Events
Age Group Sprint Triathlon
Age Group Triathlon Olympic
Athena / Clydesdale Sprint
Athena / Clydesdale Olympic
Place
900 State Hwy 87
Port Bolivar, TX US 77650
Description
Welcome to the 4th Annual Bolivar Live Triathlon at Fort Travis Seashore Park located on the Bolivar Peninsula. This beautiful and historical property will the site for the Bolivar Live Triathlon on Sunday, October 6, 2024. The swim will take place in the Gulf of Mexico with a protected barrier on both sides, the bike will take place on Hwy. 87 with an out and back route (Two loops for Olympic and one loop for sprint) and a run through a local neighborhood with beautiful views of the gulf. (One loop for the sprint and two loops for the Olympic)
Enjoy a great after party with music, food, and more. This property offers a great play ground for the kids and a beautiful view for all.
Bolivar offers several beautiful homes to be rented for a complete weekend of fun. Hotels are available in Galveston and Winnie for those not wanting to stay on the peninsula. Lots of great watching spots along all the routes for spectators. Special hotel rates will be posted early next year for Bolivar, Galveston and Winnie hotels. The local hotel Crystal Palace is located 5-7 minutes away from the event site and can be reached at https://crystalpalacetx.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic.
Packet Pick Up
TBA
Course Maps
Swim - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5219860507
Swim Sprint - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5741973286/
Bike - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4602084823
Run Sprint - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6236227558/
Run Olym. - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6236239243/
Bike is one loop for sprint and two loops for Olympic.
Run is one loop for the sprint and two loops for Olympic.
Duathlon first run is a mile.
Event Schedule
5:00am Transition opens and bike maintenance starts
6:45am Transition closes.
6:50am Pre-Race talk and swim line up begins.
7:20am Olympic swim and duathlon starts.
7:25am Sprint swim starts.
9:30am Post race party and starts
Awards
Overall top male and female, overall top masters male and female will receive awards. Tope 3 in age groups and relay teams (all women, all men, and mixed). Age groups are 14 and 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, 75-79, 80 plus. Clydesdale (220lbs. & Over) 39 and under & 40 and over. Athena (165lbs & over) 39 and under & 40 and over will also receive awards.
All athletes will receive a shirt (if registered before order goes in), finisher medal, and more.
Timing
This is a chip timed event: all splits will be include with transitions. Occasionally a split is missed due to a misread or improper chip placement. We apologize now if this happens. Chips will be given our at packet pick up and will be need to be given back at the finish line.
Cancellation
This is a rain or shine event. Occasionally weather can play a part in an event; if this occurs we will make all efforts to continue the event or eliminate segments so we may continue; however, your safety as our first concern. If the event can be rescheduled for any reason (etc, weather, or pandemic), you will be moved to the new date. If the event is cancelled there are no refunds.
USA Triathlon
This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event so a USA Triathlon membership will be required by each athlete participating. If you do not have a membership you can purchase one when you register. An annual membership for 17 and under is $10, a one day for 18 and older is $15, and an annual for 18 and older is $50. For more information please visit www.usatriathlon.org.
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