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Description
Come one - come all to the USAT Texas State Championship! This is an event you don't want to miss whether you are new to the sport, veteran, club member or supporting your participant. Competition will be tough and exhilarating as you compete against the best athletes around. No need for Texas residency - this is a qualifier for the USAT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Championship Divisions & Distances
Sprint - 840 Yards swim, 17.5-mile bike, 3.1-mile run.
Olympic - One mile swim, 22 mile bike, 6.2-mile run.
High School - 840 Yard swim, 17.5 mile) bike, 3.1 mile run.
Club Championship - Club members eligible to race any distance or division.
Non-Championship Divisions & Distances
X-50 - One mile swim, 40 mile bike, 9 mile run
Duathlon - 3.1-mile run, 17.5 mile bike, 3.1-mile run.
Aquabike - One mile swim, 22-mile bike.
Venue: Join us at the beautiful Lake Ray Roberts for an open water swim, rural bike course (roads OPEN to vehicle traffic) and a shaded run course followed by a killer post-race party and pancakes by Dallas Athletes' renowned chefs.
NOTES:
Event start sequence.
Sprint, High School Triathlon
Olympic Triathlon & Aquathlon
X-50
Duathlon
Championship Eligibility
All participants registering in the Sprint or Olympic distance triathlons are eligible for championship awards.
Club members registering for any event AND providing their club affiliation are counted in the club scoring.
*Club affiliation must be identified during registration.
High School Championship Eligibility (Sprint Distance Only) - Any currently enrolled high school student or post high school student who graduated within six (6) from the date of the race are eligible to participate. Athletes do not need to be a member of a high school club or team. An athlete's race age is the age of the athlete on December 31, 2023.
USAT Competitive Rules 3.4a - "It is the participants responsibility to know the course". Please review course maps and race guide carefully for additional instructions and responsibilities,
WEATHER POLICY
Our goal is to produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions.
In the event of inclement weather, the start time may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Past this time event courses may be shortened or altered to protect participants.
If conditions are unsafe, event changes including cancellation are at the discretion of the Race Director.
Thank you for participating and understanding of these policies, we appreciate your support and hope you have a GREAT RACE.
RECOMMENDATION: Roads are "chip seal". Lower your tire pressure at least 5 pounds for an easier, flat-free ride.
What you get (race swag)
All registered participants receive custom Texasman swag and famous DAR socks! All Finishers will receive a custom finisher's medal and post party brunch.
Packet Pickup
2-6pm Wednesday April 30, 2025
TBD
2-6pm Thursday May 1, 2025
Bear Creek Running Co.
121 Rufe Snow Dr
Unit 103
Keller, TX 76248
12-4pm Saturday May 3 , 2025
Bike Mart
1451 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
DAR Triathlons are USAT sanctioned events and conducted in accordance with USA Triathlon rules.
1. Photo ID is required.
2. Adult competitors MUST pick up their own packet! You cannot pick up for someone else or
send someone to get your packet.
a. Each adult member of a relay team must pick up their own packet.
b. With proper identification, an adult can pick up for a minor.
3. Each competitor must be a current member of USAT or purchase a one-day USAT permit during the registration process.
4. Preregister on your own device before arriving at Packet Pickup.
5. No event transfers or deferrals at Packet Pickup
5. No Race Day Packet Pickup unless:
a. Athlete lives more than 30 miles from the nearest packet pickup location.
b. Athlete has an email permission/confirmation from info@dallasathletesracing.com.
6. Race Day online registration and Packet Pickup close 30 minutes before race start.
Dallas Athletes Racing has a no refund or transfer policy.
Swim Wave
Swim waves will be determined a couple weeks before the race.
When you pick up your packet, you will receive a swim cap assigning your 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 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.
Texasman Venue Overview
Texasman Transition Map
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.
Texasman Swim Map
This is an open water swim. The Texasman Sprint swim distance is 840 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 X-50 and Olympic races are two-loop courses. Upon completion of the first loop, exit the water and run along the beach (approximately 100 yds.) cross the check mat then reenter the water at the start point.
Texasman Sprint/ Duathlon/ High School Bike Map
The Texasman Sprint Bike distance is 17.5 miles.
Texasman Sprint/ High School Run Map
The Texasman Sprint Run distance is 3.1 miles.
Texasman Duathlon Run 1
Duathlon participants start on the beach and proceed to the Run - 1 course finishing in Transition. Upon completion of the bike course proceed to Run - 2 ending at the finish line and post party.
Duathlon Run 2
Texasman Olympic Bike Map
The Texasman Olympic bike distance is 22 miles.
Texasman Olympic Run Map
The Texasman Olympic Run distance is 6.2 miles.
Texasman X-50 Bike Map
The Texasman X-50 Bike distance is 40 miles.
Texasman X-50 Run Map
The Texasman X-50 Run distance is 9 miles.
Awards
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, 70-74, and 75 & 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 the overall female and male winner.
Sprint Duathlon
There will be a Duathlon option for Sprint. Awards are one deep for the overall female and male winner.
High School Championship: (Male and Female, three deep & 1st H.S. club based on score).
Club Championship: (1st overall based on score & Highest participation)
You or a designated person must be present to pick up your award. Awards are not available for pick up or mailing post event.
Race Contact Info
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DAR General Race Guide for Triathlons
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Sponsors
Official Running Store Sponsor of Dallas Athletes Racing
Bear Creek Running Company
121 Rufe Snow Dr
Unit 103
Keller, TX 76248
Texasman Penalties
These are the Head Referee's Report for the penalities from today's Texasman Triathlon.
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Directions
Johnson Branch Unit 100 PW 4153 Valley View, TX 76272-741 (exit 483 from I35 North) (940) 637-2294
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