2020 Woodforest Bank TRI - The Woodlands Sprint Triathlon:

]Woodforest Bank TRI - Saturday, April 4, 2020 - CANCELLED
 

In response to growing concerns regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), The Woodlands Township has cancelled or postponed all Township-produced events from March 12, 2020, through April 12, 2020 (Easter Sunday), including the following: 

·         Arts in the Park – Saturday, March 14, 2020 

·         Involvement Day at Golden Sage Park – Saturday, March 14, 2020 

·         Creekwood Fishing Derby – Saturday, March 14, 2020 

·         Senior Dance – Tuesday, March 17, 2020 

·         Gorilla Hole – Friday, March 20 and Friday, April 3, 2020 

·         Family Bingo – Friday, April 3, 2020 

·         Underwater Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 4, 2020 

·         Remainder of Concert in the Park spring series concerts – Sundays through April 5, 2020 

·         Rock the Row spring series - Thursdays, March 19 through April 2, 2020 

·         Father-Son Challenge – Saturday, March 21, 2020 

·         Earth Day GreenUp – Saturday, March 21, 2020 

·         Public Safety Awards - Saturday, March 21, 2020 

·         Open Water Swim – Saturday, March 28, 2020 

·         Emergency Preparedness Event - Saturday, March 28, 2020 

·         Camp Terramont – Saturday, March 28 through Sunday, March 29, 2020 

·         Woodforest Bank TRI - Saturday, April 4, 2020 **********************************

·         Various Easter events and programs 

below is previous info for historical purposes

The 17th annual Woodforest Bank TRI - The Woodlands will take place Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Northshore Park from 7 to 11:30 a.m. As one of the premier multi-sport events in the region, the Woodforest Bank TRI offers a beginner-friendly atmosphere, first-rate race management and scenic courses. The sprint distance triathlon provides participants with a variety of opportunities to prepare for Race Day, making it an ideal first time race for those just being introduced to the sport. The event culminates with a festive awards party featuring music, great food and beverages. The Woodforest Bank TRI is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event, and served as the Texas State Triathlon Championship in 2017. The race earned a Top 10 spot in the USAT South Midwest Region for Sprint Distance Triathlons in 2004, and was designated as the USAT South Midwest Region Sprint State Championships for 2007.   Eligibility

• Woodforest Bank TRI is open to both beginners and experienced triathletes.
• The minimum age to participate is 13 years. Race age is determined by one's age on December 31 of the race year.
• Due to road opening times, course times limits are strictly enforced. View Athlete Information for details.
• The Qualified/Open Category is recommended for highly competitive and experienced athletes.
• The Individual/Age Group Category is the standard registration category for participants wanting to race in their age group (corresponding to the athlete's age as of December 31, 2020).
• The Clydesdale Category is available for men only weighing a minimum of 220 pounds. (If an athlete chooses to race in this division, they must begin the race in the Clydesdale wave (not age group) or will be disqualified.
• The Athena Category is available for women only weighing a minimum of 165 pounds. If an athlete chooses to race in this division, they must begin the race in the Athena wave (not age group) or will be disqualified.
• The race will be capped to ensure safety and a positive race experience for all.

Additional Information & Event Schedule:

  Race Day Schedule (Times subject to change): 5 a.m. - Transition Opens (Bike Check-In, Body Marking, Bag Drop) 6:45 a.m. - Transition Closes 7 a.m. - First Wave Out 8 a.m. - Post-Race Celebration Begins 8:30 a.m. - Swim Course Closes (Athletes must be out of water by this time.) 9:20 a.m. - Bike Course Closes (Athletes must be leaving T2 by this time, or they will be unable to start the Run Course.) 9:30 a.m. - Awards Ceremony 10:15 a.m. - Run Course Closes 10:30 a.m. - Transition Opens 11:30 a.m. - Post-Race Celebration Ends