11 - 15 years of age - 200 y swim, 4-mile bike, 1-mile run
Competitive or Recreational
Competitive category (experienced racers/team athletes/racing to improve time or place).
Finisher medals and podium awards will be given.
Recreational category (kids new to the sport, racing casually).
Finisher medals only, no podium awards will be given.
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*** USA Triathlon is supporting the sport and youth athletes and providing free USAT membership to participants of this race.
To take advantage of this amazing opportunity, parents will need to go to the USAT Membership site first: https://member.usatriathlon.org/
Once on the site, they will obtain their annual membership using this code: USAKidsTriDallas and get their membership number. Then they can use that active membership while registering for this event.
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USA Triathlon aims to grow youth triathlon and multisport by introducing the sport of triathlon in schools, as well as connecting students to triathlon coaches, clubs, and races. USA Kids Tri is a grassroots youth program in select target markets with the goal of introducing youth to triathlon/multisport and help them live more healthy and active lifestyles.
USA Kids Tri Dallas will be launching in April of 2023. This USA Kids Tri Program will consist of a Youth Triathlon Race Series that gives youth athletes the opportunity to race local and engage with local triathlon clubs and coaches.
Location
135 Lighthouse Beach Drive
Little Elm, TX, 75068
Race Day Schedule
6:00am - 7:00am Transition Area opens, body marking, timing chip pickup
7:15am Transition area closes
Hustlers ~7:30am start
Thunders ~7:35am start
Parking
Course & Site
Youth triathlon course maps HERE
Playtri reserves the right to change any event course at any time due to safety, weather conditions or other production concerns.
Swag
Participants will receive a race t-shirt and all finishers will receive a finisher medal at the finish line!
About USA Triathlon
Why is USAT one-day license required? Learn here about USAT.
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the multisport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USA Triathlon is a member federation of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Triathlon Union. Its headquarters are in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
With a USA Triathlon membership, athletes join a community that works together to grow, inspire and support each other and the multisport community at large. All of USA Triathlon’s membership fees are returned to the local racing community in the form of support, insurance coverage and more.
One-Day License If you are not an annual member, you must purchase a one-day license to participate in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. A one-day license also provides the athlete participant accident medical coverage while they are participating in a USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event. Cost: $15 per event.
One-Day Licenses are purchased for a specific race, are transferable, are non-refundable, and are NOT sold directly through USA Triathlon (as they are race specific).
Our registration system will allow the purchase of a One-Day License while registering for this race.
Packet Pickup Dates & Locations
USA TRIATHLON PACKET PICKUP RULES:
USA Triathlon is allowing athletes to pick up race packets for other individuals.
The person picking up the packet must have a copy of the athlete’s ID and written verification from the athlete that the individual picking up the packet is authorized to do so. Smartphones can also be used to show both a photo of another athlete's ID and a digital copy of their race confirmation.
One person may pick up up to 4 packets at one time to ensure fairness to other standing in line. Should one person be picking up more than the mentioned 4 packets, he or she is welcome to join the packet pickup line again as if they just entered the location.
ALL athletes are required to show photo ID at the time of packet pickup. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS. Every single participant, including relay participants, must have a photo ID. A Youth athlete without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID. If an athlete does not bring a photo ID to packet pickup, there are two options: 1 Go home to get it 2 Have someone email/text them a copy of their photo ID
Wednesday Race Week
4pm-6:00pm Playtri Colleyville
Thursday Race Week
12:00:pm-2:30pm Playtri Rockwall
4:00-6:00 Playtri Cycling The Colony
Friday Race Week
12pm-6:00pm Playtri Dallas
Saturday
race site: 135 Lighthouse Beach Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068
1:00-6:00pm
Sunday
***Race day packet pickup will be available for an additional charge of $20 per athlete. Only cash will be accepted. Please be prepared accordingly for this option if you plan to take advantage of it.
Body Marking
Athletes are welcome to: arrive at the race self body marked, (sharpies or marks-a-lot work well)
or self body mark at the event prior to entering the transition area (a table with markers will be provided),
or wait to be body marked by volunteers prior to entering the transition area.
See what body marking should look like here.
Playtri Training App
Get ready for your race with the Playtri App available now on IOS! Training is built around your abilities and your schedule to make sure you have the best opportunity to finish strong on race day. Visit the App Store today to get started!
Learn more at: www.playtri.com/playtri-training-app
Awards
Hustlers: 11-15 years: Top boy and girl winner.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group: 11-12, 13-15
All finishers will receive a FINISHER MEDAL!
Race Timing
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. Awards are based on chip times.
See how to wear a timing chip HERE.
USAT “RACE AGE” POLICY
An athlete's age for any USAT sanctioned race will be his/her age as of Dec. 31 of the current race year. The age he/she is on 12/31 will determine his/her racing age group. If an athlete is due to "age-up" into the next group, it will happen at the beginning of the year, not after the athlete's birthday.
This action aligns regular U.S. age group racing with the method used by USA Triathlon for its National Rankings Program and its Grand Prix Series
Race Results
Results will be posted here
Volunteers and Supporters
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Weather
Average temperature on race day: low 50 - high 80.
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
Race Contact
Email your questions to events@playtri.com
Photography
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Data Privacy
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Refunds
No Refunds or transfers allowed.
This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice.
A considerable amount of work and planning goes into planning events like this one and we do so with the best intentions. Refunding entry fees based on changes of participants schedules is not feasible as permits and basic provisions must be ordered ahead of time. We appreciate your support and understanding, and we will continue to work hard to produce fun and safe events for your best experience.
RACE UPDATES AND LAST MINUTE REMINDERS
All last-minute updates and reminders will be posted on the Playtri Facebook Page. Like us so you get all the up-to-date information!
OUR TEAM
USA Triathlon is the largest multisport organization in the world and a leader in race director education and certification.
Our team of Race Directors strives for the highest quality in event production and safety. Our Race Directors have nearly 50 years of combined experience and more than 300 events on their resumes. We love the sport and we hope you enjoy the results of our hard work.
