SPRINT TRIATHLON
300 meter pool swim - 9 mile bike (2 loops) - 5K run
SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON
200 Meter Swim - 4.5 Mile Bike - 2 Mile Run
RUN-BIKE-RUN
1 Mile Run - 9 Mile Bike - 5K Run
SPONSOR AND VENDORS OPPORTUNITIES
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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!
Location
5729 Memorial Dr
The Colony, TX 75056
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.
VIP Parking Spots directly next to the Transition Area are now available for purchase via Event Registration 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 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.
Event Schedule
5:30AM Transition Opens + body marking, timing chip pickup and late packet pickup start
6:50AM Transition Closes
7:00AM Sprint Triathlon Starts
7:05AM Run-Bike-Run Starts
7:20AM 5K Starts
7:30AM Super Sprint Starts
8:30 - 9:00AM Super Sprint & 5K Awards Tent will be open
9:00 - 9:30AM Sprint and R/B/R Awards Tent will be open
(awards will not be mailed)
Course & Site
Triathlon
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 herefor 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 in sprint and r/b/r is 13 years, super sprint 11 years. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact events@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.
TRANSITION AREA
You must be body marked prior to entering transition area.
When can I bring my bike to the transition?
When the Transition Area opens, you may rack your bike and place other race gear. Visit tab HOW TO RACK YOUR BIKE for details on racking your bike.
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.
When can I check my bike out of transition?
Transition opens for bike checkout when the final athlete has entered transition from the bike course and then left transition for the run course. You may not remove your bike before this time. Transition Coordinators will monitor the situation.
This protocol exists to ensure a fair and safe transition for all athletes and your cooperation is appreciated.
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 events@playtri.com.
No race day registration.
How to wear race numbers
Click here to see how to use the race numbers you receive at packet pickup: HOW TO WEAR YOUR RACE NUMBERS
How to rack your bike in the transition area
See how to safely and correctly rack your bike: RACKING YOUR BIKE
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup procedures are regulated by USA Triathlon and the logistics of race: Please plan accordingly.
USA Triathlon is allowing athletes to pick up race packets for other individuals.
The person picking up the packet must have a copy of the athlete’s ID and written verification from the athlete that the individual picking up the packet is authorized to do so. Smartphones can also be used to show both a photo of another athlete's ID and a digital copy of their race confirmation.
One person may pick up up to 4 packets at one time to ensure fairness to others standing in line. Should one person be picking up more than the mentioned 4 packets, he or she is welcome to join the packet pickup line again as if they just entered the location.
ALL athletes are required to show photo ID at the time of packet pickup. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS. Every single participant, including relay participants, must have a photo ID. A Youth athlete without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID. If an athlete does not bring a photo ID to packet pickup, there are two options: 1 Go home to get it 2 Have someone email/text them a copy of their photo ID.
NO CHANGES TO REGISTRATION DETAILS WILL BE DONE AT PACKET PICKUP. Request to change registration details must be emailed to Events@Playtri.com.
***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.
Race week Wednesday
4pm-6:30pm Playtri Rockwall
Race week Thursday
4:00pm-6:30pm Playtri Colleyville
Race week Friday
12:00pm-6:00pm Playtri Dallas
free pre-race clinic for all participants at this location at 6:00pm.
Race week Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm Playtri The Colony
free pre-race clinic for all participants at this location at 4:00pm.
***Race day packet pickup will be available for an additional charge of $20 per athlete for the TRI & DU, not the 5K. Only exact cash will be accepted. Please be prepared accordingly for this option if you plan to take advantage of it.
There will be no race day registration.
RACE DAY CHECKLIST
CLICK HERE FOR RACE DAY CHECKLIST
Body Marking
You must be body marked prior to entering transition area.
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.
ABOUT USA TRIATHLON
Why is USAT one-day license required? Learn here what USAT membership provides.
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the multisport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USA Triathlon is a member federation of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Triathlon Union. Its headquarters are in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
With a USA Triathlon membership, athletes join a community that works together to grow, inspire and support each other and the multisport community at large. All of USA Triathlon’s membership fees are returned to the local racing community in the form of support, insurance coverage and more.
One-Day License If you are not an annual member, you must purchase a one-day license to participate in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. A one-day license also provides the athlete participant accident medical coverage while they are participating in a USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event. Cost: $15 per event.
One-Day Licenses are purchased for a specific race, are transferable, are non-refundable, and are NOT sold directly through USA Triathlon (as they are race specific).
Our registration system will allow the purchase of a One-Day License while registering for this race.
LEARN MORE ABOUT USA TRIATHLON HERE
USAT “RACE AGE” POLICY
An athlete's age for any USAT sanctioned race will be his/her age as of Dec. 31 of the current race year. The age he/she is on 12/31 will determine his/her racing age group. If an athlete is due to "age-up" into the next group, it will happen at the beginning of the year, not after the athlete's birthday.
This action aligns regular U.S. age group racing with the method used by USA Triathlon for its National Rankings Program and its Grand Prix Series.
Free Pre Race Clinics
TRIATHLON 101 CLINIC
Saturday, May 20th at Playtri Dallas,
9:00am, learn more and sign up here https://fb.me/e/3jlIN9UQq
PRE RACE CLINIC
Friday, June 2nd at Playtri Dallas,
6:00pm, learn more ans sign up here: https://fb.me/e/5eEq4R5Nj
PLAYTRI TRAINING APP
Get ready for your race with the Playtri App available now on IOS! Training is built around your abilities and your schedule to make sure you have the best opportunity to finish strong on race day. Visit the App Store today to get started!
Learn more at: www.playtri.com/playtri-training-app
PLAYTRI TEAM + GROUP TRAINING
If you live in DFW, check out our group training options available throughout the metroplex! Work out with Playtri coaches to get the skills and fitness you need to succeed on race day.
Learn more and join at: www.playtri.com/group
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.
- Physically Challenged Open Division.
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.
- Relay Team awards will be for top 3 overall relays.
- 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.
Swag
Tech T-shirt & custom finisher medal
**Free Race Photo Courtesy of Playtri**
You will receive an email during the post race week us with a link 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.
Relays
COMPETE AS A RELAY TEAM! Relay = team of 2 or 3 participants. 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.
A considerable amount of work and planning goes into planning events like this one and we do so with the best intentions. Refunding entry fees based on changes of participants schedules is not feasible as permits and basic provisions must be ordered ahead of time. We appreciate your support and understanding, and we will continue to work hard to produce fun and safe events for your best experience.
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!
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
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.
