Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 7:00am. Transition will open at 5:30am.
Historic McKinney Kiwanis Kids Triathlon
Where
McKinney High School
1400 Wilson Creek Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75070
Course
Sprint Triathlon: 300 yard pool swim – 13 mile bike – 3.6 mile run
Click here for Bike and Run Course Map.
Course Notes:
- The swim will be in a 25 yard indoor pool.
- The new bike course is a great new course on country roads as well as newly paved roads. The new course is one loop and was revised to alleviate any wash out areas in case of rain the week of the race.
- The run course starts at McKinney High School & winds through a new housing development north east of the high school, continuing through old McKinney, downtown square and ends at the high school.
- Aid stations will be located approximately every 1 mile. Each aid station is equipped with water.
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 Playtri Coach Bryan
August 2, 2013 - 6:00 PM - Playtri North Store
Join Playtri USAT Certified Coach Bryan for this introduction to triathlon racing, strategy and informative Q&A session. Bring all your questions! Please RSVP bryan@playtri.com .
Pre-Race Clinic with Coach and Referee Aaron Patel
August 3, 2013 - 1:00 PM - McKinney High School
Join Playtri's USAT Certified Coach and USAT Certified Race Official Aaron Patel for course review, transition tips, race strategy, and triathlon Q&A. Please RSVP aaron@playtri.com .
Free Coach Consultation
Pre-register by Wednesday August 1st at info@playtri.com and get a 30 minute Consultation with a Playtri Coach free during packet pickup hours at the Playtri Store only. This is your opportunity to meet with a Playtri Coach and get advice on any topic. A schedule will be sent out to registrants a week prior to pick a time slot.
Packet Pick Up / Late Registration
Wednesday, July 31st -- 11am - 7pm
Playtri Store - 214-370-9010
6465 E Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75214
Thursday, August 1st -- 11am - 7pm
Playtri Store - 214-370-9010
6465 E Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75214
Friday, August 2nd -- 11am - 7pm
Playtri Store
7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy (Corner of Weiskopf Ave & Collin David North)
McKinney, TX 75070
Saturday, August 3rd -- 11am - 7pm
Playtri Store
7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy (Corner of Weiskopf Ave & Collin David North)
McKinney, TX 75070
Race Day 5am-6am
Race Site
*Race morning packet pick up is an additional $10 for the triathlon. No race day registration for the TRIATHLON!
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!
USAT Membership
The Historic McKinney Kiwanis Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event. All participants must be a current annual member of USAT or purchase a one day permit for $12 or a $45 annual membership through online registration or at packet pick up.
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 or a $45 annual membership.
Athena and Clydesdale Rule Change - 3.2 Age Group Competition
- a. All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete's age on December 31 of the year of the event.
- b. Weight Class Division - In events where a weight class division is offered, the minimum weight shall be 220 pounds for men and 165 pounds for women, monitored by the event organizer. The weight class age categories for men and women shall be 39 years of age and under and 40 years of age and over. Participants are not eligible to compete in a weight class division and in an age group division at the same event.
Awards and Amenities
- Top Overall Male and Female.
- Top Overall Masters male and female.
- Top 3 Overall Relay teams.
- Age Group / Weight Class awards will be 3 deep for both Male and Female.
All participants who are registered by April 15th and pickup their packet are guaranteed a technical shirt.
Travel Information
Holiday Inn
3220 Craig Dr.
McKinney, TX. 75070
469-952-2044
Dollar Rent-A-Car
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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 80 - high 95+.
For safety reasons, Playtri 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
The Sprint Triathlon is a chip-timed event. Each triathlon 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. Triathlon participants should pick up your timing chip the morning of the race at the chip timing station an hour before race start after being body-marked. 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 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.
Sponsors
MCDC
TORCHMARK CORPORATION
US PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE
INDEPENDENT BANK
Photography
By Registering for this event, Ali Zaher Enterprises LLC, has consent to all Race photography and videos from the event to use in any advertising, marketing & promotional materials
