Pick Your Race:
500 meter swim, 16 mile bike, 5K run.
1500 meter swim, 24 mile bike, 10K run.
1 mile run, 16 mile bike, 5K run.
*** ATHLETE GUIDE HERE ***
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*** Little Elm Triathlon & Run-Bike-Run
Weather Update ***
We are watching the weather as closely as possible and following all sources of information.
We are aware of the possibility of rain this weekend however uncertain and constantly changing.
The event takes place rain or shine.
The course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.
In the event of inclement weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. If conditions turn unsafe, the event may be cancelled.
We always strive to produce a full and safe multisport event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans.
Considerable amount goes into planning a multisport event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather.
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!
Location
135 Lighthouse Beach Drive
Little Elm, TX, 75068
Parking
Race Day Schedule
5:30am Transition Area opens
5:30-7:00am Timing Chip Pickup Table is open. Bring your bib to receive the correct timing chip
6:45am Parking lot entrance closes - no cars will be allowed to enter after that until all bikes return from the course
7:20am Transition Area closes
7:30am Olympic Triathlon starts
8:00am Sprint Triathlon starts
8:05am Run-Bike-Run starts
9:30am Post-race pizza tent opens
9:45am Sprint & R/B/R Awards Tent opens
10:00am Olympic Awards Tent Opens
(Awards left behind will not be mailed)
11:00am Course closes for all participants.
Playtri reserves the right to change any event schedule at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.
Course and Site
SPRINT TRIATHLON
500 meter swim, 16.5 mile bike, 5K run.
Swim - lake, water temperature may vary. View Wetsuit USA Triathlon Rules here. The temperature of the water will be determined on race morning and results will be announced.
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. Swim course will close 30 minutes after the last sprint distance swimmer enters the water.
Check Playtri location near you for wetsuit rental.
Swim - 500 meters - map here
Bike - 16 miles - 2 loops,
Run - course map here
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
1500 meter swim, 24 mile bike, 10K run.
Swim - lake, water temperature may vary. View Wetsuit USA Triathlon Rules here. The temperature of the water will be determined on race morning and results will be announced.
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.
Swim course will close 30 minutes after the last sprint distance swimmer enters the water.
Swim 1500 meters - map here
Bike - 24 - miles - 3 loops,
Run - course map here
RUN-BIKE-RUN (DUATHLON)
1 mile run, 16.5 mile bike, 5K run.
1st Runcourse map here
Bike - 16 miles - 2 loops,
Run - course map here
Course Notes:
The course officially closes at 11:00 am for all participants.
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.
Playtri reserves the right to change any event course at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.
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.
Packet Pickup Dates & Locations
Packet pickup procedures are regulated by USA Triathlon and the logistics of race, please plan accordingly.
USA Triathlon is allowing others 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.
Wednesday Race Week
12:00pm-2:30pm Playtri Rockwall
4:00pm-6:30pm Playtri Cycling The Colony
Thursday Race Week
12:00pm-2:30pm Playtri Colleyville
4:00pm-6:30pm Playtri Las Colinas
Friday Race Week
12pm-6:00pm Playtri Dallas
Saturday
1:00pm - 6:00pm
race site: 135 Lighthouse Beach Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068
Sunday, race site 5:30-7:00am - 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.
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.
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
PLAYTRI TEAM + GROUP TRAINING
If you live in DFW, check out our group training options available throughout the metroplex! Workout 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
Questions? Email headcoach@playtri.com
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
Free Pre Race Clinics
Tri 101 / Transition clinic April 20th, 10am at Playtri Dallas.
Sign up here
Pre Race Clinic April 26, 6pm at Playtri Dallas.
Sign up here
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.
- Adaptive Athlete Open Division.
SPRINT 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.
- Adaptive Athlete Open Division.
All Finishers will receive a Finisher Medal.
You may pick up your award at the Awards Tent. Awards will not be mailed.
Swag
Race t-shirt
Custom Finisher Medal
Free Race Photo Courtesy of Playtri:
You will receive an email during the post race week from our partners at movin-pictures.com/ You will be able to pick one free picture to download as courtesy of Playtri. Be sure to check your spam folder if you haven't seen your inbox in a few days.
Results
How to wear race numbers
Click here to see how to use the race numbers you receive at packet pickup: HOW TO WEAR TRIATHLON RACE NUMBERS
How to rack your bike in the transition area
See here how to safely and correctly rack your bike.
ABOUT USA TRIATHLON
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.
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.
Why is USAT one-day license required? Learn here what USAT membership provides.
This event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and rules will be in effect, please familiarize yourself with those prior the event: https://www.usatriathlon.org/multisport/rules
Learn About USA Triathlon’s New Membership Tiers HERE
Relay Teams
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 or runner 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. All team members must have their own USAT membership (whether annual or one day).
Where to Stay
For a special rate of $99 a night, please call 214 - 618-0700
The Elm a Ramada by Wyndham 301 E Eldorado Parkway Little Elm Tx 75068
and mention participating in the Playtri Little Elm Triathlon.
Sponsors and Supporters
Town of Little Elm - thank you for having us in your beautiful town!
Refund Policy
No refunds or transfers allowed.
This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice.
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.
Race Updates and Reminders
All last-minute updates and reminders will be posted on the Playtri DFW 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
Volunteers may sign up for a task they will enjoy! Go to the registration page and click on tab 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.
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.
