13th Annual Kerrville Triathlon Thrives Amid Ideal Race Conditions
Ideal weather and a strong community make this year’s event unforgettable for athletes
The 13th annual Kerrville Triathlon Festival took place on September 28-29, 2024, under ideal race conditions. Triathletes from across the country gathered in Kerrville, Texas, to compete in Texas’s most scenic tri. Participants were treated to a swim in Nimitz Lake, a bike route through the Texas Hill Country, and a run beneath the Bald Cypress tree canopy along the Guadalupe River.
The weekend kicked off with the sold out Kerrville Triathlon Health and Fitness Expo presented by Peterson Health on Friday. Athletes picked up their race packets, checked out the latest gear, and connected with exhibitors. The festival, spanning both Saturday and Sunday, saw races starting with the Rookie and Sprint distances on Saturday, followed by the Quarter and Half Distance events on Sunday.
“We’re incredibly proud of the team’s dedication to putting on an amazing event year after year,” said High Five Events co-owner, Stacy Keese. “The ideal weather this year was a huge bonus, but it’s the support of the City of Kerrville and our wonderful community that truly elevates this event. Their involvement, combined with our staff and dedicated volunteers, helps us create a memorable experience for every athlete who participates.”
After each day’s races, participants enjoyed delicious H-E-B fajitas, cold refreshments in the EIGHT Beer Garden, and a chance to relax by the beautiful Guadalupe River. To keep the celebrations going for next year, the Kerrville Tri has special Launch pricing for 2025 available until October 10 at 11:59 PM.
The champions for this year’s events are as follows:
Rookie Distance: Camden Stone claimed the men’s victory with a time of 01:06:28, while Kristin Reid took the top spot as the women’s leader, completing the course in 01:13:07.
Sprint Distance: Austin Hallett captured the men’s title in 01:05:10, with Stephanie Escobar securing the women’s title in 01:22:28.
Quarter Distance: Devin Sullivan and Desiree Wells triumphed in their respective divisions, with Sullivan finishing in 02:10:02 and Wells crossing the line in 02:27:15.
Half Distance: Ben Munguia delivered an impressive performance, winning the men’s race in 04:14:16, while Kenna Supkis excelled in the women’s race, clocking a 05:29:48.
The Kerrville Triathlon wishes to extend its deepest gratitude to the City of Kerrville, Kerrville Fire Department, Kerrville Police Department, Kerr County Sheriff’s Department, Kerrville Parks and Recreation, Kerrville Convention and Visitors Bureau, our wonderful volunteers and sponsors including Peterson Health, H-E-B, GU Energy Labs, Nuun Hydration, Rocket Science Sports, evamor, EIGHT Elite Lite Larger, Bicycle House, Texas Drain Specialist, Jack and Adam’s Bicycles Fredericksburg, Mamacista’s, Hill Country Bicycle Works, Gatorade, and Peak Fitness.
About High Five Events: High Five Events is the parent company of the Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k, Austin International Half, CapTex Triathlon and Kerrville Triathlon Festival. With over 150 years of combined experience, the High Five Events team specializes in organizing large-scale events across diverse venues, solidifying their presence on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in 2019 and 2020.
