The course has received preliminary approval, so large changes are not expected. However, please be aware that some details may change.

Course Description

Sprint Distance: The Sprint Distance course is a 500 meter swim, 15 mile bike, and a 5 Km run.
Quarter Distance: The Quarter Distance is a 1000 meter swim, a 29 mile bike, and a 6.4 mile run.
Half Distance: The Half Distance course is a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike, and a 13.1 mile Run.

The swim start and finish are below the transition area on the grass directly behind the Family Sports Center, located on Hwy 16 at the intersection of Guadalupe St. The first transition area (T1) for all events is located in the grass behind the Family Sports Center. The second transition area (T2) is located in downtown Kerrville, on the grounds of Notre Dame school, near the finish line. The finish is at the center of Kerrville, at the intersection of Water St. and Earl Garrett St.

Course Maps

Half & Quarter Distance Course

For 2012, we are working to extend the run course to a maximum of 3 loops, and also improve the off road surface so that it is smoother. Stay tuned!

Half Swim Course

Half Bike Course

Half Run Course

Sprint Distance Course

Sprint Swim Course

Sprint Bike Course

Sprint Run Course

Site Maps

Start & T1 Site Map

T2 & Run Start Map

Finish Map

Elevation Profiles

Half Bike Course Elevation Profile (1 Loop)

Sprint Bike Course Elevation Profile (1 Loop)

Run Course Elevation Profile (1 Loop)

Transition Areas

All events at the Kerrville Triathlon Festival will use a two transition area format. Participants will ride their bicycles during the event from T1 after the swim to T2, where they will begin the run. Prior to the event, there will be mandatory bike check-in and gear bag drop. This will require a trip to T2 and T1 before the event starts. Complete details are available on the Event Details page.

Water Temperature

Water temperature is usually in the mid 70s in late September, so the swim will likely be wetsuit legal. The Kerrville Ponding Lake is controlled and regulated by the City of Kerrville.

Aid Stations

The Half & Quarter bike course will have aid stations at miles 17, 29, and 43. Each station will be stocked with water, CLIF Bar product, and sports drink. There are no aid stations on the Sprint bike course.

The Run Course for all distances will have an aid station at each mile where athletes can find water, CLIF Bar product, sports drink, pretzels, and fruit.

At each station there will be certified athletic trainers, provided by Medicine in Motion, who can provide injury assessment and first aid. There will also be EMTs on vehicles roaming the course searching for athletes in need of assistance.

Finish Line Medical Tent- Presented by Medicine In Motion

The finish line medical tent is staffed by Dr. Martha Pyron who is board certified in Family Practice and Sports Medicine, Licensed Athletic Trainers who are trained to provide musculoskeletal injury assessment and first aid, and other nurses and medical assistants who are able to provide all race participants with excellent care on site. The medical tent is and supplied to treat common triathlon related injuries and illness, and to begin stabilization procedures for more severe problems. Any race participant who requests assistance will be evaluated in the medical tent and treated based on event protocols for athlete medical care. The medical team may authorize transportation to a nearby hospital in case of serious injury or illness, but will likely be able to manage any medical need an athlete will have including stitches, splints for injury, and bandages.

Weather Contingency Plan

In the event of foul weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Should the weather conditions be unsafe for the swim, this event will be changed to a bike-run utilizing the same distances as the triathlon. The duathlon will use a time trial start based upon the same order. If the weather makes it too dangerous for cycling, the event will become a 5 Km run for all participants.

Race Rules

This event will use USA Triathlon Age Group rules.

The Half & Quarter Distances Events have the following cut-off times enforced:

End of Swim: 1:10 from start of last swim wave of Half
Bike Mile 43: 4:30 from start of last swim wave of Half
End of Bike: 5:30 from start of last swim wave of Half(13 mph average)
Run Halfway: 7:00 from start of last swim wave of Half
Finish Line: 8:30 from start of last swim wave of Half