We are excited announce that our Take on the Heat Triathlon will take place on October 25, 2020! Postponing the event from its original date on July 12th of this year brought up the updated name “Take II”.
As challenging as this season has been for all of us, we hope you close it with us with us and Take on the Heat Take II.
If you would like to transfer your registration from an earlier Playtri race, please email Events@Playtri.com. If you were registered for this event in July, you still are; the event just changed date. If you purchased your one-day USAT license for July 12th, it is valid for the October event.
If you need to transfer your one-day USAT license from a different race, please email USAT Triathlon directly: membership@usatriathlon.org.
Our team is planning safe and responsible execution of the event, 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.
Please print, read, fill out and sign this COVID-19 Event Screening Questionnaire. All participants must bring the form filled out to the event and turn it prior entering the transition area.
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY HEALTH-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES:
Bring a disposable mask or face covering to throw it away prior to entering the pool. You will be required to put a mask or face covering on again as soon as you finish the race. Face coverings are required unless you are actively competing.
No spectators will be allowed inside the aquatic center. Entering the building will be strictly limited to using the restrooms. No exceptions.
There procedures are required by the event permit and will be enforced.
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.
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.
Specific check-in times will be assigned and communicated to athletes via email and social media: athletes will be invited to check in pre-assigned waves to avoid large crowds.
Social distancing 6 FT apart will be required.
Face masks or face coverings are required at all times (packet pickup, clinics, transition, etc.) unless you are actively competing. You will have an opportunity to safely dispose your mask prior entering the pool/ start.
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.
Bike racks will be spaced per the USAT Safe Return to Multisport.
Athletes are encouraged to come pre-body marked (self-body marking stations will be available). See body marking instructions here.
Athletes are 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.
Transition area will not officially 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.
Athletes will be invited to arrive and start in waves to avoid large groups. Please arrive accordingly to the wave assigned to you. Waves will be posted on here on Tuesday 10/20.
Dispose all trash into provided trash cans.
Sanitizing stations will be placed at both sides of TA. You are encouraged to bring your own sanitizer as well.
To minimize shoulder-to-shoulder contact, an awards ceremony will not be held this year. Awards will be mailed to winners. Results will be posted online live race day. After completing your event, please pick up your finisher medal and leave the event, do not congregate. Let's protect each other!
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.
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. ID will be required to pick up packets for family and friends.
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.
Wave #1 bibs 151-211 start 8:00 – 8:15 am
Wave #2 bibs 212-272 start 8:15 - 8:30 am
Wave #3 bibs 273-333 start 8:30 – 8:45 am
Wave #4 bibs 334-419 start 8:45 – 8:59 am
Wave #5 bibs 500 and up start at 9:00 – super sprint triathlon race.
PLEASE READ THE PRINTABLE ATHLETE GUIDE HERE
SPONSOR AND VENDORS OPPORTUNITIES
Thousands of participants and spectators attend PLAYTRI running and multisport events each year. Your business or organization can be part of these exciting events. Gain exposure by marketing and promoting your products and services. Email Events@Playtri.com to reach your next costumers!
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!
REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL RACE NOW
Where
5729 Memorial Dr
The Colony, TX 75056
Parking
Event parking will at the Hawaiian Falls Waterpark
Event parking will be 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.
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
Transition area will not officially 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. Waves will be posted on the page Monday, 10/18.
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. After completing your event, please pick up your finisher medal and leave the event, do not congregate. Let's protect each other!
Course
Triathlon
Click here for site map
300 meter pool swim - 9 mile bike (2 loops) - 5K run
The swim will be a snake swim in a 50 meter indoor pool.
Click here for bike map
Click here for run map
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
Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact info@playtri.com.
RUN-BIKE-RUN
Click here for site map
1 Mile Run - 9 Mile Bike - 5K Run
Click Here for Bike Course Map
Click Here for Run Map
Course Notes:
The course officially closes at 11:00 am for all participants.
Pricing
Registered on or before May 31, 2020
Sprint: $69
Sprint Relay: $99 *Team Fee
Super Sprint Triathlon $49
Run Bike Run: $49
June 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Sprint: $79
Sprint Relay: $109 *Team Fee
Super Sprint Triathlon $69
Run Bike Run: $59
July 1, 2020 - October 11, 2020
Sprint TRI: $89
Sprint TRI Relay: $119 *Team Fee
Super Sprint TRI: $69
Run Bike Run (duathlon): $69
Run Bike Run Relay: $104
After October 11, 2020
Sprint TRI: $95
Sprint TRI Relay: $129 *Team Fee
Super Sprint TRI: $75
Run Bike Run (duathlon): $79
Run Bike Run Relay: $114
June 14, 2020 - October 11, 2020
5K: $35
5K Youth*: $25
**Youth price is for children 14 and under.
Eligibility - 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 [info@playtri.com][14].
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. ID will be required to pick up packets for family and friends.
Wednesday 10/21
4pm-7pm Rockwall Cycling
Thursday 10/22
11:30am-2:30pm Playtri Fort Worth
4:00pm-7:00pm Playtri Colleyville
Friday 10/23
11:30am-6:00pm Playtri Dallas
free pre-race clinic for all participants.
Saturday 10/24
10:00am - 4:00pm Playtri The Colony
There will be no race day registration, no packet pick up. No exceptions, please plan ahead to pick up your race packet before race day.
Free Pre Race Clinics
TBA - please check back for details
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
- 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.
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.
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 minimize shoulder-to-shoulder contact, an awards ceremony will not be held this year. Awards will be mailed to winners. Results will be posted online live race day. After completing your event, please pick up your finisher medal and leave the event, do not congregate. Let's protect each other!
Swag
Tech Tee:
T-shirt of the desired size will be guaranteed to participants registered by October 11, 2020. T-shirts must be ordered, printed, and shipped. After October 11th we can only guess what sizes may be requested.
Finisher Medal:
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
All Relay team participants 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.
Refund Policy
No Refunds or Transfers allowed.
Group Training Program
Do you want to finish your first triathlon or do you want to improve from last year? Join our group training program for the Take on the Heat Triathlon and see proven results. For more information group training programs click here.
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!
Support
Many volunteers from numerous North Texas civic organizations are committed to make your race a safe and memorable experience.
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
Click here to volunteer - thank you!
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.
Race Contact
If you have any questions or need any additional information, email events@playtri.com or call us at (214) 697-6922.
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.