Root River Triathlon
The triathlon kicks off with a picturesque paddle downstream on the Root River from Houston to Mound Prairie. Then hop on your bike for a road-ride back to Houston. Some hills “en route” are challenging and demand an extra effort. The race wraps up with a fairly level run, starting on the Root River trail and then through the streets of Houston. You will circle back and cross the finish line in Trailhead park.
- 6.8 mile Canoeing / Kayaking
- 7.9 mile Bike
- 3 mile Run
Participation is open to men and women of every age (young people of 17 years and younger with the consent of their guardian). You may register as:
- Individual Kayak or Canoe
- 2-person Kayak or Canoe (paddle together, complete the bike & run separately)
- 3-person Relay Team (each individual completes a leg of the race)
- 4-person Relay Team (2-person kayak or canoe, 1 bike, 1 run)
Individual
1 person completes the entire course. Individual participants using a canoe or double kayak are paired with another individual participant in the same boat.
Each participant's paddling time will be recorded separately and added to their bike and run times.
2 Person Kayak or Canoe
Sharing a canoe or kayak (2-person), each participant completes the bike and run individually.
RELAY TEAMS
3 Person: 1 kayak, 1 bike, 1 run
The combined times of all three race events will determine the team's final race results.
Timing chips are passed from one racer to the next on your team.
4 Person: 2 double kayak or canoe, 1 bike, 1 run
The combined times of all three race events will determine the team's final race results.
Timing chips are passed from one racer to the next on your team.
When using a canoe or double kayak only one of the team members carries the timing chip and passes it on to the next team member.
Teams should include a minimum of one female.
We can't wait to see you at the starting line!
