2018 Live Results
This “doable”, non-swimming triathlon is set in the Root River valley in scenic Bluff Country.
The first triathlon was held 1998 by the City of Houston. Participation is open to men and women of every age (young people of 17 years and younger with the consent of their guardian).
Participants begin by canoeing or kayaking 6.8 miles down river from Houston to Mound Prairie. Then they hop on their bikes for an 7.9 mile road-ride back to Houston. Some hills “en route” are challenging and demand an extra effort. The race wraps up with a 3 mile, fairly level run, starting on the Root River trail and then through the streets of Houston.
The finish is at the Band Shell in beautiful Trailhead Park where the award ceremony will take place around noon by Mike Beckman of the Houston Lions Club. While your kids can check out the Natural Playground with rocks, water feature, large sand play area and a labyrinth.
If you sign up after May 5th, you will not get a T-Shirt.
This event is limited to 400 participants.
Online registration is now closed, we will have walk up registration available on race morning!
Registration fees
Kayak Closed
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$60.00Sep 24 - May 15
Canoe Closed
Canoes require two participants. If you don't have a partner, one will be assigned.
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$60.00Sep 24 - May 15
Relay Closed
Relay teams are back this year!
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$130.00Sep 24 - May 15
Kayak - Rental Closed
Select this registration if you would like to borrow a kayak for the event. After May 1st no rentals are available.
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$90.00Sep 24 - May 15
Canoe - Rental Closed
Select this registration if you would like to borrow a canoe for the event. If you rent the canoe, your partner should choose the regular canoe option. After May 1st no rentals are available.
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$90.00Sep 24 - May 15
Relay - Rental Closed
Relay teams are back this year! After May 1st no rentals are available. Your team can choose between renting a Kayak or Canoe during the sign up process.
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$160.00Sep 24 - May 15
Event schedule
- Sat, May 19, 2018 6:00 AM - Race day registration opens: walk up registration is $70 and does not include a t-shirt
- Sat, May 19, 2018 8:30 AM - Race Start
- Sat, May 19, 2018 12:00 PM - Awards Ceremony (after the last finisher)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Root River Triathlon
- Website
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