_ The 2024 Woodforest Bank TRI - The Woodlands:

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, 2024).
• 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.

Race Day Schedule (Times subject to change)
 5:30 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.)
 9:45 a.m. – Awards Ceremony
 10:15 a.m. – Run Courses Closes
 10:30 a.m. – Transition Opens (Please note - Transition will open no later than 10:30 a.m. It is possible transition will open prior to 10:30 a.m. but will not be earlier than 9:30 a.m. Race staff will work to open transition in a timely manner based on the number of participants who do not make the bike course cut-off time.)

-:- USAT Certified Race Director