Tejas Triathlon 2010
Sunday, June 6th, 2010
10th annual Tejas Triathlon will host up to 800
triathletes for an awesome sprint distance race with a 600 yard swim, 11
mile flat and fast bike, and a shaded 3 mile run.
RACE LOCATION & COURSE
The race will be at Pecan Park in the New
Territory sub-division of Sugar Land, Texas, near the intersection of Hwy 99
and Hwy 90. The man-made lake in New Territory is an ideal setting for
novice triathletes as well as experienced veterans. The water temperature
will be very warm-well above the 78 degree cut-off for wetsuits. The bike
course is flat but windy and leads into a 3 mile shaded loop that ends
underneath 100 year-old pecan trees.
RACE DISTANCES
Swim - 600 yards
Bike - 11 miles
Run - 3 miles
FIELD SIZE
800 Individual Triathletes
25 Teams
COMPUTER CHIP TIMING & RESULTS
We will have computer chip timing with all split
times, including transitions. Everyone will have to use the chip
provided-you can't use your own chip!! Timing fees are included in race
registration fees. YOU WILL PICK UP YOUR CHIP ON RACE MORNING! Complete results will be
posted at
www.runnertriathletenews.com,
http://www.eztoregister.com/Results/ and
www.out-loud.org as soon as possible after the race.
AWARDS
Awards will be given out to the overall Male and
Female and overall Master's Male and Female. Creative age group awards will
go at least 3 deep and further. Age groups will begin at 14 & under and go
in 5 year increments through 70+. There will be Clydesdale (men over 200
lbs.) and Athena (women over 150 lbs.) weight division awards 5 deep. Relay
awards will go 3 deep in men's, women's, and co-ed categories.
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT
Three charities will be the recipients of the proceeds from
this event, along with volunteering on the course.
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Ordinary Saints - coordinates the placement
of college and post-college leaders with service organizations world wide.
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Cenikor is a drug and alcohol recovery
program based in Houston area.
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Girl Scouts of Texas - Several New Territory
sub-division Girl Scout Troops will be coordinating the aid stations on the
run and will receive charity donations.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed! All will receive a t-shirt
and refreshments.
Contact us or leave a
message at (713) 816-5060 to sign up to help!
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