Kerrville Triathlon Adds Virtual Distances
Triathletes can participate in virtual Kerrville Triathlon from anywhere in the world
Registration for the 2018 Kerrville Triathlon Festival virtual triathlon opens on Monday, July 9th. The 8th annual Kerrville Triathlon Festival will take place September 28-30, 2018, in Kerrville, Texas. Last year, more than 1400 triathletes competed in eight different events that featured a swim course in Nimitz Lake, bike course through the Texas Hill Country, and run course along the Guadalupe River.
Triathletes who cannot make it to the Texas Hill Country for #SmokinGoodTri can participate virtually! Share on X“2017 was a record year for the Kerrville Triathlon and we’re ecstatic about producing this amazing event in its eighth year,” said Stacy Keese, co-owner of High Five Events. “Word is quickly spreading that this is one of the top triathlons in the state and we’re excited to provide the virtual optio.”
Virtual options
Triathletes who cannot make it to the Texas Hill Country can participate virtually. Participants who select this option can choose from five distances, including:
- Debra Zapata Sprint Distance: 500m swim, 14.5-mile bike, 5K run
- Quarter Distance: 1000m swim, 29-mile bike, 6.4-mile run
- Quarter Distance Aquabike: 1000m swim, 29-mile bike
- Half Distance: 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run
- Half Distance Aquabike: 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike
With the five virtual triathlon options, participants can complete each segment of their chosen event on their own schedule at a location of their choosing. The timeline for completing each virtual option begins on September 29, 2018, and lasts until October 22, 2018. Virtual participants have three weeks to swim, bike, and run their distances. Results must be submitted to the Kerrville Tri website by midnight on October 22nd.
Virtual triathlon registration starts at $40. Participants will receive a bib number, helmet and bike numbers, custom Kerrville Triathlon reusable water bottle, nuun hydration, and the famous Kerrville Triathlon belt buckle finisher medal to show off their accomplishment! Triathletes participating virtually will have the option to purchase a custom-designed race shirt at time of registration. Participants will receive their gear prior to September 29th.
Registration and rules can be found on the race website.
