Playtri Splash and Dash

Open water Swim/Run events with the option to race in the "Splash" (Swim) portion only.

When

Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 8:00am. Transition will open at 7:15am.

Where

Hidden Cove Park
The Colony, TX

Course 

300 meter Swim/1 mile Run

750 meter Swim/5K Run

1500 meter Swim/10K Run

Swim takes place in Lake Lewisville in a protected cove at Hidden Cove Park.

The run course is FLAT!  Paved roads, out and back looped course.

Aid stations will be located every mile on the run course, and will be stocked 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.

Packet Pick Up / Late Registration

Thursday, April 19th from 4:00pm-7:00pm
CK Sports
8880 TX Hwy 121, Ste. 164
McKinney, TX 75070

Friday, April 20th from 11:00am-7:00pm
Playtri Performance Center - 214-370-9010
6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 350 
Dallas, TX  

Saturday, April 21st from 6:30am-7:15am
Hidden Cove Park
The Colony, TX

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 Playtri Splash and Dash 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 (only exception is for participants 17 and under). 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.

Awards and Amenities

Overall Male and Female winners in each category
First place Age Group winners in each category 

Benefitting Charity

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Colony Fire Department.

On-Site Camping Information

Click Here for Camping and Pricing Information

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.