Stonebridge Ranch Triathlon Sprint and Olympic Distance Race. Open wave offered for the Sprint and Olympic distance race.

Don't miss the Playtri Kids Tri at Stonebridge Ranch on Saturday, September 27th!

Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 7:15am. Transition will open at 5:30am.

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

Sprint:  750 meter swim – 12 mile bike (2 loops) – 5k run

Olympic:  1500 meter swim (2 loops) – 24 mile bike (4 loops) – 10k 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 and challenging. Aid stations will be located approximately every 1 mile. Each aid station is equipped with water and Accelerade.

The course officially closes at 1pm for all participants.

Register online at

Click here to download and mail in entry form and check. Do not send cash.

Elite Wave Added in ’06 – To register, you should be a top ten finisher and/or top 3 finisher in your respective Age Group Category in a race of 400 or more athletes.

Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact merry@playtri.com.

The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved.

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.

No Refunds or Transfers allowed.

Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 4-7pm
Luke’s Locker – Fort Worth
1540 S. University Drive
Fort Worth, Texas, 76107
817-877-1448

Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 12-6pm
McKinney Fellowship Bible Church
2801 Orchid Drive
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 6:30am race morning.

There is no race day Registration.

Note: No refunds given to those participants who have not picked up their packets.

Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 12-4pm
McKinney Fellowship Bible Church
2801 Orchid Drive
McKinney, TX

The Stonebridge Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event. All participants must be a current annual member of USAT or purchase a one day permit for $10 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 $10 one day membership. There are no more duplicate applications. USAT no longer allows the purchase of annual memberships at packet pick up.

Top 3 Overall Open Male and Female.

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 in each category (male, female, coed).

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

Holiday Inn
1300 N. Central Expressway
McKinney, TX 75069
972-542-9471
Single or Double Room – ask for the Stonebridge rate: $74.00

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

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 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.

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.

If you are interested in being a volunteer for this race please contact us at staci@playtri.com or (214)405-5092.

If you have any questions or need any additional information, contact Merry at merry@playtri.com or (469)222-0457.