Our team is planning safe and responsible execution of the events in 2021, following all guidelines available.
Everyone's safety is the priority and we will be following all state and city guidelines and regulations on Covid-19. USAT Safe Return to Multisport will also be followed.
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** PLEASE BRING WITH YOU THIS FORM FILLED OUT*** please READ:
APEX Facility waiver - please print, sign and bring to the START LINE of your race.
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Transition area will not close as athletes will be 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 triathlon events. You will receive your bib # at the packet pickup.
Athletes will be invited to arrive and start in waves to minimize large groups. Please arrive accordingly to the wave assigned to you.
Waves only apply to TRIATHLON:
Race numbers 100 - 175 will start 7:00 - 7:10am
Race numbers 176 - 250 will start 7:11 - 7:21am
Race numbers 251 - 350 will start 7:22 - 7:32am
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. Bring a disposable mask or face covering to throw it away prior to entering the pool. Marked bins will be available to dispose your mask.
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 to the race pre-body marked. For those are unable to get body marked beforehand, self-body marking stations will be available. Click here to find instructions for self-body marking.
Due to health safety restrictions, there will be no warm up in the pool available. No spectators in the pool building, only athletes and event staff will be allowed inside.
Where
Apex Centre
Gabe Nesbitt Community Park
3003 Alma Rd,
McKinney, TX 75070
VIRTUAL TRIATHLON & RUN-BIKE-RUN
Can't come to the race but want to participate, get a t-shirt and a finisher medal?
Want to try a tri but you're really shy to show up?
We have a race for you, VIRTUAL RACE!
A virtual triathlon 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!
Parking
When
5:30AM Transition Opens
7:00AM Triathlon Starts - see starting waves above (Monday night)
7:01AM 5K Starts
7:10AM Run-Bike-Run Starts
Course
Site map - see it here
Sprint
275 yard pool swim - 10 mile bike - 3.1 mile run
Swim course - click here
Bike course - click here
Run course - click here
Run-Bike-Run
1 mile Run - 10 mile bike - 3.1 mile run
First Run course - click here
Bike course - click here
Run course - click here
Course Notes:
- The swim will be in a 25 yard indoor pool.
- Swim course is a snake swim - up and down the lane then under the lane rope.
- The bike course is a great two loop flat and fast course.
- The run course winds through a paved run trail.
- Aid stations will be located approximately every 1 mile. Each aid station is equipped with water.
The course officially closes at 11:00am for all participants.
Relay Teams
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.
Pricing
SPRINT TRIATHLON
November 10, 2020 - January 31, 2021 $69.00
February 1 - March 31, 2021 $79.00 Race Fee
April 1, 2021 - April 24, 2021 $89.00
RUN-BIKE-RUN (DUATHLON)
November 10, 2020 - January 31, 2021 $69.00
February 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021 $79.00
April 1, 2021 - April 24, 2021 $89.00
5K RUN
November 10, 2020 - February 1, 2021 $25.00
February 2, 2021 - March 31, 2021 $30.00
April 1, 2021 - April 24, 2021 $35.00
YOUTH 5K
November 10, 2020 - January 31, 2021 $15.00
February 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021 $20.00
April 1, 2021 - April 24, 2021 $25.00
SPRINT TRIATHLON OR DUATHLON RELAY
November 10, 2020 - January 31, 2021 $29.00
February 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021 $39.00
April 1, 2021 - April 24, 2021 $49.00
VIRTUAL SPRINT TRIATHLON & SUPER SPRINT TRI, R-B-R
November 10, 2020 - March 31, 2021 $49.00
April 1, 2021 - April 24, 2021 $59.00
VIRTUAL 5K
November 10, 2020 - February 28, 2021 $25.00
March 1, 2021 - April 24, 2021 $35.00
*Youth price for children 14 and under
Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13 in the triathlon and 6 in the 5K. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact events@playtri.com.
Packet Pickup & 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, 4/21 from 11:30am-2:30pm
Wednesday, 4/21 from 4:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday, 4/22 from 11:30am-2:30pm
Thursday, 4/22 from 4:00pm-7:00pm
Friday, 4/23 from 11:30pm-6:30pm
Playtri Dallas Store We will hold a free pre-race clinic at this location @ 6:00pm for those interested in tips on transition, race site details and other detail. This clinic will be held outside to minimize shoulder-to-shoulder contact.
Saturday, 4/24 from 10:00am-2:00pm
McKinney,Apex Centre - the race site
- No race day packet pickup, no exceptions
Race Day 101 Clinic Saturday 4/24 @2:00pm at the race site. Quick tips on transition set up, race site details, what to expect on race day and more!
There will be no race day registration, no packet pickup on race day morning. No exceptions, please plan ahead to pick up your race packet before race day.
About USAT
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.
Race Day Check List
CLICK HERE FOR RACE DAY CHECKLIST
Awards
TRIATHLON
- Top Overall, Masters, and Grand Masters.
- Age Group / Weight Class awards will be 3 deep for both Male and Female.
- Relay Team awards will be for top 3 overall relays.
- 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 and a picture frame - race photos will be available to download after the race.
To minimize shoulder-to-shoulder contact, an awards ceremony will not be held this year. Awards will be mailed to winners. Results will be available live on race day.
Swag
Race Tee, XL Finisher Medal
All participants registered by April 8th will be guaranteed a t-shirt of the requested size. After April 8th, we may not have a desired size as the t-shirt order must be placed on April 9th. Love race t-shirts? Sign up now!
All Finishers will receive a Finisher Medal and a picture frame - race photos will be available to download after the race.
Cancellation Policy
No Refunds or Transfers allowed.
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Results
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Sponsors
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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 over 45 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.