Transition & Gear Bags
All events at the Kerrville Triathlon Festival will use a two transition area format. T1 (swim to bike) and T2 (bike to run) are in different locations approximately 2 miles apart. Participants will ride their bicycles during the event from T1 after the swim and end up at T2, where they will begin the run.
Only participants are allowed in transition, friends and family (including children) must wait outside of transition.
There will be mechanics just outside of T1 for any last minute needs and with bike pumps for airing up your tires. Once transition closes, you will not be allowed back in, so be sure to arrive early.
After packet pick-up, there is MANDATORY bike check-in and run bag drop. This will require a trip to T1 with your bike and a trip to T2 to drop your run bag. Please see the course maps to visualize the locations of T1 and T2.
Location of Transitions
T1
In the grass behind SouthStar Bank, across the street from Inn of the Hills – 1001 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
T2
Louis Hays Park
202 Thompson Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028
Mandatory Bike and Run Bag check-in is at the following times:
ROOKIE & SPRINT DISTANCE
| Friday 4:00 – 7:30 PM |
Bike Check-In at T1 and Run Bag Check-In at T2. The gear bag must be tied on to the bike rack. Nothing can be sticking out or on the ground. |
| Saturday 5:30 – 6:30 AM |
Packet Pickup (Rookie & Sprint only) and Run Bag Check-In at T2, followed by Bike Check-In at T1 |
It is strongly recommended that you check in your bike and run bag on Friday, if possible.
HALF & QUARTER DISTANCE
| Saturday 1:00 – 5:30 PM |
Bike Check-In at T1 and Run Bag Check-In at T2. The gear bag must be tied on to the bike rack. Nothing can be sticking out or on the ground. |
Saturday Bike and Run Bag Check-In is MANDATORY. There is no check-in on race day.
T1
Body Marking
Each participant must have their race numbers visible on the arm and leg. This can be done with triathlon temporary tattoos provided in your race packet.
Relay teams will get an R written on the left calf.
Racking Your Bike
Transition will have racks assigned to each age group. It is open racking within your age group and your distance. You must be body marked and wearing your athlete wristband before you enter transition.
Morning Bags
After the swim, all of your gear will be safely transported from T1 to T2 by event staff, so that all of your belongings are in T2 after the race. You will drop your Morning Clothes Bag off at the designated location outside of T1. You will leave your bike bag on the ground at your transition spot. Everything must be inside the bag, items that are outside the bag will not be brought to T2 and are at risk of being lost. You can also put anything that you want to access post-race in this bag, such as flip-flops or a change of clothes.
T2
Hanging Your Run Bag
Racks are organized by distance and bib number. You will tie your run bag to the rack, no more than 8 bags per rack. Everything must stay inside the bag and nothing can be left of the ground. Leave even spacing knowing that 8 bikes will need to fit onto the rack when you come in from the bike course.
Reclaiming Your Other Gear Bags
Your bags will be brought to T2 from T1 and organized by your bib number. Gear Bag pick up will be open and is located on the far side of T2. Communicate with the volunteers to reclaim your gear bag, you will need to have your bib number that matches the bags. It is important that you have clearly marked your bags with the number stickers that match your bib.
Bike Check-Out
Bikes will not be allowed out of Transition until the official bike check-out time. An announcement will be made when the transition area is open for bike check out.
While you can get your gear bags at any time, T2 will be closed except to those still taking part in the event. Quarter Distance bikes will be released at 12 PM and Half Distance Bikes at 1:20 PM. Please do not ask if you can retrieve your bike sooner.
You will need to have your wristband on to enter transition and have the matching number to the bike to take it out. Participants will be allowed back into transition after they finish, but bikes may not be removed from the racks. Please be courteous to your fellow participants.
RELAY CORRAL
Relays will have one chip assigned for the group. The team members will meet in the corral next to the relay rack to exchange the timing chip. After the bike portion of the race, the team member will rack their bike and then proceed to the corral to pass the chip to the waiting runner. Team members must wait in the corral and are not allowed to wander transition. Be sure to have an idea of your team mates timing so that you are there when they return. All relay team members receive a finisher medal that can be picked up at the finish line. 2 person relay groups will split the disciplines 2 and 1.
GEAR BAGS
Athletes will receive 3 bags with their packet. These are important to make sure your belongings are where they need to be one race day. Here is how they are used:
- (Blue) Run Gear Bag: This bag should be used to hold all of the items needed for transitioning from the bike to the run. This bag must be checked into T2 on the day prior to the event.
- (Red) Bike Gear Bag: After the swim, all of your swim gear will be transported from T1 to T2, so that all of your belongings are in T2 after the race. Anything you wear during the swim that you will not take with you on the bike must be placed into the Bike Gear Bag after the swim. This typically includes goggle, swim cap, and a wetsuit.
- (Green) Morning Clothes Bag: Any clothes that you wore to the race site that you will not be using during the race must be placed into the Dry Clothes Bag. You must drop off your bag at the designated location outside T1 before swim start.
Check out this quick video to see an example of what to put in each bag.