Pre-race clinic:
Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the race site @ 9:00am. This clinic is free for registered participants. Learn everything from how to wear your race number, how to rack you bike to how to avoid a penalty for drafting! Join us here: CLINIC
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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!
Where
2700 NW Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX US 76179
Double Finisher Saving and Swag
The deadline to receive the DOUBLE FINISHER MEDAL for completing May and October races was 8/19/2021. If you completed the May race and you sign up for the October race AFTER August 19, 2021, you will NOT RECEIVE the double finisher medal because we MUST ORDER those medals on August 19th at the end of the day.
Parking
Walking distance parking available.
VIP parking spots directly next to the Transition Area available for purchase during the registration process or at the event online store; Get your spot now.
Event Schedule
Sunday, October 3, 2021
5:30am Transition Area opens
Only participants and event staff are allowed in the transition area. Please advise your family and friends that they will need to remain outside of the transition area.
7:15am Parking lot entrance closes - no cars will be allowed to enter after that
7:25am Transition Area closes
7:30am Olympic Triathlon starts
8:00am Sprint Triathlon starts
8:05am Run-Bike-Run starts
9:30am Pizza Party starts
9:30am Sprint & R/B/R Awards Tent opens
9:45am Olympic Awards Tent opens
Bikes cannot be removed from the transition area until all bikes have returned from the course. To remove bikes and gear from the transition area, all athletes must show their race number (body marking or bib). Race Officials will monitor all equipment removal.
Course and Site
SPRINT TRIATHLON
0.3 mile swim, 12.5 mile bike, 5K run.
Swim course- The temperature of the water will be determined on race morning and results will be announced. Water temperature is typically 72-76F. View Wetsuit USA Triathlon Rules here.
Swimmers will line up in corrals reflecting their predicted swim time. Example: if your predicted swim time is 23 minutes; you will line up in a starting corral 20-25 minutes.
Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact events@playtri.com.
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
1500 meter swim, 25 mile bike, 10K run.
Swim course - man-made lake, water temperature is typically 72-76F. View Wetsuit USA Triathlon Rules here.
Swimmers will line up in corrals reflecting their predicted swim time. Example: if your predicted swim time is 23 minutes; you will line up in a starting corral 20-25 minutes.
Bike course - 2 loops
RUN-BIKE-RUN
1 mile run, 12.5 mile bike, 5K run.
Course Notes:
The swim cut off is 30 minutes after the Sprint start. The course officially closes at 11:30 am for all participants - 4 hours after the Olympic start.
No one will be able to leave the event until all bikes are off the course.
Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13 years. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact events@playtri.com.
Pricing
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
November 12, 2020 - May 31, 2021 $89.00
June 1, 2021, - September 10, 2021 $109.00
September 11, 2021 - October 2, 2021 $119.00
SPRINT TRIATHLON
November 12, 2020 - May 31, 2021 $79.00
June 1, 2021 - September 10, 2021 $99.00
September 11, 2021 - October 2, 2021 $119.00
Run-Bike-Run (DUATHLON)
November 12, 2020 - May 31, 2021 $79.00
June 1, 2021 - September 10, 2021 $99.00
September 11, 2021 - October 2, 2021 $119.00
SPRINT TRIATHLON AND R-B-R RELAY TEAM
November 15, 2020 - May 31, 2021 $29.00
June 1, 2021 - September 10, 2021 $49.00
September 11, 2021 - October 2, 2021 $59.00
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON RELAY TEAM
November 15, 2020 - May 31, 2021 $29.00
June 1, 2021 - September 10, 2021 $39.00
September 11, 2021 - October 2, 2021 $49.00
VIRTUAL TRIATHLON & DUATHLON II.
November 12, 2020 - September 10, 2021 $49.00
September 11, 2021 - October 2, 2021 $59.00
Eligibility for 5K- The minimum age to participate is 13 years 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
Packet pickup procedures are regulated by USA Triathlon and the logistics of race timing and liability. Please plan accordingly.
USA Triathlon is temporarily allowing athletes to pick up race packets for other individuals in order to reduce the number of people at packet pick up and reduce the risk of spreading Covid 19.
Every person picking up a race packet must show a photo ID. If you ask someone else to pick up your packet, please make sure they have a copy of your photo ID they can present to the event staff at packet pickup. A picture of your photo ID on your family member or friend’s phone is acceptable for race packet pickup.
Wednesday, 9/29 Rockwall Cycling 12:00pm-2:30pm
Wednesday, 9/29 Playtri The Colony 4:00pm-6:30pm
Thursday, 9/30 Playtri Colleyville 12:00pm-6:30pm
Friday, 10/1 Playtri Dallas 12:00pm-6:30pm
Saturday, 10/2 Playtri Fort Worth 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, 10/3 race site 5:30-6:30am - Race day packet pickup will be available for an additional charge of $20 per athlete. Only cash will be accepted. Please be prepared accordingly for this option if you plan to take advantage of it.**
Where to Stay
Group rate for Fort Worth Triathlon
Start Date: Saturday, October 2, 2021
End Date: Sunday, October 3, 2021
Last Day to Book: Sunday, September 12, 2021
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Worth/Fossil Creek for 94 USD per night
Body Marking
Athletes are welcome to:
arrive at the race self body marked, (sharpies or marks-a-lot work well)
or self body mark at the event prior to entering the transition area (a table with markers will be provided),
or wait to be body marked by volunteers prior to entering the transition area.
See what body marking should look like here.
Wearing Race Numbers
Click here to see how to use the race numbers you receive at packet pickup: HOW TO WEAR TRIATHLON RACE NUMBERS
Free Pre Race Clinics
Free pre-race clinic at the actual RACE SITE on Sunday, September 26, 2021 - sign up here.
Free pre-race clinic will be held on Friday @ packet pick at Playtri Dallas store at 6:00pm.
Awards
SPRINT and OLYMPIC 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
- 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 3 Male and Female winners
- 40 and Over top 3 Male and Female winners.
- Physically Challenged Open Division.
All Finishers will receive a Finisher Medal.
You may pick up your award at the Awards Tent. Awards will not be mailed. Missed awards will be available for pickup at Playtri Dallas Tuesday, October 5th - Tuesday, October 12th.
Swag
Tech t-shirt, custom finisher medal
Finisher Medal 2021!
Free Race Photo Courtesy of Playtri
You will receive an email during the post race week from Your Sporting Image with your race photos. You will be able to pick one free picture to download as courtesy of Playtri. Be sure to check your junk mail if you haven't seen the email in a few days.
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.
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.
Refund Policy
No Refunds or Transfers allowed.
Group Training Program
Get Race Ready for the 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
Results
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!
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.
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.
Sign up to volunteer by clicking on the yellow button REGISTER NOW on top of the page, follow the link and click on 'VOLUNTEER' in the right top corner. Thank you!
Race Contact
If you have any questions or need any additional information, email 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
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.
