Take on the Heat Triathlon

Take on the Heat Triathlon benefiting The Colony Firefighter’s Association.

When

Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 7:00am. Transition will open at 5:30am.

Where

Hidden Cove Park 
20400 Hackberry Creek Park Road 
The Colony, TX 75034

Course

Sprint: 350 meter lake swim – 12 mile bike – 5k run

Click here for Swim/Run and Bike Course Maps.

Transition will be open from 5:30am - 7:00am.

The course officially closes at 11am for all participants.

The Challenge

Special Challenge to Firefighters, Police, and EMT. If you are a policeman, firefighter or EMT, we have a special awards category. We will go 3 deep and the department with the most participants will also receive a special award. Come see who the best of the best is!

Training Program

June 25th – August 19th
Playtri Group Training for the Take on The Heat Triathlon

• 8 weeks of focused training including 3 coached workouts per week
• Challenge yourself in a new way and experience the group dynamic
• Workouts are in DALLAS
• Click here for more information and to sign up!

FREE Pre-Race Clinic 

Join Playtri's own USAT Certified Coach and Race Referee Aaron Patel at Hidden Cove Park on August 18th at 1:00 PM for course review, transition practice, and Q&A.  Please bring everything you need to bike and run (if you want to practice transitions) and of course any questions you may have!

Please contact Coach Aaron at aaron@playtri.com with any questions.

Refund Policy

No Refunds or Transfers allowed.

Packet Pickup / Late Registration

• August 17th 11am – 7pm
  Playtri Performance Center - 214-370-9010
  6465 E Mockingbird Lane Ste. 350
  Dallas, TX
• August 18th 9am – 6pm
  Richardson Bike Mart
  8820 John Hickman Parkway
  Frisco, TX 75035
  972-335-7600

Race morning pick up is available from 5 - 6am for an additional $10.

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 Take on the Heat 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

• Top 3 Overall Male and Female.
• Top 3 Overall Male and Female - The Challenge.
• Top Overall Masters male and female.
• Top Overall Grand Masters Male and Female
• Age Group / Weight Class awards will be 3 deep for both Male and Female.
• Overall Participation – EMT/Firefighter/Police – The Challenge
• Overall Physically Challenged

Benefiting Charity

All proceeds will benefit The Colony Firefighter’s Association.

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 75 - 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

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.