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Virtual Triathlon & Run-Bike-Run
Can't come to the race but want to participate, get a t-shirt and a finisher medal?
Want to try a tri but you're really shy to show up?
We have a race for you, VIRTUAL RACE!
A virtual triathlon is a race that can be completed at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can ride on a trainer or cycle outside. You can swim in a pool, a lake or the sea! You can run your race at your pace anywhere! This is a great way for the rookie athlete to build up confidence to show up for the real thing!
Virtual races are a great way to stay fit, motivated, have the sense of participating and get a great t-shirt and medal!
You can complete the required distance in each discipline during the week coming up to the actual race, in your pace, in your environment.
You can send us your stats at virtual@playtri.com You can send the evidence of completing the race distances to virtual@playtri.com but it is not required. You can send a screenshot from an app, your watch, your laptop or even a photo of your treadmill results for your runs. You can use MayMyRun / MapMyRide, Strava, Garmin or any other digital fitness app. Submitting evidence of your swim distance is harder, unless you have a swim compatible device so you will we believe you did it. At the end of the day, if you don't do it, you would only be lying to yourself and you would not be able to wear a cool t-shirt with a triathlon logo!
Your t-shirt and finisher medal will be mailed to you the week after the race. Have fun out there!
Where
Life Time
7910 Collin McKinney Parkway
McKinney, TX, 75070
Parking
Parking guide
Race Day Schedule
5:30AM Transition Opens
Only participants and event staff are allowed in the transition area. Please advise your family and friends that they will need to remain outside of the transition area.
5:30AM - 6:30 AM Late Packet Pickup, Body Marking, Timing Chip Pickup Available
5:50AM - 6:50AM Pool Available for Warmpus
6:50AM Transition Closes
7:00AM Sprint Triathlon Start
7:05AM Run-Bike-Run Starts
7:20AM 5K Starts
7:30AM Super Sprint Triathlon Starts
8:30AM - 9:00AM Super Sprint Tri & 5K Awards Tent Open
9:00AM - 9:30AM Sprint Tri & Duathlon Awards Tent Open
Bikes cannot be removed from the transition area until all bikes have returned from the course. To remove bikes and gear from the transition area, all athletes must show their race number (body marking or bib). Race Officials will monitor all equipment removal.
Playtri reserves the right to change any event schedule at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.
Course & Site
Sprint Triathlon
300 Meter Pool Swim - 12 Mile Bike (2 loops) - 5K Run
The swim will be a snake swim in a 50 meter outdoor pool.
Site map here
Course Maps
Swim
Bike
Run
Super Sprint Triathlon
200 Meter Pool Swim - 6 Mile Bike (1 loop) - 2 mile Run
The swim will be a snake swim in a 50 meter outdoor pool.
Course Maps:
Swim
Bike
Run
Run-Bike-Run
1 Mile Run - 12 Mile Bike (2 loops) - 5K Run
Course Map:
1st Run
Bike
2nd Run
5K run (not as part of triathlon or run-binr-run)
Per USATF safety rules and insurance, no pets are allowed on the course. Strollers are allowed to be safely integrated into the event.
The use of personal music devices during the race is strongly discouraged. To enjoy all that participating in a race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, race management encourages a headphone-free environment during the event.
Under no circumstance should children or adults be allowed to participate in sanctioned events on a scooter, roller, or inline skates, on a bike or e-bike.
Using a scooter, bicycle or other unauthorized assistance in a 5K race is prohibited due to significant safety concerns, competitive rules, and insurance regulations. A participant using a scooter would likely be disqualified or removed from the course by race officials.
Safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.
Course Notes:
The course officially closes at 11:00 am for all participants.
Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact events@playtri.com.
Playtri reserves the right to change any event course at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup procedures are regulated by USA Triathlon and the logistics of race timing and liability. Please plan accordingly.
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 others 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.
NO CHANGES TO REGISTRATION DETAILS WILL BE DONE AT PACKET PICKUP. Request to change registration details must be emailed to Events@Playtri.com.
***Race day packet pickup will be available for an additional charge of $20 per athlete. Only exact cash will be accepted. Please be prepared accordingly for this option if you plan to take advantage of it.
Wednesday race week
12pm-2:30pm Playtri Colleyville
4pm-6:30pm Playtri Las Colinas
Thursday race week
12:00pm-2:30 Playtri Rockwall
4:00pm-6:30pm Playtri The Colony
Friday race week
12:00am-6:00pm Playtri Dallas
free pre-race clinic for all participants @ 6:00pm.
Saturday race week
1:00pm - 6:00pm RACE SITE - the parking lot of Fitness McKinney at Craig Ranch, 7910 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney, TX, 75070
5:30am -6:30am at the race site. ***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.
There will be no race day registration.
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.
Wearing Race Numbers
Click here to see how to use the race numbers you receive at packet pickup.
Free Pre Race Clinics
Tri 101 / Transition clinic8/26, 10am at Playtri Dallas
Pre race clinic 9/8, 6pm at Playtri Dallas
Awards
SPRINT TRIATHLON
- Top Overall, Masters, and Grand Masters.
- Standard 5 year Age Groups 3 deep
- Weight Class 39& under and 40+ for athena and clydesdales, 3 deep
- Relay Team awards will be for top 3 overall relays.
- Adaptive Athlete Open Division.
SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON
- Top Overall Male and Female Winners, 5 deep.
- 39 and Under top 5 Male and Female winners
- 40 and Over top 5 Male and Female winners.
- Adaptive Athlete Open Division.
RUN-BIKE-RUN
- Top Overall Male and Female Winners, 5 deep.
- 39 and Under top 5 Male and Female winners
- 40 and Over top 5 Male and Female winners.
- Physically Challenged Open Division.
5K
- Top Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female winners.
- 10 year Age Group awards will be 3 deep for both Male and Female.
All Finishers will receive a Finisher Medal.
Swag
Tech T-shirt