at 6pm.

Saturday, September 29th, join Playtri Coach David at 11am for Open Water Swim Tips and Playtri Coach/USAT Race Referee Aaron Patel  at 1:00 PM for course review, transition practice, and Q&A.  Please bring everything you need to bike and run (if you want to practice your transitions) and of course any questions you may have!

Please contact Coach David at david@playtri.com or Coach Aaron at aaron@playtri.com with any questions.  These clinics are free of charge and open to all area triathletes.

Refund Policy

No Refunds or Transfers allowed.

Packet Pick Up / Late Registration***  

• Thursday, September 27th, TBD
  Fort Worth, TBD
• Friday, September 28th, 11:00am-7:00pm
  Playtri Performance Center - 214-370-9010
  6465 E Mockingbird Lane Ste. 350
  Dallas, TX
• Saturday, September 29th, 11:00am-5:00pm
  CK Sports - 214-383-0088
  8880 Texas 121 #164
  McKinney, TX 75070

***SWIM RACE ONLY: Saturday, September 29th, 11:00am-12:00pm
Race site – Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club
6201 Virginia Parkway
McKinney, TX

No additional charge for race day packet pick up for SWIM RACE ONLY. Packets
must be picked up no later than 12:00pm at the race site. Race day registration will be available.

Triathlon Race Day packet pick up is available for an additional $20 fee, cash or check when you pick up the packet. All packets must be picked up no later than 6:30am race morning.

There is no Race Day Registration for the Triathlon.

Note: No refunds given to those participants who have not picked up their packets.

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!

USAT Membership

The Stonebridge Triathlon and the Stonebridge Swim races are all USAT sanctioned events. 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 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.

Awards

Top 3 Overall Open Male and Female (Open Wave participants only - Open Wave intended for elite athletes).

Top Overall Masters and Grand Masters male and female (Open Wave not eligible for these awards).

Age Group / Weight Class awards will be 3 deep for both Male and Female (Open Wave not eligible for these awards).

Relay Team awards will be for top 3 in each category (male, female, coed).

Benefiting Charity

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Host Hotel

Best Western McKinney Inn and Suites
480 Wilson Creek Boulevard
McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 548-3000

Participants will receive a rate of $75.99 on 09/28 & 09/29, use the code "playtri racing" when booking.

Support

Many volunteers from numerous North Texas civic organizations are committed to make your race a safe and memorable experience.

Weather / Water Temp

Current water temperature is 76 degrees fahrenheit.

Water temperature could be wetsuit legal at this event. USAT Wetsuit rules will apply – participants allowed to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit.

For safety reasons, Playtri reserves the right to modify or cancel a race due to severe weather conditions. When severe weather is present, all precautions will be made to ensure the safety of the athletes.

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

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.