KEEPING EACH OTHER SAFE AND HEALTHY
To minimize shoulder to shoulder contact and avoid long lines, we encourage you to sign up now. Waiting to sign up at the packet pickup may cause unnecessary congestion and long waiting periods.
Please follow race day signage and instruction provided by event staff.
Social distancing 6’ apart and face masks or coverings are required unless you are actively participating in the race and at all packet pickup areas.
Do not attend if you are sick or have been in the last 14 days.
Do not attend if you have been near anyone with Covid-19 symptoms.
Cover your cough or sneeze. Stay at least 6’ away if you cough and do not cough or sneeze while passing another athlete. Do not spit on the course or in the transition area.
Announce yourself to your fellow racer when passing so all parties can make effort to stay 6’ apart.
Athletes will be encouraged to bring their own nutrition as aid stations will be self-served and minimally staffed to avoid physical contact. Do not place anything personal on tables. Do not place any items back on event tables after removing them.
Athletes are encouraged to come pre-self body marked. Instructions may be viewed here. Additionally, self-body marking station will be available on race day morning.
Transition area will not close as athletes are invited to come to the race and start in waves. Transition will be open and 'flowing' to minimize large crowds all at once. Please arrive accordingly to the wave assigned to you. Please be aware of fellow athletes in the transition area as you set up your gear.
Waves only apply to the Sprint Triathlon and start as follows:
Bib numbers/ start times
100 - 225 8:00am - 8:15am
226 - 350 8:16am - 8:30am
351 - 450 8:31am - 8:45am
Run-Bike-Run (Duathlon) starts at 8:05am. Runners will line up 6’ apart. Please follow race day signage.
5K Run starts at 8:20am. Runners will line up 6’ apart. Please follow race day signage.
Super Sprint Triathlon starts at 9:00am.
You will receive your bib # at the packet pickup.
Bring a disposable mask or face covering to throw it away prior to entering the pool or prior to your start. We will have bins marked for mask disposal.
SPONSOR AND VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
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VIRTUAL RACE
Can't come to the race?
We have a race for you, too: Luck of the Irish is going VIRTUAL!
A virtual triathlon (or RBR) is a race that can be completed at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can ride on a trainer or cycle outside. You can swim in a pool, a lake or the sea! You can run your race at your pace anywhere! This is a great way for the rookie athlete to build up confidence to show up for the real thing!
Virtual races are a great way to stay fit, motivated, have the sense of participating and get a great t-shirt and medal!
You can complete the required distance in each discipline during the week coming up to the actual race, in your pace, in your environment.
You can send us your stats at virtual@playtri.com You can send the evidence of completing the race distances to virtual@playtri.com but it is not required. You can send a screenshot from an app, your watch, your laptop or even a photo of your treadmill results for your runs. You can use MayMyRun / MapMyRide, Strava, Garmin or any other digital fitness app. Submitting evidence of your swim distance is harder, unless you have a swim compatible device so you will we believe you did it. At the end of the day, if you don't do it, you would only be lying to yourself and you would not be able to wear a cool t-shirt with a triathlon logo!
Your t-shirt and finisher medal will be mailed to you the week after the race. Have fun out there!
Where
5729 Memorial Dr
The Colony, TX 75056
USAT
This event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and rules will be in effect, please familiarize yourself with those prior the event: Race Rule Video Briefing and Most Common Rules Violation.
Read the USAT Safe Return to Racing Guide here.
Every participant must show photo ID and proof either of USAT annual membership, or purchase of USAT one day pass. If one of these is not provided at packet pickup, the participant will be required to purchase a one day pass or an annual membership in order to pick up his or her packet, regardless of whether or not he or she already has a membership. ($15 for adult one day, $50 for annual membership, and $10 for youth annual membership). Please click here for the Most Commonly Violated USAT rules.
When
6:30 AM Transition area opens
8:00 AM Triathlon starts
8:05 AM RBR starts
8:20 AM 5K Starts
9:00 AM Super Sprint Triathlon Starts
Parking
Event parking will at the Hawaiian Falls Waterpark
Event parking will at the Hawaiian Falls Waterpark 4400 Paige Road The Colony, Texas 75056. Hawaiian Falls - The Colony is located 1/2 mile north of the Highway 121 and Plano Parkway intersection.
See parking map
VIP Parking Spots directly next to the Transition Area are now available for purchase via EventRegistration or Event Store. Cost $25/ spot. 23 spots are available. Park your car directly to the transition area for the extreme convenience!
Forgot something in your car – your car is right there!
Family coming to cheer you on? They can rest up in the car and don’t have to walk far!
PLEASE READ - While these VIP Parking Spots offer extreme convenience, please note that if you will not be able to leave as long as the race course is active. Driving out of the parking area would mean driving onto a live race course and endangering athletes. Only a member of the race management can allow cars parked at the VIP Area to leave. By purchasing a VIP Parking Spot you agree to these conditions.
See VIP Parking Spots here. VIP PARKING IS SOLD OUT
Course
Sprint Triathlon
300 Meter Pool Swim - 9 Mile Bike (2 Loops) - 3.1 Mile Run
The swim will be a snake swim in a 50 meter indoor pool.
Click here for Swim Map
Click here for Bike Map
Click here for Run Map
Run-Bike-Run
1 Mile Run - 9 Mile Bike - 5K Run
1 mile run
9 mile bike
5K run
Super Sprint Triathlon
200 Meter Swim - 4.5 Mile Bike - 2 Mile Run
The swim will be a snake swim in a 50 meter indoor pool.
200 meter pool swim
4.5 mile (1 loop) bike
2 mile run
Course Notes:
Click here for site map
Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 11 years. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. With additional eligibility questions please contact events@playtri.com.
The course officially closes at 11:00 am for all participants.
Pricing
Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13 years in the sprint triathlon, 11 years in the super sprint triathlon, and 6 years in the 5K. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact events@playtri.com.
RELAYS
COMPETE AS A RELAY TEAM! Relay = team of 2 or 3 participants. All Relay Team Members must check in at packet pickup individually and pick up their race number (though team members do not all have to come at the same time). All team members must have their own USAT membership (whether annual or one day).
All 2 or 3 members of a relay team will share one race number and one timing chip. Timing chip is to be handed off to the next member at the bike racked in the transition area. As the swimmer arrives at the bike, he or she will give the chip to the cyclist. As the cyclist completes the bike course and arrives at the bike, he or she will hand off the timing chip to the runner. Bicycle must be placed on the bike rack while chip exchanges take place.
Fees listed are per person. To register a relay team, the first person (captain) will register him or her self and name the team. Other members of the team will join the team name.
USA Triathlon is temporarily allowing athletes to pick up packets for other individuals in order to reduce the number of people at packet pick up and reduce the risk of spreading COVID 19. Packets may only be picked up if there is a signed waiver for that registrant. Any registration that is missing a signed waiver is not allowed to be picked up until there is a signed waiver for the registration.
* No race day packet pickup, no exceptions
Packet Pick Up & Late Registration
USA Triathlon is temporarily allowing athletes to pick up packets for other individuals in order to reduce the number of people at packet pick up and reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Packets may only be picked up if there is a signed waiver for that registrant. Any registration that is missing a signed waiver is not allowed to be picked up until there is a signed waiver for the registration. The athlete picking up for others must present a valid photo ID.
Wednesday, March 10th 4:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday, March 11th 12:00pm-2:30pm
Thursday, March 11th from 4:00pm-7:00pm
Friday, March 12th from 12:00pm-7:00pm - FREE Pre-race clinic at 6:00pm
Saturday, March 13th from 10:00am-3:00pm - FREE Pre-race clinic at 3:00pm
Playtri Cycling The Colony/Plano
Packet Pickup Sponsored by SHIMANO
No packet pickup on race morning.
PLAYTRI Luck of the Irish Group Training Programs
Get Race Ready for the Luck of the Irish Triathlon or Run-Bike-Run with Playtri Group Training!
Visit us at www.playtri.com/group to find out about programs in your area today.
Questions? Email headcoach@playtri.com.
Clinics
FREE Pre-Race Swim Clinic for Playtri Luck of the Irish Athletes
Saturday, March 6th, 9:00-10:00 AM
Playtri Aquatics Competition Pool @ Michael Johnson Performance 6051 Alma Dr McKinney, TX 75070
If this is your first triathlon, or if you struggle with confidence in the swim, we hope you'll join us for a FREE pre-race swim clinic to review pool swim race format and rules, snake swim tips, technique and strategy questions. The clinic will include plenty of practice in our beautiful, heated outdoor lap pool.
Email gabriel.fonseca@playtri.com to RSVP - limited to 20 athletes!
By Registering for this event, AAZ Event Productions, has consent to all Race photography and videos from the event to use in any advertising, marketing & promotional materials
Free Pre Race Clinic
We will have a complimentary pre-race clinic for all interested athletes on Friday, March 12th at the Playtri Dallas location at 6:00PM. You will walk you through the race day, give some transition, gear and nutrition tips, and answer questions.
We will have a complimentary pre-race clinic for all interested athletes on Satuday, March 13th at the Playtri The Colony location at 3:00PM. You will walk you through the race day, give some transition, gear and nutrition tips, and answer questions.
CLICK HERE FOR RACE DAY CHECKLIST
Awards
SPRINT TRIATHLON
Top Overall, Masters, and Grand Masters. Standard 5 year Age Groups 3 deep. Weight Class 39& under and 40+ for athena and clydesdales 3 deep. Physically Challenged Open Division. Relay Team awards will be for top 3 overall relays.
SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON
Top Overall Male and Female Winners, 5 deep. 39 and Under top 5 Male and Female winners, 40 and Over top 5 Male and Female winners.Physically Challenged Open Division.
RUN-BIKE-RUN
Top Overall Male and Female Winners, 5 deep. 39 and Under top 5 Male and Female winners, 40 and Over top 5 Male and Female winners. Physically Challenged Open Division.
5K Top Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female winners. 10 year Age Group awards will be 3 deep for both Male and Female.
All Finishers will receive a Finisher Medal.
To limit crowds, there will be no awards ceremony. Awards will be mailed to winners the week after the race.
Swag
Finisher medal & t-shirt 2021
RACE CONTACT
If you have any questions or need any additional information, email us at events@playtri.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY
By Registering for this event, AAZ Event Productions, has consent to all Race photography and videos from the event to use in any advertising, marketing & promotional materials
VOLUNTEERS
Without volunteers, we simply can't have races. Without volunteers, there is no one to tell athletes where to turn, hand out water, cheer everyone on - and yes - how much fun is body marking?! Volunteers get everyone pumped up and motivated. As a volunteer, you'll feel like you made a valuable contribution to the success of the race. And who knows? You could turn into a participant at the next race! Simply put, volunteers are the heart of triathlon races.
Please sign up to volunteer by clicking here: Luck of the Irish
WEATHER
Average temperature on race day: low 50 - high 80.
For safety reasons, Playtri Racing 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
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. Awards are based on chip times.
DATA PRIVACY
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RESULTS
REFUND POLICY
No Refunds or transfers allowed.
RACE UPDATES AND REMINDERS
All last-minute updates and reminders will be posted on the Playtri Facebook Page. Like us so you get all the up-to-date information!
OUR TEAM
USA Triathlon is the largest multisport organization in the world and a leader in race director education and certification.
Our team of Race Directors strives for the highest quality in event production and safety. Our Race Directors have nearly 50 years of combined experience and more than 300 events on their resumes. We love the sport and we hope you enjoy the results of our hard work.
Data Privacy
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