_ The 2023 Woodforest Bank TRI - The Woodlands:

The annual Woodforest Bank TRI - The Woodlands will take place Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Northshore Park from 7 to 11 a.m. As one of the premier multi-sport events in the region, the Woodforest Bank TRI is produced by The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation Department and offers high-caliber competition, first-rate race management and scenic courses. 

The 2023 race will feature a field of 1,000 participants, ranging from beginners to nationally ranked triathletes. 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, 2023).
• 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.

-:- USAT Sanctioned Event - Bring Your ID !!!