King Tut Triathlon

King Tut Triathlon at Stonebridge Ranch Sprint and My First Tri Races.

Open wave offered for the Sprint distance race - open wave is intended for elite athletes competing for an overall win.  Open wave participants cannot receive Age Group awards.  

When

Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 7:00am. Transition will open at 5:30am.

Where

Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club
6201 Virginia Parkway
McKinney, TX
Parking Map

Course

Sprint: 500 meter swim - 12 mile bike (2 loops) - 5k run

My First Tri: 300 meter swim - 6 mile bike (1 loop) - 2mi run

Click here for Swim, Bike, and Run course maps.

Course Notes: The swim is in a small, man-made lake. NO SWIMMING IN LAKE ALLOWED PRIOR TO RACE DAY!!

The bike is on nice concrete urban roads. The course is slightly hilly but fast. Each major intersection and turn around will be traffic controlled with directional assistance.

The run course is moderately hilly. Aid stations will be located approximately every 1 mile. Each aid station is equipped with water and Powerade.

The course officially closes at 11am for all participants. All participants must observe all cut-off times and USAT rules and regulations. Failure to meet cut-off times will result in disqualification and removal from the course.

Refund Policy

No Refunds or Transfers allowed.

FREE Beginners Clinic and Pre-Race Clinic 

Beginner's Clinic with Coach David Bertrand

April 13, 2011 - 6:00 PM - Playtri Performance Center

Join Playtri's USAT certified Coach David Bertrand for this introduction to triathlon racing, strategy and informative Q&A session.  Bring all your questions!  Please contact david@playtri.com with any questions.

Pre-Race Clinic with Coach Aaron Patel

April 14, 2011 - 1:30 PM - Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club

Join Playtri's USAT certified Coach Aaron Patel for course review, transition practice, race strategy, and triathlon Q&A.  Bring everything you need to swim, bike, and run as well as any questions you may have!  Please contact aaron@playtri.com with any questions.

Packet Pick Up / Late Registration

Thursday, April 12th, TBD  
Fort Worth, TBD 

Friday, April 13th from 11am-7pm
Playtri Performance Center - 214-370-9010
6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 350 
Dallas, TX  

Saturday, April 14th from 12:30pm-4:30pm
CK Sports - 214-383-0088
8820 State Hwy 121 Suite 164
McKinney, TX

Race Day packet pick up is available for an additional $20 fee. You can register for this option online. All packets must be picked up no later than 6:00am race morning in the Community Room at the top of the hill at the race site.

There is no race day registration. Note: No refunds given to those participants who have not picked up their packets.

USAT Membership

The Playtri King Tut Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event. All participants must be a current annual member of USAT or purchase a one day permit for $12 at packet pick up. Do not send USAT permit fee with entry fee.

All established USAT rules will be in effect and will be strictly enforced. You must show your USAT member card and your photo ID at packet pick up - no exceptions. Friends and family will not be allowed to pick up anyone's packet. If you are an annual USAT member and do not bring your member card to packet pick up, you must buy a $12 one day membership. There are no more duplicate applications. USAT no longer allows the purchase of annual memberships at packet pick up.

Awards and Amenities

Sprint Distance
Open Wave - Top 3 Overall Open Male and Female. Open Wave is not eligible for Age Group awards and is intended for elite athletes.

Age Group
Top Overall Masters and Grand Masters male and female.
Age Group / Weight Class awards will be 3 deep for both Male and Female.
Relay Team awards will be for top 3 overall relays.

My First Tri
All finishers of the My First Tri will receive a finisher's medal. No awards for My First Tri.

Race Updates and Reminders

All last-minute updates and reminders will be posted on the Playtri Facebook page - please like us on Facebook so you get all the up-to-date information!

Benefitting Charity

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Host Hotel

Best Western
480 Wilson Creek Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75069 
972-548-3000 

King Tut Triathlon participants will receive a rate of $75.99 on 04/13 & 04/14, use the code "playtri racing" when booking reservation.

Support

Many volunteers from numerous North Texas civic organizations are committed to make your race a safe and memorable experience.

Weather / Water Temp

Average temperature on race day: low 70 - high 85.

Water temperature could be wetsuit legal. USAT Wetsuit rules will apply - participants allowed to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 by Run-Far 

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. ALL TIMING CHIPS SHOULD BE RETURNED AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. A $30.00 fee will be charged to the participant if the timing chip is not returned. Awards are based on chip times.

Volunteers

If you are interested in being a volunteer for this race please contact us at info@playtri.com.

Race Contact

If you have any questions or need any additional information, email us at info@playtri.com or call us at (214) 697-6922.