GIDDY UP! Texasman Triathlon is located at the Johnson Branch State Park offering a Sprint, Olympic and X-50 beach swim start. The bike ride features some “Texas hills.” (If you’re not from Texas, a Texas hill is just that… a hill… which breaks up the flat terrain of the area). The run is mostly tree lined through a state park.
Distances:
Texasman Sprint Distance:
Swim - 500 yard open water
Bike - 16.5 miles
Run - 3.1 miles
Texasman Olympic Distance:
Swim - 1 mile open water
Bike - 24.1 miles
Run - 6.2 miles
Texasman X-50 Distance:
Please note the X-50 course has a cut off time of 1:30pm. If you are unable to meet the cut off, please choose the Sprint or Olympic distance.
Swim - 1 mile open water
Bike - 40 miles
Run - 9 miles
There will be one relay team option for the Sprint, Olympic and X-50 distances. Relay teams consist of 3 participants (either all male, all female or co-ed). Awards are one deep per category for each distance.
There will be Aqua-bike division for the X-50 distance. Awards are one deep for female, male and co-ed for each division.
Race features:
Open to women and men who are at least 13 years of age
Sand beach start to an open-water swim
Typically wet-suit legal (Water temps average 71-74 degrees- you will be advised race morning by the officials if wet-suit legal)
Post race food and awards ceremony
In 2020 Texasman Triathlon celebrates 20 years! TexasMan continues the reputation of “Energy, FUN, and Organized.” If you are not one of the more than 3,000+ athletes from around the country who have experienced TexasMan Weekend, we welcome you to join us! If you are a TexasMan veteran, we can’t wait to see you at the start line!
TexasMan, A Texas Triathlon Tradition.
All registered participants will receive custom Texasman swag! All Finishers will receive a custom finisher's medal and post party brunch.
Packet pick up schedule/location will be announced the week of the event.
Remember to bring a valid photo id. If you are registering for the event, register online first then go to any scheduled packet pick up above to receive your packet.
If you do not have a USAT card, a one day membership will be available for $15.
You must pick up your own packet. NO EXCEPTIONS
Friends and family members may not pick up packets unless athlete is a minor.
No race day distance changes permitted.
No race transfers or deferrals.
Residents of Fort Worth with valid photo ID may pick up race morning outside of transition.
Swim waves will be announced the week of the race.
When you pick up your packet, you will receive a swim cap that is assigned to your swim start wave. You must wear your swim cap during the swim portion of the event.
Given the time of year, Texasman is traditionally wet-suit legal. Please note, the race officials will announce race morning if the event is or is not wet-suit legal. Bring your wet-suit with you to transition and await the final determination. For the latest water temperature, access https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/action/reptform1.php?browse=Go&water=Fresh and scroll to down to Ray Roberts Lake.
Transition will be open at 5:45 a.m. and will close at 6:45 a.m. Please have your helmet available for inspection. Body marking will be available at the transition entrance.
Save time entering transition race morning by having a friend body mark you before you arrive to transition to avoid waiting in line! Using a black, thick sharpie, have a friend write your race number vertically, (sized 2 inches minimum per number) on your outer left arm and outer left calf. Be sure the skin is clean and is free of lotion or sunscreen prior to labeling.
This is an open water swim. The Texasman Sprint swim distance is 500 yards. The Texasman Olympic and X-50 swim distance is 1 mile.
When you pick up your packet, you will receive a swim cap that is assigned to your swim start wave. You must wear your swim cap during the swim portion of the event.
Given the time of year, Texasman is traditionally wet-suit legal. Please note, the race officials will announce race morning if the event is or is not wet-suit legal. Bring your wetsuit with you to transition and await the final determination. For the latest water temperature, access https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/action/reptform1.php?browse=Go&water=Fresh and scroll to down to Ray Roberts Lake.
The Texasman Sprint Bike distance is 16.5 miles.
The Texasman Sprint Run distance is 3.1 miles.
The Texasman Olympic bike distance is 24.1 miles.
The Texasman Olympic Run distance is 6.2 miles.
The Texasman X-50 Bike distance is 40 miles.
The Texasman X-50 Run distance is 9 miles.
The awards will be three deep per age group along with Athena and Clydesdale (39 and under, 40+).
One award deep for overall female & male, overall masters female & male and overall grand masters female & male.
Age Divisions:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 -69, and 70 & over
Masters Division (one award deep for each below):
Male – 40-59
Female – 40-54
Grand Masters:
Male – 60 and over
Female – 55 and over
Athena/Clydesdale Division:
For each distance (Sprint, Olympic, X50), there will be awards for both Athena and Clydesdale categories, three awards deep for male 39 and under, male 40+, female 39 and under and female 40+.
Aqua-bike:
There will be Aqua-bike division for the X-50 distance. Awards are one deep for female, male and co-ed for each division.
Relays:
There will be a relay option for Sprint, Olympic and X-50 distances. Awards are one deep for female, male and co-ed for each division. Relay teams must consists of three individuals minimum. A team of two is not permitted. Awards are based on gun time for open water swim events, chip time for running events and pool swim triathlon events.
You or a designated person must be present to pick up your award. Awards are not available for pick up or mailing post event.
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Johnson Branch Unit 100 PW 4153 Valley View, TX 76272-741 (exit 483 from I35 North) (940) 637-2294
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